What can a casting director and three technology executives teach each other about choosing people?
One chooses talent for the screen, recently on Frankenstein and The Handmaid's Tale. Three choose talent to build and lead teams. For one night during TIFF, we're bringing them together for a candid conversation about instinct, chemistry, potential, and what makes someone right for the role.
Every day, you read a room, weigh chemistry against a résumé, and bet on someone's potential. Casting directors do exactly that, except the whole world sees the result. For one evening during TIFF, we're bringing in a master of the craft to share the trade secrets behind choosing talent: how they spot it, test it, and know when the fit is right.
Kelly has sat on both sides of the audition table. First as an actor, then in the room where it gets decided who walks out with the part. That history is exactly what makes their read of a room so sharp. Expect quick wit, strong opinions, and the kind of stories you only get from someone who reads people for a living.
A few of the names from projects they've worked on.
The room is intimate and curated, so spots are limited. We'd love to save you one and see you there.
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