CASTING WORKSHOP: 5 DAYS OF IMMERSION IN THE WORLD OF CASTING AND ACTING IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA

Anotherlight is offering a new edition of its Casting Workshop, organized for the first time in partnership with the Liège International Comedy Film Festival (FIFCL).

From November 10 to 14, 2026, about 40 French-speaking actors will gather in Liège for five intensive days devoted to casting and acting in front of the camera, right in the heart of the festival’s excitement.

Under the guidance of casting directors, filmmakers, and film industry professionals, participants will explore the various stages and realities of the casting process through hands-on exercises, scene and script work, on-camera casting simulations, self-tapes, and meetings with industry professionals.

Speakers

The workshop will bring together several renowned professionals from the audiovisual sector:

Manon Le Bozec – Casting Director

Nobody’s Son, Le Panache, Petites Mains, Nothing to Lose, The Best, Oh No! 2!

Meriem Amari – Casting Director

Marsupilami, Fallen from the Sky, N121 Night Bus, Like the Rich, Alibi.com 2, Superhero Against His Will

Élise Vogel – Casting Director

TV series: Hippocrates, Betty, Ensemble, Fiasco; movies: The Wedding Parade, Les Misérables

Mathilde Saubole – Intimacy Coordinator and Acting Coach

Not in the Lineup, Approved (Seasons 1, 2, and 3), Good Heavens!, The Cage, Josephine Baker

Léa Lando – Director and Comedian

Super Dad; show: *I’m Not What I Used to Be*; next feature film announced for spring 2026.

Emmanuel Thomas – Casting Director

Roxie in the Middle, The Gendarmes, Compostela, Rays and Shadows, Let’s Love Each Other While We’re Alive, Anatomy of a Fall

On the agenda

For 5 days, participants will benefit from practical and personalized support covering the different facets of the profession:

Work on Scenes and Audition Scripts
Improvisation exercises
On-camera audition simulations
Work on intimacy with a specialized coach
Personalized advice and feedback, both in groups and one-on-one
Preparation and production of self-tapes
Participation in a professional masterclass on casting on November 11
Immersion in the festival’s professional environment
Meetings, discussions, and networking

A professional master class open to everyone

On Wednesday, November 11, at 6 p.m., as part of the FIFCL’s Professional Meetings, Anotherlight is hosting a special evening dedicated to the behind-the-scenes world of casting, featuring casting directors and industry professionals.

How does a casting process work today? What are the challenges facing French productions today? What role do self-tapes, remote auditions, and international streaming platforms play? How are issues of diversity, artificial intelligence in talent scouting and selection, and the coordination of privacy transforming practices on film sets?

Far from a lecture or a set of ready-made formulas, this event is intended above all to be a space for open discussion. It’s an opportunity to ask questions, gain a better understanding of the selection process, discover what goes on behind the scenes at an audition, and explore the realities of the profession from the other side of the camera.

The event is open to everyone: professional actors, those in training, or anyone simply curious about the craft. It will conclude with a casual get-together over drinks, providing an opportunity for direct conversation with the speakers.

Who is this workshop for?

Whether you’re a recent graduate, an aspiring actor, or an experienced professional, this workshop is for anyone who wants to deepen their craft, build confidence in front of the camera, and gain a better understanding of the realities of the profession.

Registration

Practical Information – Casting Masterclass

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by a social gathering
Location: Liège Convention Center, professional area
Cost: €10 per person

Participants in the Casting Workshop organized by Anotherlight are automatically guaranteed a spot in this masterclass.

Applications and registrations

Applications are reviewed on a selection basis. Texts and work scenes will be sent to selected participants before the workshop to allow them to prepare for their participation in the best possible conditions.