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Courtney Hammond

Courtney Hammond

London

Summary

Driven professional with a strong foundation in interpersonal communication, teamwork, and adaptability. Proficient in using software tools such as Castit, Ecocast, Casting Networks and Director's Share to enhance productivity.

Skilled in time management and collaboration, with extensive experience using platforms such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft Office, and Zoom. Committed to continuous professional and personal development and contributing to team success through effective communication and problem-solving.

Offering strong organisational skills and keen eye for talent. Knowledgeable about coordinating schedules, running and organising in person and virtual casting sessions, as well as managing administrative tasks with ease.

I have nearly three years of experience working in TV/ Film, as well as a background in the performing arts. I am a probationary member of The Casting Director's Guild.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Casting Assistant

Rachel Freck Casting
01.2025 - Current

I am currently working with Rachel as part of a two-person team on a new TV series for the BBC, produced by Expectation TV, called TWENTY TWENTY SIX. Hugh Bonneville will reprise his role of former Head of Deliverance of the London 2012 Olympics, and Head of Values at the BBC (BAFTA award-winning TWENTY TWELVE and W1A) as Ian Fletcher. Written and to be directed by John Morton, produced by Paul Schlesinger.

Casting Assistant

Theo Park Casting
06.2022 - 12.2024

I have worked with Theo on and off for two years on a vast range of projects. Typical responsibilities included:

- Running in person casting sessions with actors and editing/ uploading footage.

- Running online zoom casting sessions, issuing links and recording sessions.

- Issuing breakdowns on Spotlight and selecting suitable actors to tape/ audition.

- Requesting tapes and organising in person casting sessions.

- Setting up and running 'generals' with actors.

- Completing script breakdowns, pulling and marking up audition sides.

- Attending graduate showcases and industry performances regularly.

- Contacting agents for actors' availabilities.

- Prepping CD for meetings with intel and research.

- Cutting and sourcing material/ clips to share with creative teams.

Casting Assistant (Holiday Cover)

Syson Casting
09.2024 - 09.2024

I did a couple of weeks work for Syson Casting in September, providing holiday cover for different projects.

Casting Assistant

Kate Dowd Casting
05.2024 - 08.2024

I worked on a children's actor search for a Disney feature film with Kate, to be directed by Marc Forster.

Casting Assistant

Lauren Evans Casting
04.2024 - 05.2024

I worked with Lauren for around a month, predominantly helping with research for a Scottish Indie film based on the life of John Davidson (MBE).

Casting Assistant

Nanw Rowlands Casting
07.2023 - 10.2023

I worked as a two part team with Nanw for a couple of months, assisting her with the casting of a British Indian rom-com for Amazon Prime with 42MP titled 'Picture This'.

Casting Assistant

Kharmel Cochrane
11.2022 - 12.2022

I worked for Kharmel on a short term ad-hoc basis. This was general assistance within the team including generating role lists, requesting and watching tapes and completing script breakdowns.

Education

GCSEs - Musical Theatre

The BRIT School
/2012 - /2014

A-Levels - Musical Theatre & Media Studies

ArtsEd
London
09.2014 - 06/2016

Certificate of Higher Education - Musical Theatre

The Urdang Academy
09/2016 - 05/2019

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Collaboration

(Software)

  • Castit
  • Ecocast
  • Director's Share
  • Casting Networks
  • Google Drive
  • Microsoft Office
  • Quicktime Player
  • Dropbox
  • Spotlight
  • Zoom
  • Qwire
  • iMovie

Timeline

Casting Assistant

Rachel Freck Casting
01.2025 - Current

Casting Assistant (Holiday Cover)

Syson Casting
09.2024 - 09.2024

Casting Assistant

Kate Dowd Casting
05.2024 - 08.2024

Casting Assistant

Lauren Evans Casting
04.2024 - 05.2024

Casting Assistant

Nanw Rowlands Casting
07.2023 - 10.2023

Casting Assistant

Kharmel Cochrane
11.2022 - 12.2022

Casting Assistant

Theo Park Casting
06.2022 - 12.2024

A-Levels - Musical Theatre & Media Studies

ArtsEd
09.2014 - 06/2016

GCSEs - Musical Theatre

The BRIT School
/2012 - /2014

Certificate of Higher Education - Musical Theatre

The Urdang Academy
09/2016 - 05/2019
Courtney Hammond