In this conversation we speak to casting director, Hannah Ashby Ward. We discuss working with actors, industry ignorance and how to prepare for auditions.

Hannah is a London based Casting Director who runs LANE Casting in the UK, and is a partner in the International Company. Committed to authentic storytelling, diversity and representation, each project is sensitively approached by Hannah to ensure inclusive casting, subverting expectations and ensuring talent feel comfortable and respected during the casting process.

Her work ranges from long form narrative and TV series to short films, commercials, music videos, stills and special projects - https://www.lane-casting.com