Tutors: Mel Walden

Date: Thursday, April 15th, 2021

Duration: 10.00 - 12.00

Venue: Online

Cost: €75

Course Profile:

Mel Walden has 20 years’ TV production experience working across most genres and with specialist experience in factual entertainment. Mel will deliver an interactive virtual class focused on inclusive casting for TV non-fiction.

Areas covered include:

• Introduction
• Why is inclusive casting important?
• Creating an effective strategy
• Tips to feel more confident
• Use of language
• Where to look for diversity
• Working as a remote team

Participant Profile:

This online casting sessions is aimed at those involved in casting TV non-fiction who wish to gain an understanding of inclusive casting.

Screen Skills Ireland courses are open to all regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or disability.

Application Procedure:

Please apply online by 12pm on Tuesday 6 April 2021, attaching a current CV with your application.