Two decades of the industry, in the room.
Two decades of the industry, in the room.
Talks, sessions and industry Q&As for drama schools, universities, institutions and organisations. I provide a working agent’s view of how the entertainment industry actually assesses, positions and develops creative careers.
Most students leave training knowing how to act and very little about how the industry decides. That gap costs careers. I talk about what happens on the other side of the desk: how submissions are read, how casting decisions are really made, and what separates the actors who build careers from the ones who don’t.
FORMATS
The Talk — 60 minutes, followed by open Q&A. A working agent’s view of how the industry assesses and develops talent. Suitable for a graduating year, a full cohort or an industry evening.
The Masterclass — Half a day. The talk, plus practical work: profiles, materials and self-presentation examined directly with the group, with honest feedback in the room.
The Industry Q&A — 45–60 minutes, entirely questions. Students set the agenda; nothing is off limits. Often the session people remember.
TYPICAL SUBJECTS
- How actors are assessed, and what registers in the first ten seconds
- What representation really involves, and how agents choose clients
- How to approach an agent, from someone who reads the submissions
- Careers at the intersection of talent, material and timing
- The practical realities of a changing industry: streaming, self-tapes and what it means for the next generation
- Why you should never pay for representation, and how to recognise bad practice