My name is Grace McIntosh, you may or may not know me or that I currently appear on a CBBC show called the 4 O’Clock Club. I’m very privileged to be in this position and always see myself as a totally normal teenage girl. I have recently finished filming my 4th series in the show, this summer, which was amazing, … Read More
BEST YOUNG ACTOR 2016
HUUUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Ology Superstar Amelia Flanagan (April in ITV’s Emmerdale) who has won BEST YOUNG ACTOR at the Inside Soap Awards for an unprecedented 3rd year running!!!!!! Such a fantastic achievement and so very much deserved – well done Amelia!!! Amelia’s typical day at Emmerdale starts with her saying hello to whoever is on reception before making her way … Read More
HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD GET MORE WORK?
How can I help get my child more work? In the main, work is dictated by the industry demand, and what a casting director is looking for, however there are a few things you can do to help give your child the best chance. Updated photos. Your child’s casting card is the first thing a casting director sees, so it … Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN OLOGY BOOKER
9.00am. I get to the office, and I’m usually greeted with a nice big coffee, and an even bigger to-do list! I spend a few minutes catching up with whoever is in the office, finding out where different jobs, casting and projects are at, before cracking on with the emails. We try to keep the inbox as clear as possible … Read More
DOCUSIGN
It’s 2016, and we love anything that makes life easier, quicker and more efficient. That’s why we use Docusign for our licence documents, rather than using the ‘old fashioned’ methods, involving scanners and hardcopies and far too much time and effort! We know that parents and Casting Directors, are busy and the easier we can make the process, the better! … Read More
MONTHLY CHECKLIST
One of the most important things you can do to help your child get castings (and therefore jobs!), is keeping their information up-to-date! Often a client, particularly for a photoshoot, will ask for children who have certain measurements. If their measurements are out of date, they could end up being passed on for a great role, or they could miss … Read More
COMMUNICATION IS KEY
In this last-minute industry, communication is key! Sometimes, we will receive a brief at 2pm, for a great, well-paying, high-profile job in London – but the casting is being held the next day! Eek! Everyday, we get a whole host of briefs, and if they are local, we tend to just submit children for the jobs – it would take … Read More
