November 2012 Photos

Screen Test/Audition Process Masterclass 3 & 4 November, 2012

Casting director Kari Harris: Q&A Session

Kari Harris instructing students prior to the Practical course component

Kari with some of the masterclass students

Students receiving last minute instructions before an on-camera audition

Observing and assessing the audition

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