TOP CASTING DIRECTORS (UK)

Kate Ringsell was born on 11 November 1979 in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, UK. She is a casting director, known for The Flash (2023), Edge of Tomorrow (2014) and Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021).

Jina is an Emmy Award Nominee, a CDG and CSA member with an extensive list of credits and she is very involved in the educational side of casting as the co-creator of the first casting course of its kind with the National Film and Television School in London.

Ali Fearnley is known for Kill List (2011), The Wrong Door (2008) and Let's Roll (2019).

Kelly Valentine Hendry is known for Broadchurch (2013), Rivals (2024) and Bridgerton (2020).

Fiona Weir was born in the UK. She is known for Ammonite (2020), Judy (2019) and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016). She is married to John Crowley. They have one child.

Olivia Scott-Webb is known for The Queen's Gambit (2020), Fleabag (2016) and The Souvenir (2019).

Gail Stevens is known for 28 Years Later (2025), Yesterday (2019) and Slumdog Millionaire (2008).

Des Hamilton was born on 8 July 1965 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He is a casting director and actor, known for Irma Vep (2022), The King (2019) and High Life (2018).

Reg Poerscout-Edgerton is known for Sherlock Holmes (2009), Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and Rocketman (2019).

Lucinda Syson is known for Wonder Woman (2017), Batman Begins (2005) and Children of Men (2006).

Kate Sprance is known for The Queen's Gambit (2020), Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) and Bad Education (2019).

Amy Hubbard was born on 4 June 1972 in London, England, UK. She is a casting director, known for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).

Nina Gold is known for Conclave (2024), Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019) and Attack the Block (2011).

Lesley Beastall is known for Summer in the Shade (2020), Too Much Too Young (2007) and If I'm Spared (2007).

Aisha Bywaters is known for We Are Lady Parts (2021), The Last Tree (2019) and County Lines (2019).

Belinda Norcliffe is known for Guardian Angel, The Dark Mile (2017) and Dying Brave.

Carla Hool is known for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), Narcos (2015) and Emilia Pérez (2024).

Casting for over 15 years, Carolyn is a freelance Casting Director, who specialises in Film and TV / Streaming content. She has worked with directors including: Paul Schrader, Stephen Herek, Michael Caton-Jones, Roland Joffé and Sofia Coppola, on projects for: Netflix, BBC, Disney, Warner Bros, Hallmark, SyFy/NBC Universal and Paramount Global.

She is a BAFTA, CDG and CSA member and is the winner of a BIFA Best Casting Award 2021, a BAFTA Film Best Casting Nominee 2022 and she is the recipient of the Casting Directors Guild Best Casting in an Independent Film Award 2023.

A freelance casting director, Catherine's career started in theatre and then went on to include 6 years in-house at the BBC casting drama series and serials such as Casualty and Waking the Dead.

Since setting up her own company 'CW Casting' in 2006, Catherine has worked with emerging and established directors, specialising in new series for drama, comedy and a strong line in critically acclaimed drama-documentaries.

Colin Jones is known for Love at First Sight (2023), Love & Friendship (2016) and The Great (2020).

Daniel Hubbard was born on 13 June 1975 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK. He is a casting director and producer, known for Captain Phillips (2013), King Kong (2005) and United 93 (2006).

Worked as an actor for over 25 years in Film, TV & Theatre (under the name Danny Edwards) before moving into casting in 2005 working for a cross section of screen Casting Directors . He now casts independently working primarily in Television Drama and independent Film. He is a Member of The Casting Directors Guild of Great Britain.

Elaine Grainger is known for Inception (2010), Criminal (2016) and Batman Begins (2005).

Ilenka Jelowicki is known for Shakespeare in Love (1998), Closer (2004) and The Other Boleyn Girl (2008).

Kharmel began her journey as a Casting Director with the critically acclaimed Daniel Wolfe music video Time to Dance, featuring Jake Gyllenhaal and Callum Turner. Her early success was quickly followed by celebrated films such as Lilting (2014) and the BAFTA-winning short film Home (2016).

Over the past 14 years, Kharmel has established herself as a dynamic force in casting, renowned for championing fresh, diverse talent. Her impressive portfolio includes groundbreaking projects such as The Witch (2015), The End of the F**king World (2017), The Lighthouse (2019), Saint Maud (2019), and The Northman (2022).

Now one of the most sought-after names in casting, Kharmel seamlessly navigates between independent gems and major blockbusters. Recent highlights include John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023), Rye Lane (2023), Bob Marley: One Love (2024), Emerald Fennell's Saltburn (2023), and A Quiet Place: Day One (2024).

This year alone, she has collaborated with renowned filmmakers such as Alejandro González Iñárritu, Romain Gavras, Kristoffer Borgli, Edgar Wright, and Chris Columbus. Cementing her status as one of Britain's most innovative and influential Casting Directors, Kharmel continues to shape the future of film with her exceptional vision and expertise.