Exclusive Online Q&A with LA Casting & Production Assistant Victoria Mantler
Saturday 31 May 10:30am-11.30am AEST
Online through Zoom (Live from LA)
Free for HFAS students and alumni
Get an insider’s perspective on U.S. casting from someone working at the heart of the LA industry.
In this special online session, casting and production assistant Victoria Mantler will join us live from Los Angeles to discuss the casting process, what helps actors stand out, and how Australian actors can best position themselves for work in the U.S.
Victoria will share her hands-on experience working on projects for Netflix, Hulu, Showtime, Universal and more, plus her insights from both sides of the casting table as an actor and industry professional.
Key topics will include:
Materials (resumes, headshots, times we've looked at social media)
Inside the casting office (hierarchy, how we go about casting, what we can see on Actors Access/casting sites)
Reasons why you might not get the role that has nothing to do with you
Production - what does an average PA's job look like? What does their career path look like?
Current state of LA
Best tips for film networking
There will be time for audience questions, so come prepared and feel free to ask the things you've always wanted to know but never had the chance to ask.
Exclusively for current students and alumni of Howard Fine Acting Studio.
Registrations essential.
About Victoria Mantler
Victoria is an actor with casting and production experience on projects for Netflix, Hulu, Showtime, Universal, and more. She has worked with offices such as Aufiero/Horn Casting, supporting productions including Sidelined: The QB and Me and Leo, and has assisted production teams on projects such as Us and 13 Reasons Why. She is currently wrapping up her role as assistant producer for The Hunchback of Notre Dame with Stanford University’s Light Opera Company. A proud (virtual) alum of Howard Fine Acting Studio Australia, Victoria is excited to return and share her hands-on experience in casting and production and how it has shaped her approach to acting and networking in the industry.