In Conversation with Casting Director Kirsty McGregor

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  Kirsty McGregor

  Kirsty McGregor’s journey from performer to an influential casting director working across Australia and internationally has had a significant impact on film and television. She is the recipient of three AACTA Awards and seventeen Casting Guild of Australia Awards, and has also received three nominations from the Casting Society of Americas well as an Emmy nomination.A long-time advocate for the craft of casting, Kirsty has been a leading voice within the Casting Guild of Australia, championing the recognition of casting as a key creative department. Her work has helped shape some of the most acclaimed Australian productions of recent years, including Lion, Animal Kingdom, Babyteeth, Colin from Accounts, Top Of The Lake, The Twelve, Apple Cider Vinegar and Bump.As a former actor, she has always supported creative audition environments, but has also embraced the industry’s shift toward digital casting in recent years. She has adapted her process to maintain trust and creative collaboration while using new technologies to connect with actors and representatives across borders. Her work continues to shape and elevate talent both in Australia and internationally.Kirsty is a proud member of the Casting Guild of Australia, the Casting Society of America and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.