LIFE AND BREAST CANCER IN THE WORDS OF WOMEN WHO KNOW - M&S and BCN

Director: Liz Unna | Production Company: Indy 8 | Agency: Grey

In aid of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2017, seven women who are all affected by breast cancer share their stories and experiences to help M&S raise money for Breast Cancer Now (BCN) and aid lifesaving research. The scripted words delivered by the women were taken from their own casting tapes which were conducted by Rebecca. Their words were carefully selected with the women's approval as the lines they would repeat for the advert, which accompanied some lovely 'unscripted' dialogue from the women, "in the moment" when on set.

The online video was also accompanied by an extensive Print campaign, featuring all seven women looking absolutely fantastic. My role was casting director and story producer.

LIVE INSYNC - ACTIVIA

Director: Jordan Scott | Production Company: RSA Films | Agency: Vinizius Y&R

Global TV commercial and print campaign to align with Activia’s rebrand. Featuring non-actors from various professions, it is a celebration of the feminine spirit in the work place. The film encapsulates the moment one feels in perfect “sync” – when your lifestyle is balanced enough to be able to focus on the job in hand and deliver with grace, strength and flair! My role was Casting Director.

DOC: YOU'RE ONLY AS OLD AS YOU MOVE - VOLTAREN

Behind the scenes look at the ballroom dancers, Marian and Anthony who featured in the main advert. The piece profiles our stars and the challenges they faced, from rehearsals in the dance studio to shooting on set and sharing the final piece with their family.

ODE TO THE COW - WYKE FARMS

Director: Toby Dye | Production company: RSA Films

TV commercial for Wyke Farms, celebrating the trusty cows that create the West-Country farm's award-winning cheese, which is produced using 100% green energy. My role was Casting Director.

BABY BODY BUILDERS - DISCOVERY TLC

Head of Development: Edmond Buckley | Production Company: Electric Sky & Back2Back Productions

Character driven, one-off special about child body builders. This film was commissioned off the back of my paid development casting.

EPIC - AMERICAN EXPRESS

Director: Toby Dye | Production Company: RSA Films | Agency: Mindshare & Ogilvy

A unique short film celebrating the live music experience... purely from the perspective of members of the audience. Made possible thanks to funding from American Express as part of the brand’s championing of live music, the film premiered at a gala screening at the legendary Abbey Road Studios alongside a special screening on Film4, which was reviewed by The Independent as "awe-inspiring". My role was Casting Director and Story Producer.

100 DAYS OF DARK - FORD

Director: Toby Dye | Production Company: RSA Films | Agency: GTB

A dark and brooding campaign for the Ford Ranger "Black" edition. The film centres around three drivers on the Island of Svalbard, which is situated just below the North Pole. The film shows just how dark and tough life can be in the Arctic Circle during the long Polar Night. For over 100 days straight they live and work in total darkness, at temperatures that regularly dip way below -20º . The Island is not a place for everyone. Nor every car. I was casting director and story producer for this content.

Webby Award - Shortlist Branded Content

WORLDS APART - HEINEKEN

Director: Toby Dye | Production Company: RSA Films | Agency: Publicis

Unscripted and filmed under strict documentary conditions, this real-life social experiment touched a nerve with audiences worldwide. With over 18 million organic views in less than two weeks; the film brought together two complete strangers who were divided by their beliefs and sparked a global conversation. Fast Co and many others called it “the antidote to the Pepsi Kendall Jenner ad”. The content generated extensive media coverage everywhere from The Washington Post, Good Morning America, to Time and The Guardian. The piece also exploded on Twitter thanks to the likes of Sarah Silverman sharing the "brilliant" film. My role was Casting Director and Story Producer.

Cannes Lions – 2x Bronze + 2x Shortlist
Brand Film Festival – 1x Gold
LIA Awards – 2x Silver + 2x Bronze + 1x Shortlist
Creative Circle – 1x Bronze
Shots Awards – Shortlist Best Film

Arrow Awards - Casting Craft Nomination

DANCING THROUGH LIFE - VOLTAREN

Director: Toby Dye | Production Company: RSA Films | Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi

Short film for Voltaren/Voltarol, an ibruprofen gel from GSK. The film set out to demonstrate for real the brand’s tagline of ‘You’re Only As Old as You Move’ by casting a genuine couple, over the age of 70 to star in a physically demanding shadow play dance. For the film, Rebecca found the amazing Marion and Digger, a married couple of 50 years. The client requested a pairing of amateur dancers that had never before danced professionally or on camera. These two fitted the brief and surpassed all our expectations, rising to the challenge spectacularly.

WIMBLEWATCH - EVIAN

Series Director: Liz Foley | Production Company: Keo Films | Agency: MEC

Rebecca cast the first series of wimblewatch. A series that featured celebrity pairings and members of the public watching and commenting on the highlights of the day at Wimbledon. Each episode featured a different cast, who provided amusing commentary on the most gripping on- and off-court drama of the day.

Content Marketing Awards - Silver

THE REAL MAN'S ROAD TRIP - CHANNEL 4

Series Director: Ellena Wood | Production Company: Keo Films

Sean Lock and Jon Richardson head to Louisiana to live with Creole cowboys and Cajun swamp men, who wrestle 'gators and castrate bulls with their bare hands. The Guardian selected the two episodes as part of their "TV Highlights". My role was Casting Producer.