INTERNATIONAL CASTING DIRECTOR CARLA HOOL | 4 WEEK AUDITION TECHNIQUE ONLINE INTENSIVE
INTERNATIONAL CASTING DIRECTOR CARLA HOOL | 4 WEEK AUDITION TECHNIQUE ONLINE INTENSIVE
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WORKSHOP FORMAT
6, 13, 20, 27 October | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 4 occurrences | This is a one time fee and is inclusive for all the sessions in this course.
This 4 week course covers the nuts and bolts of screen-acting auditions. Each week Carla will send you a different genre scene to prepare testing your versatility as an actor. Sides will be sent out for you to prepare 4/5 days prior to the session. Below is week by week breakdown of how the course will play out...!
WEEK ONE: SELF TAPES FOR TV
- Having looked at your online CV, Carla will send out a selection of scenes for you to choose one from regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. You will then be asked to submit a self-tape of this scene before the workshop.
WEEK TWO: SELF TAPES FOR FILM
- Having looked at your online CV, Carla will send out a selection of scenes for you to choose one from regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. You will then be asked to submit a self-tape of this scene before the workshop.
WEEK THREE: LIVE READINGS
- Live reads workshop. This will be a live audition technique workshop where you will read live with a reader.
WEEK FOUR: CHEMISTRY READS
- Chemistry reads workshop. This will be a live audition technique workshop where you will read live with a reader in pre-assigned pairs.
{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.
CARLA HOOL'S BIO
Carla Hool is an internationally acclaimed Casting Director and Producer with over two decades of experience casting award-winning film and television productions across the United States and Latin America.
One of the industry's most respected casting directors, Carla's recent work includes The Chosen, Jurassic World Rebirth (Additional Casting), Emilia Pérez, Flamin' Hot, A Million Miles Away, Women in Blue, Selena: The Series, and Narcos. Her extensive film credits also include Pixar's Academy Award-winning Coco, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Additional Casting), Apocalypto, Man on Fire, and Sin Nombre.
A two-time Artios Award winner, Carla has received eight Artios Award nominations throughout her career, winning for Coco and Emilia Pérez. She has also been honoured with NALIP's Industry Pioneer Award (2019) and the Heller Award for Feature Casting Director of the Year (2022), recognising her outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry.
Alongside her casting career, Carla has expanded into producing projects that champion underrepresented voices and culturally authentic storytelling. Her extensive international network and cross-cultural expertise have established her as one of the industry's leading advocates for diverse, authentic and multidimensional casting.
With a career dedicated to discovering exceptional talent and bringing award-winning stories to the screen, Carla continues to shape the global entertainment industry while creating opportunities for actors across international markets.
Please note that all enquiries regarding this workshop should be directed to the RAIS office. Please do not contact the workshop leader directly.