In this thoughtful session, Aislinn Aungier speaks with casting director Mairéad Campbell about her path into casting, founding West Coast Casting, Irish-language work, standout showcase tapes, and ho…
In this practical and actor-focused session, casting director Shauna Griffith shares clear, actionable advice on self-taping, presence, and what truly makes a performance stand out. Drawing from her e…
In this generous and practical session, voice producer and studio owner Paul Fegan shares his journey into sound, voiceover, e-learning, and audiobooks, while offering grounded advice for actors inter…
In this insightful session, casting director (and Associate Creative Director at Bow Street Academy) Sarah Hone shares practical advice and heartfelt encouragement for actors navigating self-tapes, sl…
In part 2 of this behind-the-scenes conversation, Irish casting director Ali Coffey offers a rare and generous look into the casting process from script to screen. Drawing on decades of experience, sh…
In this inspiring session, actor and producer Sinéad O’Riordan shares her unconventional journey into the film industry, from software engineering to founding her own production company, ORion Product…
In this warm and insightful conversation, Aislinn Aungier (Head of Casting at Fishpond) sits down with Ali Coffey, the founder of Fishpond and a leading Irish casting director, to discuss the standout…
In this insightful and candid conversation, actor Liam Alex Heffron discusses his journey from acting in Ireland to relocating and working in Los Angeles. Speaking with Aislinn Aungier of Fishpond, Li…
Irish actor, writer, and producer Siobhán Aislinn shares how she took charge of her career by writing and producing the award-winning feature Blurred Lines. From creative drive to business savvy, Siob…
At Fishpond, we understand how important it is for actors to have a strong profile that showcases their talent, experience, and unique qualities. That’s why we were delighted to have casting director …
Every improvement we’ve made has been guided by one simple question: How can Fishpond better support actors every day? Whether it’s making things easier to find, giving you more control over your acco…
Irish cinema continues to make an impact on the international stage, with The Lost Children of Tuam heading to the Toronto International Film Festival this September.
Another Irish feature film cast with the help of Fishpond is now available to enjoy from home. Directed by Dave Byrne with superb casting by Gillian Reynolds, Sunphlowers can now be watched on RTÉ Pla…
We rebuilt Fishpond around the way you cast, helping you stay organised, make decisions faster and present your selections with confidence. So you can spend less time managing submissions and more tim…
Fishpond founder and casting director Ali Coffey knows the world of voiceover from both sides of the microphone. Alongside her work in casting and developing Fishpond, Ali has had a voiceover career s…
At Fishpond, we always strive to celebrate your talent as best we can, and we run seasonal Showcases every year (Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter) so we can give each one the time, focus, and care i…
