The Casting Director Workshop with Jesse Griffiths of JESSE GRIFFITHS CASTING – ONLINE via ZOOM

WHEN:
Friday October 23rd  |  9am – 5pm PT OR Saturday October 24th  |  9am – 5pm PT  (Coaching Day)
Sunday October 25th  |  9am – 1pm PT OR Sunday October 25th  |  2pm – 6pm PT (Casting Day)
PARTICIPANTS: Only 16 Seats available! // ALL AGES and LEVELS WELCOME!
FEES: $295 (GST included). Prior payment is required to reserve a seat.
WHERE: ONLINE via ZOOM

CANCELLATION POLICY: Participants will not be able to cancel for this workshop

JESSE GRIFFITHS

Jesse Griffiths is a Toronto-based casting director and the founder of Jesse Griffiths Casting. After more than a decade working as an actor in film, television and theatre, Jesse moved into casting, bringing an actor’s understanding of preparation and performance to his work behind the camera.

His casting credits include North of North, The Queen of My Dreams, I Like Movies, Sharp Corner, You Can Live Forever and Blue’s Clues & You! His earlier associate casting work includes Shazam!, IT Chapter Two, Fargo and Anne with an E.

A recipient of ACTRA Toronto’s Sandi Ross Award, Jesse champions inclusion and diversity in the casting process. He is a member of the Casting Society of America (CSA) and the Casting Directors Society of Canada (CDC).

An experienced educator, Jesse has taught at Canadian universities, colleges and private institutions. He also offers monthly workshops for Toronto’s BIPOC community and mentors actors through the Canadian Film Centre’s Actors Conservatory.

His professional memberships include the Casting Society of America (CSA) and the Casting Directors Society of Canada (CDC). He contributes to advisory committees at Seneca College, George Brown College and Toronto Metropolitan University, and holds board positions with the CDC, Toronto Gay Hockey Association and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.

Jesse has received ACTRA Toronto’s Sandi Ross Award and earned his BFA in Theatre Performance at Toronto Metropolitan University.

During this workshop, actors will have the opportunity to work directly with Jesse, perform a prepared scene, receive personalized feedback and adjustments, and learn from his experience casting film and television..

Jesse Griffiths – IMDb

Petar Gatsby

Originally from sunny Croatia, Petar began his acting journey in Germany before taking his craft across the globe — living and working in Sydney, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand — before ultimately settling in Vancouver, BC.

With a rich and diverse background in performance, Petar has worked extensively as an Actor, Stunt Actor, Stage Actor, TV Presenter, Drama Teacher, Audition Coach, Stage Manager, and Director/Producer. His experience spans both stage and screen, giving him a well-rounded and dynamic approach to storytelling.

Since arriving in Vancouver, he quickly found his place in the city’s bustling film and television industry. Petar was fortunate to land a recurring role on the last standing CW series filmed in Vancouver, portraying Lex Luthor’s henchman Hacksaw Chronik in Superman & Lois. His favorite screen credits include Arrow (CW Network), Upload (Amazon), Turner & Hooch (Disney+), Project Blue Book (History Channel), The Detour (TBS), and The Shannara Chronicles (MTV/Paramount), among others.

This summer, you can catch him on the big screen in the theatrical release of BAU – Artist at War, alongside Once Upon a Time in Hollywood alum Emile Hirsch — and several of his own clients, who also booked roles in the film.

Over the years, Petar has spent thousands of hours working one-on-one with actors and has participated in over 100 casting and director workshops, developing a sharp eye for what works — and books — on camera. His clients have landed roles in everything from high-profile network series (including one starring Owen Wilson) to major commercial campaigns shot locally and internationally.

Through his production company, based at Actorvan, Petar is also creating his own original content. His short films have received international awards, and he’s now gearing up to produce his first feature film, shooting this summer.

Petar continues to grow as both an artist and mentor, dedicated to helping actors develop, connect, and thrive — both in front of the camera and behind it.

Petar Gatsby – IMDb