🔴 Coaching From The BIGGEST Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Writers, Directors & Producers In TV - EVERY WEEK!

1. LIVE Casting Mastermind With TOP TV Comedy Casting Director - Emma Garrett!

Date & Time: Tuesday 9th June 2026 at 2:0PM (UK)

Feature Type: Zoom coaching call

Emma is an award-winning casting director with over 15 years’ experience shaping some of the UK’s most distinctive comedy projects.

Her recent credits include Mackenzie Crook’s BBC comedy smash Small Prophets, Sian Gibson’s hit sitcom The Power Of Parker, and upcoming Michael Socha & Hugh Bonneville comedy Go Away!

With casting offices in both London and Manchester, Emma is passionate about inclusive casting and discovering bold new voices - particularly in the world of comedy.

In this 90-minute, member-only mastermind, we’ll:

• Dive deep into Emma’s casting process for comedy - and how timing, truth and tonal awareness separate great auditions from forgettable ones.
• Break down what genuinely makes a comedy self-tape or in-room audition land - and the common mistakes actors make when “trying to be funny.”
• Explore how actors can position themselves for standout roles in comedy and high-end TV as production ramps up in 2026/ 27.
• Reveal where Emma is actively discovering new talent - and how you can get on her radar the right way.
• Give Act On This members the opportunity to jump on camera for some live 1-2-1 coaching and feedback.

This event will be recorded and made available to all Act On This members who cannot make it LIVE!

2. LIVE Casting Mastermind With TOP TV Casting Director - Catherine Willis!

Date & Time: Thursday 18th June 2026 at 7:30PM (UK)

Feature Type: Zoom coaching call

Catherine is an award-winning casting director with over two decades of experience across high-end drama and comedy.

She spent six years in-house at the BBC, casting flagship drama series including Casualty and Waking The Dead, before founding her own company, CW Casting, in 2006.

Since then, she's shaped some of the UK’s most critically acclaimed projects, including the multi-BAFTA award-winning Alma’s Not Normal, BAFTA-winning BBC comedy Here We Go, BAFTA-nominated Alan Carr series Changing Ends, and Mackenzie Crook’s multi-BAFTA award-winning Detectorists.

In this 90-minute, member-only mastermind, we’ll:

• Break down Catherine’s casting process for major returning and brand-new series - and what makes an actor stand out in competitive, high-volume projects.
• Explore what genuinely makes a self-tape feel castable - not just good - and why subtlety, specificity and trust matter more than ever.
• Unpack how casting directors balance risk, reputation and responsibility when presenting actors to producers and networks.
• Reveal where Catherine is actively spotting and championing new talent - and how you can position yourself properly.
• Give Act On This members the opportunity to jump on camera for live 1-2-1 feedback and real-time industry insight.

This event will be recorded and made available to all Act On This members who cannot make it LIVE!

3. Act On This 'Table Talk' With Ross Grant & Producer Petch!

Date & Time: Tuesday 23rd June 2026 at 10:00AM (UK)

Feature Type: Pre-recorded podcast

Actors - are you ready for 2+ HOURS of #TableTalk?

In this exclusive, member-only podcast, Act On This Founder Ross Grant and Producer Petch sit down to reflect on the biggest lessons, shifts, and opportunities from the last 3 months in the acting industry.

This is a relaxed, honest conversation designed to help actors make sense of where the industry is heading - and how to position themselves positively within it.

In this quarterly Table Talk, we’ll:

• Highlight the patterns and opportunities emerging across the industry right now.
• Share the habits and approaches that are helping actors move forward.
• Reframe common challenges into practical next steps you can take.
• Offer guidance on how to stay motivated, focused, and proactive in the months ahead.

If there’s a topic you’d like us to explore next, post it in the Community Hub and we’ll happily bring it to the table.

4. Showreel Surgery LIVE With TOP Showreel Producer - Chris Stone!

Date & Time: Thursday 2nd July 2026 at 7:30PM (UK)

Feature Type: Zoom coaching call

Want a showreel that lands you auditions on autopilot?

You need to tune in!

In this 2-hour, member-only coaching session, the UK’s #1 showreel producer Chris Stone will be breaking down 5 Act On This members’ showreels and sharing how YOU can make a REEL impact with agents and casting directors this year.

