Congratulations to Claire-Lousie Catterall who I cast in the feature film 'Apocalypse' this week.

I first cast Claire in a small low budget film called 'Terror Nation’ which if I remember I and everyone worked on for free. The director was so enthused that I just had to be part of it. 

Claire Louise on set of 'Screwed'

You see the thing with work to me is that and this is maybe why I will never be rich financially is I  don’t have too much of a forward thinking plan. I know that am lucky enough to be able to make a living from what I do so my mind is open to almost everything thrown at me. I like to think I get drawn to a production or perhaps more important the people behind it more than the financial rewards. Some of those productions which I spend time on in the past have pitted out and some make it all the way to the wrap party.  it’s only when a film is complete that I then I can reminisce the fun but more important what relationships we had forged along the way.

I have since cast Claire-louise in the feature film the prison drama ‘Screwed’ and she is currently working alongside John Hannah on ‘Woodland Crossed.' The pre-production phase is well underway on 'The Middle Man' and autobiography a book which is now been made into a feature film about a London gangster which I am producing and she is cast in that as well.

It’s through her own determination and strong worth ethic to strive to be a better actress.

Former Model turned Actress Claire Louise Catterall

She herself denounced her successful modelling career to pursue acting and undertook acting and drama classes with the world renowned 'Sylvia Young Drama School' who we worked with on 'Robbie Williams - Live at the Palladium'. Claire-Louise writes and is a columnist for a newspaper and networks with other professionals in the business to make sure gets the chance to show the world what burns deep inside her.

Some people are not at home when it comes to being them self’s and I’m not saying Claire-louise is one of these people but if you have a feeling that you need to perform then maybe acting is for you. For some people they are compelled to act and perform and there voice needs to be heard.

So what do I get out of all this?
Well I get an over powering sense of satisfaction of helping anyone follow their dreams. I love it when people get back in contact with me and tell me they got an audition or nailed a casting. That’s in its self is reward enough and I would like to thank every single person I’ve ever placed into any one of the 100+ productions I’ve been involved in since I started just over 4 years ago. I was at a low ebb after losing a business I had tried to keep a float and its all of you and your spirit that got me back on my feet. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t the energy I get from you. I of course love the industry and its full of people from all walks of life with agendas some good some not so good but I go back to what I said before. It’s the people I like in it and that’s my draw.

It was a pleasure to cast Claire Louise Catterall in the feature film 'Apocalypse' and am sure you will nail it. Good luck.