AACTA Young Stars: National Youth Casting Call. 

ATTENTION YOUNG ASPIRING ACTORS!
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA), in collaboration with Casting Networks® and the Casting Guild of Australia (CGA), today proudly announced a groundbreaking national, youth casting initiative to uncover the next wave of Australia’s brightest acting talent with the AACTA Young Stars: National Youth Casting Call. 

AACTA Young Stars aims to identify exceptional, diverse, bright, young screen talent across Australia and provide tangible opportunities to help them realise their dream. Australian residents aged between 13 and 18 years are invited to submit a video showcasing their performance talent for their chance to get in front of some of Australia’s leading Casting Directors.
 
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Submissions close 5pm AEDT Monday 6 November 2023. 
 
The finalists will be invited to the new home of the prestigious AACTA Awards, the Gold Coast, where they will have the chance to join workshops and receive mentorship from Australia’s top Casting Directors. 
ONE OVERALL WINNER WILL RECEIVE
  • A $10,000 Flight Centre voucher
  • $2,500 cash in travel support to fly to the United States
  • The chance to meet with a renowned International Casting Director
  • One year access to The Studio by Casting Networks in Sydney
  • Networking opportunities with key industry practitioners
  • Access to a week-long workshop at Howard Fine Acting Studio in Los Angeles.
  • The chance to meet with both Australian-based Casting Directors and Agents
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JUDGING PANEL

Finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of an esteemed panel of judges which includes top international Casting Directors:

  • Thea McLeod (Neighbours, Better Man, Measure For Measure, Pawno);
  • Anousha Zarkesh (The New Boy, Mystery Road, Total Control, Preppers);
  • Nikki Barrett (Elvis, Mad Max: Fury Road, Talk to Me, The Power of the Dog, The Babadook);
  • Liz Mullane (Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, King Kong, Mortal Engines), and;
  • AACTA Award winning actors Claudia Karvan and Mark Coles Smith. 
CLAUDIA KARVAN

"I am excited to be a part of a casting ambition that champions the dreams and aspirations of young talent. It's imperative to empower and support the next generation of artists in the entertainment industry. Through AACTA Young Stars, we're not only discovering burgeoning talent but also nurturing their potential."

MARK COLES SMITH

"I feel incredibly privileged to contribute to a casting initiative that opens doors and provides opportunities for young, diverse talent, particularly those who may not have previously had access to the incredible tools on offer.” 
 
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Event Date 06/11/2023
Event End Date 06/11/2023
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