In this session, we’ll:

• Look at what’s working, what’s not, and what needs fixing to get more auditions.
• Show you how to structure your reel so casting directors instantly understand your casting type and value.
• Reveal the most common showreel mistakes that switch casting off fast - and how to avoid them.
• Share practical strategies to make your reel stand out in Spotlight submissions and email outreach.

This event will be recorded and made available to all Act On This members who cannot make it LIVE!

5. LIVE Acting Mastermind With 'Coronation Street' & 'Emmerdale' Director - Dom Stephenson!

Date & Time: Tuesday 7th July 2026 at 7:30PM (UK)

Feature Type: Zoom coaching call

Dominic is a multi-award-winning writer-director from the North of England working at the very centre of UK prime-time television, hand-selected by ITV to direct on flagship serial dramas Coronation Street and Emmerdale after his short films caught the attention of senior network executives.

Since then, Dom has built a reputation as a director who understands pace, pressure and performance - recently directing six episodes of the Emmy-nominated sci-fi series Odd Squad, and writing/directing the BBC-shortlisted audio drama Project Bläckfisk.

In this 90-minute, member-only mastermind, we’ll:

• Break down how actors actually break into Coronation Street and Emmerdale - and the patterns Dom consistently sees in those who land their first episodes.
• Explore exactly what Dom needs from a serial drama self-tape - pace, clarity, instinct and why overcomplicating choices can instantly cost you the job.
• Unpack what makes an actor reliable, directable and re-bookable in the fast-moving world of TV.
• Reveal how to get on Dom’s casting radar - and what genuinely makes him stop, remember and bring you back.
• Give Act On This members the opportunity to jump on camera for live 1-2-1 direction and feedback from someone actively directing episodes right now.

This event will be recorded and made available to all Act On This members who cannot make it LIVE!

How It Feels Inside Act On This!

When the industry's greatest minds become your personal acting career mentors, things start to make sense.

✅ You turn your Spotlight profile from a yearly expense into a profit-generating shop window casting directors actually want to browse.

✅ You stop chasing agents - and learn how to attract the perfect business partner.

✅ You know exactly what your showreel should include - and what to leave out.

✅ Your headshots finally reflect the real you - and sell you confidently.

✅ Auditions start coming in consistently - putting you in a real position to land regular TV roles.

Our Community Hub - The Support System Most Actors Never Get!

Acting careers aren’t built alone - but most actors are left to figure things out by themselves. Inside the Act On This Community Hub, you get ongoing support, real feedback, and accountability, so progress doesn’t stall between auditions.

💥 Ask questions anytime and get real-world answers you can act on.

💥 Get feedback on self-tapes, emails, career decisions and more.

💥 Jump into Rapid-Fire Friday Q&As to unblock yourself fast.

💥 Take part in monthly challenges that drive action, progress, and real rewards.

💥 Stay accountable, focused, and moving forward - even when momentum dips.

Regular Spotlight & Showreel Surgeries - To Ensure You Stand Out!

Many actors have Spotlight profiles & showreels that DO NOT do them justice!

To ensure that you're making the biggest IMPACT possible & landing auditions with your marketing material, we host regular member-only surgeries with Spotlight themselves, along with the BEST showreel producers in the game.

If you implement the tips and strategies shared in these sessions alone, you'll likely see a HUGE uptick in the number of castings you'll receive, along with far more interest from agents and other industry pros too.

Stay Connected Via Our Member-Only iPhone & Android App!

Access all Act On This content & our Community Hub - 24 hours a day, inside our app.

Get push notifications for all of our LIVE coaching calls, replies to your community posts, challenge entries... making it super-easy to keep your finger on the pulse.

The app keeps track of which features you've already watched and you can even join our online networking events at the tap of a button!

*Our app is constantly evolving and more features are being rolled out all the time.

Unavailable ANYWHERE else, the Ultimate Contacts Database is the most comprehensive database of casting director, casting associate, casting assistant & agent contact details ON EARTH!

It's taken us OVER 600 HOURS to collate - and is yours 100% FREE with an Act On This yearly membership.

Updated monthly, this database provides you with the email addresses, IMDb pages, Spotlight pages and social media handles of the BIGGEST names in TV.

We've done ALL the hard work for you - freeing up your time to actually reach out to these people!

*The Ultimate Contacts Database CANNOT be bought separately and is NOT available on a monthly subscription.