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Gemma Sykes - Cold Reading & Commercials

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Gemma Sykes - Cold Reading & Commercials

Saturday 13th September - Jerwood Space, London, SE1
14:30 - 17:30


Gemma Sykes is a highly experienced London-based casting director with a career spanning 22 years in TV, Film and Commercial casting. Her recent credits include Choose or Die(Netflix) Last Train to Christmas(Sky), The Enfield Poltergeist(Apple TV) and indie features Shepherd, Archive, and 23 Walks. Her earlier career highlights include casting associate credits on Devs, the Jason Bourne films, Captain Phillips, and Downton Abbey.

Gemma brings a sharp eye for talent and a collaborative, actor-focused approach to her casting. After five years away from leading workshops, Gemma returns to the room for this special series, offering rare, first-hand insight into the realities of casting for film, TV and commercials.

No prep, no pressure, just instinct, energy and a ticking clock. In this fast-paced, practical session, actors will tackle cold reads under audition conditions. Gemma will guide you through how to approach sight-reading with confidence, make strong initial choices, and stay flexible when adjustments come mid-scene.

The session will also explore commercial castings, which rely on the same cold reading skills but requires slightly different execution - where tone, timing and presence matter just as much as delivery. You’ll get up on your feet with real commercial scripts and scenarios, learning how to bring clarity, charisma and professionalism to the room (and tape) when you’ve only got seconds to make an impression.

Book Gemma's Double Intensive Workshop at the same time and get 15% off this session using code: GEMMA15

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TERMS & CONDITIONS
Workshops with Casting Directors are educational and should never be considered a job interview or audition. Attending workshops is not a way to obtain employment as an actor. The presence of a Casting Director is neither a guarantee nor a promise of employment. Contact with a Casting Director at a workshop rarely results in any further contact with that Casting Director or any company affiliated with that Casting Director. Please note that by attending a workshop you also grant us permission to use any feedback we receive from you afterwards as a testimonial on our social media channels. Please see our cancellation policy below for details about refunds and credit note usage.


CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
We are happy to offer full refunds on all standard 3hr workshops, provided we are given a full working 72hrs notice.
If only 24-72 hours notice is supplied a credit note will be issued, valid for 6 months and redeemable once.
A credit note or refund will not be issued for cancellations made inside 24hrs.

In the event we are forced to cancel a workshop, please note we cannot be held liable for any costs you might have incurred (travel/accomodation etc.)