“Our shortlist used to take three weeks. Footlight sent five camera-ready performers in four days, and our lead came from that first tape.”
Daniel OkaforFounder, Okafor Films
Maya D. Ellison
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Are you a casting director hunting for fresh faces? You need a performer who arrives camera-ready. Our studio shapes actors and models into artists who book — and we show you exactly how that work looks.
Experience
Hartley Stage Company (2014 – 2019)
Five seasons of repertory theatre, from classical leads to devised ensemble work in front of live audiences.
Meridian Fashion House (2019 – 2024)
Runway and editorial modelling across three fashion weeks, plus lookbook direction for emerging labels.
Education
Bristol Theatre School (2010 – 2013)
Three years of voice, movement and text study, graduating with the school’s stagecraft distinction.
National Film Academy (2013 – 2015)
Screen-acting conservatory: eyeline discipline, continuity craft and working with camera at close range.
Skillset
Work will say about my skillset.
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Our portfolio includes some of the region’s most iconic landmarks.
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Founder Imogen Hartley
Artistic Director Miranda J. Hale
Co-artist Nadia R. Osei
Co-artist June K. Park
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“The audition coaching changed how our ensemble reads sides. Sharper choices, calmer rooms, and callbacks doubled within a single season.”
Marcus WebbDirector, Meridian Stage
“Twelve retouched selects, two flawless looks, zero fuss. Our agency now sends every new signing to the Footlight headshot session first.”
Priya RamanProducer, Northline
“They cut ninety seconds of good material to find my forty best. My reel finally opens doors instead of just filling a page.”
Tomas LindqvistActor, Halide Pictures