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You are invited to a Zoom webinar!

When: May 19, 2025 06:00 PM London

Topic: Spotlight Success Sessions: The Art of self-taping with Manuel Puro

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:

https://spotlight.zoom.us/j/86241226325

Struggling with self-tapes? Wondering what casting directors really want to see?

In this session, you’ll learn:

What casting directors are actually looking for (and what turns them off)

How to deliver compelling, authentic performances that pop on-screen

The essential tech setup—without spending a fortune

How AI tools are quietly reshaping the audition process—and how you can use them to your advantagReal-world tips, examples, and insights from inside the industry

Whether you’re brand new to self-taping or want to take your tapes to the next level, this webinar will give you the tools, techniques, and confidence to hit “record” with purpose.

About the Facilitator:

Manuel Puro has over 25 years casting experience working across feature films, television, computer games, music videos, commercials and shorts.Projects include MOON and MUTE directed by Duncan Jones, Oscar and BAFTA nominated SHAUN THE SHEEP: FARMAGEDDON for Aardman Animation and PLANET OF THE APES: THE LAST FRONTIER, the first in-house video game from Andy Serkis’ The Imaginarium.

In 2017 Manuel created The Acting Habit, an innovative online training platform where actors from all over the world can share their work, receive and give feedback, experiment creatively and learn new technical skills.He has hosted casting workshops all over the world, and has devised and runs self-tape modules for several high profile drama schools both in the UK and abroad.

He is regularly invited to host mentoring and training sessions with organizations such as the National Film and Television School, Equity, iFeatures and the Directors Guild of Great Britain.

https://www.purocasting.com/the-acting-habit

Before booking:

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The Zoom Webinar:

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Spotlight Success Sessions: The Art of self-taping with Manuel Puro