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Buckland and Gun - GB, London (2026)

18/10/2026

🎬 Setting up a self-tape doesn't have to be complicated!

In this video, Nick Buckland shares four essentials every actor should consider before recording an audition:

🎭 A plain, distraction-free backdrop
🔇 Minimal background noise
📱 Correct framing
☀️ Good lighting, making the most of natural light where possible

The goal? Let the casting director focus on your performance, not your setup.

Ready to improve your self-tapes? Explore expert feedback at www.rigelv.com

17/10/2026

🎬 **MEET KATIA ROBBINS** 🎭

**Actress • Screen • Character • Storytelling**

Katia Robbins is a British actress with a passion for bringing distinctive characters and compelling stories to life.

With a grounded, natural approach to performance, Katia brings warmth, authenticity and individuality to her work, embracing characters that offer the opportunity to explore relationships, personality and the wonderfully complicated nature of human behaviour.

Whether working with dramatic material or something with a lighter touch, Katia approaches every role with curiosity, commitment and a strong collaborative spirit.

As she continues to build her work across film and television, Katia is looking forward to the next character, the next story — and the next creative challenge.

🎭 **Actor • Character • Performance**
🎬 **Film • Television**

**Spotlight:** Katia Robbins

15/10/2026

Earlier this month, we had the great honour of being invited to attend the screening of SHINE at the Australian High Commission in London, to mark the 30th Anniversary of this iconic film. It was a privilege to meet the film's director, Scott Hicks, and stars, Geoffrey Rush and Noah Taylor. Our thanks to our host, The Hon. Jay Weatherill, Australian High Commissioner. This marks a significant step in our quest to find pathways for Australian actors to work in England. More to come!

14/10/2026

🎬 **Got a self-tape request? Don’t leave it unanswered.**

For actors, a self-tape request is more than an opportunity to audition — it’s also an opportunity to build and maintain professional relationships.

Talent Agent **Nick Buckland** has spent nearly 20 years working in film and television. His journey into representation began as an actor, when he found himself naturally building industry networks and helping his own agent with casting submissions while on set.

Today, alongside his role as a Talent Agent with **Buckland and Gun**, Nick is a co-founder of **Rigel Virtuosity**, a platform designed to help actors develop their self-tape skills through professional industry feedback.

In this video, Nick explains **why responding to self-tape requests matters — even when you’re unable to submit — and how good communication can help you build a reputation for professionalism.**

▶️ **Watch the video for Nick’s advice.**

Want to strengthen your self-tapes with professional feedback? Find out more about Rigel Virtuosity:
[www.rigelv.com](http://www.rigelv.com)

https://youtu.be/8e9mMYxwlDQ?si=sBTLEXE0cyIQFDaK

14/10/2026

🎬 MEET SINAN KANDEMIR
Kurdish Actor | Film | Television | Theatre | Commercials
Sinan Kandemir is a Kurdish actor based in London, with professional experience across film, television, theatre and commercial productions since 2008. Working across Kurdish and Turkish languages, he brings a distinctive cultural perspective, versatility and a strong commitment to character-driven storytelling.
His screen credits include Oy’una Geldik, Elif Ana, Muhteşem İkili, Aşk ve Ceza, Leyla ile Mecnun, Muhteşem Yüzyıl, Mehmetçik: Kut’ül Amare, Prensesin Uykusu and Şubat. His film work also includes independent and short-film productions such as Perdeler and Sabah Ezanından Hemen Sonra.
Since establishing himself in the UK, Sinan has continued to develop his screen career through English-language productions, including Echoes, as well as commercial work for Foot Locker and School Food Charity.
His background extends beyond screen acting to theatre, improvisation and physical performance. He has undertaken extensive training with institutions and practitioners including Ekol Drama, Tiyatro Gerçek, Stüdyo Oyuncuları, Craft Tiyatro, İstanbul Impro and Asi Film Atölyesi. His training encompasses Stanislavski, Meisner, Eric Morris, improvisation, dramaturgy, physical theatre and a range of contemporary and classical performance approaches.
With his Kurdish identity, multilingual background and experience across different production environments, Sinan is particularly interested in Kurdish cinema, international independent film, British and European productions, and projects that value culturally distinctive stories and complex characters.
Base: London, United Kingdom
Languages: Kurdish and Turkish; English
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10249745/
Spotlight: https://www.spotlight.com/6811-9051-2130

13/10/2026

🎬 **MEET MICHELLE SHAPA** 🎭

**Actress • International Performer • Multilingual Talent**

Michelle Shapa is an Israeli-Swiss actress with Eastern European roots, bringing an international identity and distinctive screen presence to her work across film, television and theatre.

A significant milestone in Michelle’s career came when she was cast in legendary filmmaker Roman Polanski’s feature *The Palace*, joining an international ensemble that included F***y Ardant, John Cleese, Mickey Rourke and Oliver Masucci.

Her credits also include *Lovers* and the Swiss television drama *Sacha*, with Michelle taking on the role of Katarina Romanova in the upcoming short film *The Cost of Loving*.

