An intimate fireside with one of Toronto's leading casting directors, on the craft of choosing talent, and what it teaches the rest of us who choose people for a living.
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. She started as an actress, then fell for casting and never looked back, and that history is exactly what makes her read of a room so sharp. She knows what it costs to walk in and be judged in sixty seconds, and she knows precisely what she's looking for when someone does. Expect quick wit, strong opinions, and the kind of stories you only get from someone who has chosen the faces you already know by heart.
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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