Overseas Casting Directors are meeting Actors now!

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“It’s cheaper to bring 100 American people to Ireland” 👀 🇮🇪

Rob Lowe & Adam Scott chat about shooting their projects in Ireland and how quiet L.A. is now.

more and more U.S. TV and Film productions are moving to the uk and Ireland!

actors are now seizing the opportunity of making connections with casting directors & producers there.

don’t be left behind!

don’t pay the $2700 (plus flights and accomModation) for a short in-person meet up!

DO join our exclusive irish & british zoom casting classes, at a fraction of the cost and hassle! (but hurry! places are limited and fill up very quickly!).

MAY 11, 2025

Join our Special 2-week Zoom Class (with Self-Tape Reviews), with Top Irish ☘️ Casting Director Ali Coffey!

Zoom ‘Callback’ Class date: Sunday, May 11 @ 1pm ET / 10am PT.

Deadlines for Self-Tapes Submission: April 29, with feedback by May 6, assigned scenes.

Join us LIVE online for this unique and very special 2-week class with a top irish casting director ☘️

CHECK OUT THE CLASS FORMAT HERE 😎

EUROPEAN CASTING DIRECTORS: Zoom Class & Self Tape Review with Irish Casting Director Ali Coffey!

$188.00

Work with the TALENTED Ali Coffey, one of the BIGGEST Casting Directors in the Industry in Ireland!

Are you looking to EXPAND your opportunities in Ireland and the UK? In this very special 2-week class you will prepare and submit a SELF-TAPE based on an assigned scene. Using her expertise from working on leading international productions and her own casting platform Fishpond.ie, Ali will critique your performance and provide redirection and feedback, which you will incorporate into your live ZOOM AUDITION as a ‘callback’, with her final evaluation and notes. Prepare to come away from this unique class with direct and personalized feedback as well as insider tips on how the Irish and UK industry wants and needs American actors who are prepared to embrace their oversea opportunities.

Ali Coffey is one of Ireland’s most respected casting directors, with over two decades of experience working across film, television, and commercials. Known for her positivity, sharp eye for talent, great jokes told badly and unforgettable red hair, Ali has cast projects for leading production companies—including Universal Pictures, Netflix, AMC+, Starz, BBC and RTÉ and is currently casting several productions in Ireland having just wrapped up with Drop, the latest thriller from acclaimed US production company Blumhouse.

She’s also the founder of Fishpond, Ireland’s first online casting platform (think of an Irish Actors Access! ☘️).

GRAB YOUR SEAT NOW! 😊

This is your EXCLUSIVE opportunity to KNOW directly how the film and TV industry in Ireland is looking for U.S. talent, from one of Ireland’s TOP Casting Directors, while ALSO getting their feedback on your SELF TAPE and CALLBACK performances.

Format of this special 2 week class

This class is designed for 16 actors who will each perform a 2-page (drama) scene, assigned by Ali Coffey. After you submit your Self-Tape and reviewing your Actors Access profile, she will give you redirection and notes. The following week, in the Live Zoom ‘Callback’, Ali generously works with you on your revised scene, giving you final feedback and analysis. Ali’s class will also include a Q&A.

About your instructor — Ali Coffey

To see Ali’s list of credits, visit her IMDb page!

Ali Coffey – Casting Director, CSA CDG IFTA
Ali Coffey is one of Ireland’s most respected casting directors, with over two decades of experience working across film, television, and commercials. Known for her positivity, sharp eye for talent, great jokes told badly and unforgettable red hair, Ali has cast projects for leading production companies—including work for Universal Pictures, Netflix, AMC+, Starz, BBC.

Her casting credits span everything from gritty drama to sharp comedy, with a reputation for uncovering fresh talent and building strong ensembles. She was nominated for an Artios Award by CSA for her work on the casting team of Cocaine Bear. She loves character driven stories & a recent film project King Frankie received nominations for Best Film & Best Leading Actor at the 2025 Irish Film & Television Awards. Ali’s work reflects her deep understanding of storytelling and what makes performances resonate on screen. Her passion drives a tireless and passionate casting team with unwavering integrity.

She’s also the founder of Fishpond, Ireland’s first online casting platform—created in 2008 as a dynamic solution to modernise how actors and casting directors connect. Ali brings a wealth of insight, warmth, and real-world experience to every room she enters, and we're thrilled to have her share her knowledge and expertise with you.

Price of the 2-week course: $188.00

WE HAVE YOUR SEAT HERE! 🤓

ONLINE CLASSES

You MUST have a reliable internet connection in order to have the optimal experience. We cannot credit you if your class experience is affected by internet or technical issues on your end.

You will receive a Zoom link and instructions at least 6 hours before the beginning of class. Please check your spam and promotions folder. If you still do not see the email let us know at hello@hollywoodandheffron.com

Please understand that our workshops and classes are not job interviews or auditions. The presence of an industry guest or expert is neither a guarantee nor a promise of employment or engagement of a contract, and such contact as you may have with a guest or expert in a workshop rarely results in any further contact with that person. This webinar, workshop or class is for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field, engagement of expert services or representation by an agent.

Payment Policy

All sales are final. If you cancel a class at least 48 hours before it starts or before the initial deadline for a self-tape submission, you will receive a credit for the full amount which you can use towards any other workshop. If you cancel after the 48 hour deadline, you will not receive credit unless your spot is filled. Certain workshops/classes may have different policies regarding cancellation, so please check the information provided or contact us with any questions.

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At the conclusion of the class/workshop, the instructor will NOT be given access to your headshot, resume, or any other of your promotional materials.