SYNOPSIS

This in-person class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with New York based casting professional, Avani Parikh Dhar.

Participating actors will prepare and perform a scene of their choice from film or tv, two minutes in length or less.

ABOUT AVANI

Avani Parikh Dhar, aka Chimera Casting, is an independent Casting Director based in NYC. Originally from India, she brings a unique perspective to casting, having lived and worked on four continents. She focuses on diversity and authentic ethnic casting. Avani casts globally and has a well-established network in the USA, South and South East Asia, the UK, Europe, and Africa. 

Her recent credits include the feature film The Collaborator, based on a best-selling novel that premiered at the San Diego International Film Festival, and Dances with Films, and festival shorts Dosh, Hema, and Nani. She's currently casting a South Asian comedy feature and two shorts and developing another feature film project.