Zoom: FILM/TV Online INTENSIVE with Michael D'Amato, Associate Casting Director, Hopkins Ingram Casting

Thursday, November 14, 2024, 7pm ET / 4pm PT

Michael is an Artios Award winning Associate Casting Director at Hopkins Ingram Casting (formerly Billy Hopkins Casting).

He is most notably known for his work on P-VALLEY (Starz), Season Two of THE WONDER YEARS (ABC) and the Academy Award nominated film THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY, directed by Lee Daniels. (*2022 Artios Award Win for Film, Non-Theatrical Release). He also just wrapped Lee Daniels' THE DELIVERANCE (Netflix) and CHOPIN, directed by Vincent Lin.

Other recent credits include: Season One of POWER BOOK II: GHOST (Starz), Emmy Award Winning Limited Series WHEN THEY SEE US (Netflix), directed by Ava DuVernay, TESLA (Hulu), directed by Michael Almereyda, THE LAST THING HE WANTED (Netflix), directed by Dee Rees and YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE (Amazon), directed by Lynne Ramsay and starring Joaquin Phoenix.

Michael will select sides based on your HS/resume submission which you will be emailed and prepare 1-2 days in advance. You'll start off with a Q&A, then Michael will be working on-camera using the pre-read format with a reader in a group. Be prepared for feedback and to take re-adjustments on the fly.

This intensive is for adults and teens (14+).

What to Prepare:

For this virtual intensive, Michael will select sides for you to prepare based on your headshot and fully completed MY INFO section in your AC account. 

Assignments will be emailed 1-2 days in advance. 

Please follow the procedures listed below:

• Please update your headshot and fill out the MY INFO section of your AC account upon registration.

• Arrive at least 10 MINUTES before your event is slated to start. Your host will give important information about the event at this time.

• Instructions and the ZOOM link for access to this online event will be emailed to you in advance. If you have not received the link by 12pm (EST) the day-of the event, please reach out to registration@actorsconnection.com at least one hour PRIOR to the start of class.

**Actors Connection classes and programming are for ADULTS (18+). With permission, some teens (14+) are allowed to take adult programming. To inquire about getting permission, please send an email to: info@actorsconnection.com**

**No recording of any kind is permitted by participants during class.**

**Please keep in mind that all programs at Actors Connection are for educational and professional development purposes. Participating in any class or event is not a promise of employment.**

Michael D'Amato

Michael is an Artios Award winning Associate Casting Director at Hopkins Ingram Casting.

He is most notably known for his work on P-VALLEY (Starz), Season Two of THE WONDER YEARS (ABC) and the Academy Award nominated film THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY, directed by Lee Daniels. (*2022 Artios Award Win for Film, Non-Theatrical Release). He also just wrapped Lee Daniels' THE DELIVERANCE (Netflix) and CHOPIN, directed by Vincent Lin.

Other recent credits include: Season One of POWER BOOK II: GHOST (Starz), Emmy Award Winning Limited Series WHEN THEY SEE US (Netflix), directed by Ava DuVernay, TESLA (Hulu), directed by Michael Almereyda, THE LAST THING HE WANTED (Netflix), directed by Dee Rees and YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE (Amazon), directed by Lynne Ramsay and starring Joaquin Phoenix.

Follow this link to view his credits on IMDB