Winter Showcase / Standouts and Feedback
At Fishpond, we understand how important it is for actors to hone their craft, sharpen their audition skills, and be seen by industry professionals. That’s why we were proud to have casting director Shauna Griffith lead our first showcase of 2026, focused on the theme of staying present. Shauna carefully selected excerpts from E.T – The Extra […]
IFTA Nominations 2026 / 12 Projects Cast with the Help of Fishpond
41 nominations. 12 projects. A community full of talent. The IFTA Awards are always a powerful reminder of the incredible talent coming out of Ireland’s film and television community, and this year, we’re feeling especially proud. Let's take a moment to celebrate 41 nominations across 12 outstanding projects that were cast with the help of Fishpond, […]
Winter Showcase / With Guest Judge Shauna Griffith
At Fishpond, we always strive to celebrate your talent as best we can – so it's time for our Winter Showcase. Every Showcase features a guest industry expert as judge, a creative brief, and the chance to share your best work. The most exciting part? Every actor who enters receives individual feedback. Whether you're shortlisted or not, you’ll hear what you did […]
Oscar Nominations / Jessie Buckley and First Casting Award
The 98th Academy Awards nominations are out, and it’s a strong year for performance-driven work. For Irish actors, there’s real momentum to pay attention to, especially with Jessie Buckley earning a Best Actress nomination for Hamnet. Her recognition shows that Irish talent continues to compete at the highest level internationally and that distinctive performances can […]
Saipan in Cinemas Now / Cast with the help of Fishpond
SAIPAN is in cinemas now, cast with the help of Fishpond. Congratulations to all the cast and crew – let's get out there and support Irish filmmaking. Director: Lisa Barrs D'Sa / Glenn Leyburn Casting: Áine O'Sullivan Starring: Éanna Hardwicke / Steve Coogan / Peter McDonald "Having qualified for the 2002 World Cup, led by […]
Ciarán Hinds / IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award
From ifta.ie – The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced that iconic, Oscar-nominated Irish actor Ciarán Hinds will be honoured with the Irish Academy Award for his Lifetime Achievement, and for his outstanding Irish and international Acting achievements, and contribution to the screen industry across fifty years. Hinds will be presented with the Award in the presence […]
January Actor Mission / Meetup & New Industry Calendar
January Meetup To kick off 2026, this month's mission is all about connection, so I invite you to connect with me this Thursday 29th January from 6-7pm on Zoom. This will be an informal get-to-know-each-other session for actors and guardians, where we can exchange thoughts and ideas on the year ahead. Click here to join the conversation. Fishpond Industry Calendar In addition, […]
IFTA 2026 / Film & Drama cast with the help of Fishpond
It's truly inspiring to see such high standards of film and television projects in consideration for IFTA awards this year. On the longlist for Best Film alone, we're proud that so many were cast with the help of Fishpond. Congratulations to all the cast and crew – we're loving your work. Anniversary Director: Jan Komasa […]
Golden Globe Nominations 2026 / Jessie Buckley & Paul Mescal
The Golden Globe nominations have arrived, and once again they offer a powerful snapshot of where the screen industry is heading. From bold, director-led films to nuanced performances across cinema and television, this year’s nominees represent a rich mix of storytelling, craft and creative risk-taking. For actors and casting professionals alike, these projects are essential viewing, […]
FP Talk 19th December / Voiceover with Paul Fegan
At Fishpond, we always want to help you to continuously learn and grow as an artist, so we regularly invite you to listen in (and contribute) to inspiring and enlightening industry conversations. You can always choose to attend live, or watch back afterwards in your Video Library. No need to book a spot – just join us […]