Speaking four languages and based in Europe, Michelle’s experience extends across cultures as well as creative disciplines, including theatre and modelling.

Elegant, versatile and internationally focused, Michelle continues to build a screen career embracing distinctive characters, compelling stories and productions that cross borders.

🌍 **Israeli • Swiss • Eastern European Roots**
🎬 **Film • Television • Theatre**
🗣️ **Multilingual Performer**

**IMDb:** Michelle Shapa
**Spotlight:** Michelle Shapa

12/10/2026

🎬 MEET HEVA KELLY 🎭
Actor • Writer • Theatre-Maker
Heva Kelly, a British actor and multidisciplinary creative working across screen, stage and new writing, gravitates towards gritty and emotionally truthful work; specialising in subtle, nuanced performances.
She often embodies characters with an innocence, layered with grit, rebellion, and a fiercely independent spirit.
As co-founder of Swivel Eye Theatre Company, Heva is also passionate about creating opportunities for emerging artists and bringing original contemporary stories to audiences.
She wrote and performed in the company's debut production, The Weirdest Sisters - a darkly comic, modern reimagining of the origin story to Shakespeare's infamous witches - which played at London's Barons Court Theatre and Upstairs at the Gatehouse as part of Camden Fringe.
Her screen work includes the short film Where We Once Were, starring alongside Diogo Ramos and Lottie Lemoss. Whether developing a character on stage, working in front of the camera or creating a story from the page upwards, Heva brings curiosity, individuality and a strong creative instinct to her work.
🎭 Actor • Character • New Writing
🎬 Film • Theatre • Writing • Production
Spotlight: Heva Kelly

11/10/2026

🎬 MEET IEUAN DWYFOR-JONES 🎭
Actor • Screen • Stage • Musical Performance
Ieuan Dwyfor-Jones is a British actor bringing versatility, presence and a strong commitment to character across screen and stage.
His screen work includes the British feature From Beyond, in which he plays Henry, while his stage experience includes British Youth Music Theatre's The Night the War Ended at Theatre Royal Margate, where he took on the role of Peter Townsend.
With experience encompassing screen acting, theatre, ensemble performance and musical storytelling, Ieuan brings a broad performance background and an instinctive, collaborative approach to his work.
Whether working in front of the camera or connecting with a live audience, Ieuan is continuing to build a career centred on strong characters, compelling stories and memorable performance.
🎭 Actor • Character • Performance
🎬 Film • Television • Theatre
IMDb: Ieuan Dwyfor-Jones
Spotlight: Ieuan Dwyfor-Jones

11/10/2026

🎬 MEET JOSH DINNEEN 🎭
Actor • Writer • Producer
Welsh actor Josh Dinneen brings a grounded, authentic presence to screen, with experience spanning film, television, comedy and character-led drama.
His credits include Bridgend, Jamie Johnson, Skins, Involuntary Activist, The Job Interview and S*x, Lies & Depravity.
In Bridgend, Josh played Mark as part of an ensemble cast including Hannah Murray, Josh O'Connor, Steven Waddington and Adrian Rawlins.
Josh's creative work also extends behind the camera as a writer and producer, giving him a broader understanding of storytelling and the filmmaking process, and 2027 will see the world premiere of Warbird in which Josh plays one of the leading characters, Douie Evans.
Proudly Welsh and originally from South Wales, Josh brings individuality, commitment and authenticity to his work, with a particular affinity for strong characters and compelling British stories.
🎭 Actor • Character • Performance
🎬 Film • Television • Writing • Production
IMDb: Josh Dinneen
Spotlight: Josh Dinneen

08/10/2026

🎬 MEET TRAEI TSAI 🎭

Actress • Producer • Writer • Model • Storyteller

Traei Tsai is a Taiwanese-born Canadian actress and multidisciplinary creative whose work crosses film, storytelling, modelling and production.

Her screen credits include Infinite 8, Corona, Colorblind, Dogma, Chaturanga and Blood Debts. In Infinite 8, Traei not only played the lead role but also co-wrote the film — a powerful story about a daughter confronting the voice messages left behind by her absent father.

A true international performer, Traei speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese, Japanese and French to varying degrees of fluency, bringing a naturally multicultural perspective to her work.

Away from the screen, Traei is passionate about storytelling, creativity, inclusion and giving underrepresented voices a platform. She is the founder of Her Stories Untold / Her Journey Empowerment Society, Vice-President of the BC Minorities for Film & TV Society, and co-founder of the Untagged Film Festival, creating spaces that connect people, stories and communities across cultures..

🌏 Multicultural • Multilingual • Multidisciplinary

🎬 Film • Television • Production
✍️ Writing • Storytelling • Creative Arts

IMDb: Traei Tsai
Spotlight: Traei Tsai
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traeitsai/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TraeiTsai.Official/
Saatchi Art: https://www.saatchiart.com/traeitsai
Website: www.traeitsai.com

Her Stories Untold
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/her.stories.untold/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herstoriesuntold
X / Twitter: https://x.com/ItsHerStory
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17yrA1AW3f6c9w7k6b5oSh
Website: https://www.herstoriesuntold.com

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