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Kirsty Kinnear is a London-based Casting Director specialising in film and television. She is a member of the Casting Director’s Guild and BAFTA. Kirsty studied Drama & Theatre Arts at Birmingham University. She briefly considered joining the family profession before realising her true passion lay behind the scenes. As a junior agent at the boutique UK agency, Gordon & French, she found herself working daily with many of the UK’s top Casting Directors and soon decided to make the transition in to casting. Beginning as an Associate to Kate Dowd, she then spent over a decade as Associate and later partner to the legendary Susie Figgis. Kirsty Kinnear Casting has developed a reputation for discovering new talent (particularly kids), attaching A-list actors to projects and providing creative casting support for a diverse range of productions. Kirsty and her team love a challenging brief, thrive on the investigative process and seek to work closely with directors to bring a writer’s work to life.

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Acting

Young Female Actor Wanted for Lead Role in Feature Film

Job Description
A major feature film is casting a young female actor for a powerful lead role in an upcoming coming-of-age story. The production is seeking a 13–14-year-old girl (or younger talent who looks 12) with a natural screen presence and emotional depth. This is a paid opportunity and no previous professional acting experience is required, making it an excellent chance for emerging young talent.

The story is deeply imaginative and emotionally rich, exploring sensitive themes with moments of psychological intensity. The lead character is observant, emotionally intelligent, and quietly strong, requiring a performance that feels authentic, grounded, and instinctive.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the lead character in a feature-length film

  • Deliver a natural, emotionally truthful on-camera performance

  • Take direction and collaborate closely with the director and cast

  • Participate in rehearsals and filming with professionalism

  • Engage thoughtfully with emotionally complex material

Requirements

  • Female actors aged 13–14, or younger talent who convincingly looks 12

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Strong emotional awareness and listening skills

  • Comfortable performing subtle, character-driven scenes

  • No prior professional acting experience required

  • Must apply with the support of a parent or legal guardian

Compensation

  • Paid lead acting role

  • Feature film credit

  • Opportunity to work with an experienced creative team

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Kirsty Kinnear

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