Most actors wait for someone to give them a shot. The ones who actually book? They manufacture the evidence, have a positive attitude that makes casting inevitable.

I've spent 30 years directing films that win awards. 85 of them, internationally. "More importantly, I know which actors can elevate your work, and I have the relationships to get them in your scene." 

And I've learned something most actors never figure out:

You don't need permission to build a career. You need a strategy—and the right productions behind it.

This is for actors who are talented but stuck—and ready to manufacture the proof that makes casting directors remember you. Whether you're fresh out of drama school, returning after time away, or breaking through a booking drought, this is your evidence.

Here's what casting directors see when they look at your profile: 

your headshots

your IMDb credits, 

your reel footage, 

and how you're positioned in the industry. ie your agent and credits

Talent and training matter—but without proof, you're invisible.

Most newcomers to the industry rank in the millions on IMDb. Working professionals rank under 200,000.

Here's what most actors don't know: when you work opposite an actor ranked under 200,000, your own ranking accelerates exponentially.

One of my actors, Nekoda Garrett, went from 1 million to 193,000 in two years. She's now booking roles that didn't even put her in the room before. Here she is in our film The Bribe: https://youtu.be/-37yEwJ3MIE           

That's not luck. That's strategic positioning.

And it's exactly what I'm offering you.

"Picture this: you're on set, opposite an actor whose work you've admired and  maybe even studied. The camera rolls. This is your scene. Your moment. Your IMDb credit."

Here's what that means:

✓ You're the lead. Not a supporting role. Not sharing the spotlight. This is your film.
✓ Your scene partner is a professional actor with an IMDb ranking under 200,000. This isn't just good footage—it's a credit that moves your career forward.
✓ It's a registered IMDb credit,  only short films can be registered not showreel clips. Which means every casting director, agent, and producer who looks you up sees it. It can be cut into your reel as well.
✓ Award-winning production quality. 36 films produced. 85 international awards. I know what makes casting directors take notice.

Most agents won't let their high-profile clients participate in showreel scenes. But they actively encourage short film work—which is why we can access actors who elevate your positioning.

This isn't for actors who are "exploring options." It's for actors who are talented but invisible—and ready to manufacture the proof that makes casting directors remember you.

You might be:

→ Fresh out of drama school and ready to leapfrog your peers
→ Returning to acting after raising a family or recovering from illness
→ A working actor stuck in a booking drought, hungry to break into higher-calibre roles
→ Serious about compressing what normally takes 3-5 years into a single strategic production.

If you're talented but invisible, this makes you undeniable."

If that's you, keep reading.

This isn't just a shoot day. It's career architecture.

• In-depth career strategy session (positioning, audition technique, next moves)
• Script discussion with our award-winning writers
• Exclusive 4-5 minute scene written to showcase your emotional range
• One-hour rehearsal via Zoom with an experienced director and drama coach

• Act opposite a professional actor (IMDb rank under 200,000)
• A-class location (we travel to you and hire local crew)
• Professional crew and equipment
• Gourmet lunch of your choice
• Full hospitality throughout

• Professional editing and colour grading
• IMDb registration as a short film credit
• Polished showreel footage with what you have and added this scene in - showcasing your best work
• Festival submissions to 6 international film festivals

Every credit moves your IMDb ranking. Every ranking increase changes who sees you—and how.

The Deluxe Short Film (4-5 minutes film): 2 days
Contemporary:
Period: (includes costume hire and styling)

The Premium Short Film (15 minutes): 4 days
Contemporary:
Period: (includes costume hire, wigs if needed and styling)

 1 zoom call to decide on your strengths and write a script to make you shine. (1 week before) 1 day (4 hours), to go over your mindset, strategies, audition tapes that did not follow through to book, and give valuable suggestions to improve your future chances. 

You as the lead in the script. One or two profile actors in supporting roles, depending on the package. Maximum impact for agents and casting directors.

(Inside M25 no travel charges, other areas: +£500 for travel and accommodation)

An example of this is Hannah Rae (imdb rating under 60,000 was in my film Crushed as a newcomer, was spotted and offered a role in Broadchurch as David Tenants daughter. Her career continued to grow from there) Crushed: 

           https://youtu.be/kONJamRRA7g           

When an agent or casting director pulls up your IMDb page and sees you've worked opposite actors they recognize, in a film that's been submitted to festivals, with production quality that signals you're a serious consideration -  You're a prospect.

That's what happens when you stop waiting for someone to discover you—and start creating the evidence that makes discovery inevitable.

If you're ready to create the proof that repositions you professionally, email me at [luminocasting@hotmail.com] with "FILM" in the subject line.

Tell me:
→ Where you're at in your career
→ What you're trying to break into
→ Why now

Add your telephone number in the email.

I'll let you know if this is the right move for you right now.

This is exclusive, professional, and designed with your success in mind. We start in January, 2026 spaces are limited to 10.

 Just you, at your best, on screen.