Manchester Casting Director SARAH LEUNG - 'In Person' TV/Film Workshop - 13th June - 10.00am - 1.00pm - £40 (Members £36)

SARAH LEUNG - Casting Director

Sarah was born in Manchester, coming from a mixed British/Chinese background, making her one of the only casting directors in the UK with Chinese heritage. She started her career in film as assistant to producer Larry Franco on "Batman Begins". Later asked to return on post-production as assistant to Emma Thomas (wife of director Christopher Nolan). From here, Sarah moved into casting, assisting in Film (Warner Bros, Universal) TV (BBC, ITV, C4), Theatre, West End, London.

Most recently Casting Director on the film ‘Past Life’ with Emile Hirsch, John Hannah, Suzy Eddie Izzard. ‘Trueman and the Arsonists’ a play by Simon Stephens (Roundhouse London), ‘Zayla’ by Courteney Tan, East/SKY. ‘Too Good To Be True’ by Asia Mackay, East/SKY. ‘Unfortunate’ Dir Robyn Grant (six nominations, Off West End awards, 2023) ‘To Wong Foo’ Dir Douglas Carter Beane (What’s On Stage Awards, Best Regional show, nominee 2024). George Takei’s ‘Allegiance’ Dir Tara Overfield Wilkinson (What’s On Stage Awards, Best Off West End show nominee 2024. ‘Cable Street’, a new musical, Dir Adam Lenson, Southwark Playhouse, London. New musical workshop ‘Level Up’ Dir by Adam Meggido. Sarah is about to start casting on 2 films which will be shooting late spring/summer 2024 in the UK. 

Sarah is a full member of BAFTA and also the CDG (Casting Director's Guild).

Workshop Details:

Sarah leads a TV/Film Workshop. Participants will be sent sides to work on with Sarah, which will be taped and sent via email after the workshop. Sarah will then lead a discussion and Q&A with the participants, sharing her knowledge and inspiration.