Heather Basten is an English casting director based out of London. She found her break into the industry at the BFI nearly a decade ago.
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She then moved into casting for Film and TV.
12/03/2024
Photo: 2008 - COLMAN DOMINGO in Passing Strange on Broadway. A still from Director Spike Lee's passionate adaptation of the thrilling Broadway musical.
Cut to 2024 - I know I say I am honoured all the time, but this one feels even more special. We have been casting the European premiere of the Tony Award-winning rock musical, Passing Strange @ Young Vic. Directed by Liesl Tommy (Respect, 2021, Starring Jennifer Hudson)
“Yet in the end we’re just two brothers...passing.”
A full new cast to be announced…
16/11/2023
COME AND MEET ME ‼️ (I am more fun on Twitter though). BUT STILL COME AND MEET ME ‼️‼️‼️ WE ARE HOSTING AN OPEN MEET AND GREET. There will be snacks.
TIME: 11am - 4pm
DATE: THIS SUNDAY 19TH NOV
VENUE: EAST LONDON - REGISTER TO GET FULL DETAILS
FAQ:
Q: Why unrepresented only?
A: We have seen many wonderful actors for this part and are still seeing many actors. This is so it is widely accessible to all, and so we can find the right person.
Q: Why black or mixed/black heritage only?
A: As like many historically underrepresented groups, it is relevant and necessary for the character's story.
Q: Why are you less fun in real life than twitter?
A: Kidding I love to laugh.
Q: What snacks will....
Peace
10/11/2023
The nominations for the RTS Craft and Design Awards 2023, sponsored by Apple TV+, have been announced.
10/11/2023
UPDATED URGENT OPEN CASTING now looking for 9-18yr olds! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
HEATHER BASTEN CASTING is currently looking for an exceptional young UK RAPPER to feature in a new project!
CHARACTER BRIEF:
> 9-18yrs Mixed Race / Black Boy Rapper
> Comedy chops / funny
> UK based with valid passport (min 11 months remaining)
Full *NEW* details in the flyer below!
Apply + Audition: heatherbastencasting.com/opencastings
08/11/2023
📢OPEN CASTING 📢
HEATHER BASTEN CASTING is currently looking for an exceptional young UK RAPPER to feature in a new project!
CHARACTER BRIEF:
> Mixed Race / Black Boy 18yrs+ Rapper (Look 13yrs!)
> Under 5ft5"
> UK based with valid passport (min 11 months remaining)
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ABOUT
Heather Basten is an English casting director based out of London. She found her break into the industry at the BFI nearly a decade ago. She then moved into casting for Film and TV, where she has since cast for notable directors such as Rob Savage, Ana Rocha De Sousa, Charlotte Regan and Giles Ripley. She was made a member of the Casting Directors Guild (UK), and the Casting Society of America (CSA). Heather Basten cast the first ever feature length film to come out of the NFTS, FELINE, directed by Joan Fuentelsaz. In Jan 2020, Heather was selected by Film London as ‘Lodestar’.
Past production companies and networks casted for include Fox TV, Film London, BFI Network, BBC Films, Sky Arts, DMC Films and more. Heather’s work has screened everywhere from Sundance to the BFI LFF. Heather’s first broadcast credits was as a casting assistant alongside Jeremy Zimmermann on the TV series, A.D for NBC. Heather then moved on to be casting assistant for Dixie Chassay on THE CROW, and then resided with Des Hamilton where she assisted Lara Manwaring on BAFTA-winning TV Feature ELLEN, and streetcast in NYC for Yann Demange’s feature, WHITE BOY RICK. Casting associate level credits include Netflix’s THE END OF THE F**KING WORLD and Robert Egger’s THE LIGHTHOUSE which stars Willem Dafoe & Robert Pattinson, and TV SERIES, Gomorrah.
Movies due for release in 2020 include:
THE COMPLEX (Interactive Feature) starring Kate Dickie and Michelle Mylett
ZERO (Feature) from Film London, starring Lauren Grace, Reece Ritchie and Archie Renaux
