Ready to be Discovered? AACTA Young Stars is back!
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THE SEARCH IS ON: AACTA YOUNG STARS RETURNS |
Presented in collaboration with Casting Networks, The Casting Guild of Australia (CGA) and supported by Screenwise. The initiative is back for a fourth year to search nationwide for the next generation of young acting talent. This year, acclaimed Hollywood casting director John Papsidera (Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar) joins returning judges Thea McLeod, Anousha Zarkesh and Nikki Barrett to discover the country’s most exciting emerging young actors. 50 finalists will be invited to AACTA Festival on the Gold Coast for workshops, mentoring. and opportunities to connect with leading industry professionals. |
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AACTA Festival Workshop with guest judge Dacre Montgomery, alongside AACTA Young Stars judges Thea McLeod, Anousha Zarkesh and Nikki Barrett. And previous recipients Joe Bird and Mia Foran presenting the 2026 AACTA Award for Best Casting. |
A CAREER-LAUNCHING PRIZE PACKAGE $10,000 Flight Centre voucher $2,500 US travel support Meet leading Australian and international casting directors Plus more career building opportunities and perks Closes 5pm AEDT, Friday 23 October 2026 |
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