Parallel Events

Date: Monday 20 April 2026
Venues:
Workshop — ARTos, Nicosia 10.00–18.00
Live presentation — Zena Palace, Nicosia 18.00

Applications deadline: 27 March 2026
Apply here: https://cd.filmmakers.eu/from-cyprus-to-global-screens

Workshop language: English

The workshop focuses on screen acting, professional self-presentation and the casting process, under the guidance of internationally renowned casting directors Lucinda Syson, Juliette Ménager and Alexandra Montag.

Participants will prepare and perform a one-minute monologue in English, specifically designed for the camera and casting purposes. Through practical guidance and creative feedback, they will work on their performance and presentation within a professional framework.

The workshop will conclude with a public presentation of the monologues at Zena Palace, as part of the festival.

The workshop is organised in collaboration with Filmmakers Europe.

Tutors’ biographies

Alexandra Montag is a German casting director working internationally across major film and television productions. Her work includes The Grand Budapest Hotel, TÁR, The Teachers’ Lounge, The Zone of Interest, Franz and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Her television work includes the international series Other People’s Money (ZDF/DR).

Juliette Ménager is a French casting director known for her work across international productions including Babel, The Dreamers, Alexander, Emily in Paris and Marie Antoinette. Her television work includes Franklin, The New Look and The Walking Dead.

Lucinda Syson is a London-based casting director whose work includes major international productions such as Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, Children of Men, Snatch, Aladdin and Wonder Woman. Her recent television work includes Foundation, The Sandman, The Diplomat and The New Look.