A Breakthrough Global Career Initiative
Featuring an Exclusive Masterclass with Blumhouse Head of Casting,
Terri Taylor (Get Out, Crazy Rich Asians, The Loudest Voice)
Powered by The Golden Globe Foundation
About the Program
Australians in Film (AiF) is proud to launch ON THE RISE | Actor’s Edition, a breakthrough initiative designed to champion the next wave of Australian talent on the world stage.
This inaugural edition — powered by The Golden Globe Foundation — offers unsigned Australian actors (without U.S. representation) the opportunity to be seen by leading U.S. management companies.
One standout applicant will receive a 30-minute general meeting with Terri Taylor, Head of Casting at Blumhouse Productions.
Exclusive Masterclass with Terri Taylor
All applicants will also be invited to a rare Masterclass with Terri Taylor, whose credits include Get Out, Crazy Rich Asians, and The Loudest Voice.
Terri has worked alongside Hollywood’s most visionary filmmakers including Steven Spielberg, Jordan Peele, Damien Chazelle, and Jon M. Chu.
The Opportunity
At the conclusion of the Masterclass, one outstanding actor will be named THE ON THE RISE Winner, receiving:
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A one-on-one general meeting with Terri Taylor
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A feature profile on AiF’s website and social channels
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Unparalleled international industry exposure
About Terri Taylor
Terri Taylor is an acclaimed casting director with over 25 years of experience and more than 60 feature films to her credit. She has collaborated with visionary filmmakers including Steven Spielberg, Jordan Peele, Damien Chazelle, and Jon M. Chu. Taylor’s work on Peele’s Get Out (2017) earned her an Artios Award nomination, while her casting of Us (2019) brought further critical and commercial success. With Chu, she cast Crazy Rich Asians (2018), celebrated for its all-Asian ensemble and awarded an Artios for Best Ensemble Cast.
Since 2014, Taylor has served as Head of Casting at Blumhouse Productions, overseeing films such as Whiplash, The Gift, Happy Death Day, The Invisible Man, M3GAN, and upcoming releases Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 and The Black Phone 2. She also cast Showtime’s The Loudest Voice, earning Russell Crowe a Golden Globe.
Earlier in her career, Taylor worked alongside Debra Zane on projects like Catch Me If You Can and Seabiscuit, consulted for Miramax (Adventureland, The Debt), and served as a Paramount Pictures executive on films including Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.
Program Details
Applications Open:
Thursday, September 11 at 4:00 p.m. PDT (in the U.S.) / Friday, September 12 at 9:00 a.m. AEST (in Australia)
Applications Close:
Thursday, September 25 at 4:00 p.m. PDT (in the U.S.) / Friday, September 26 at 10:00 a.m. AEST (in Australia) or when 100 submissions have been reached
Masterclass: Wednesday October 22, 4:00 p.m. PDT (in the U.S.) / Thursday October 23, 10:00 a.m. AEDT (in Australia)
Capacity: Only 100 submissions accepted—first in, best dressed!
Eligibility: Must be an Australian citizen over 18 at the time of application
Can have Australian representation
Must NOT already have U.S. representation
Cannot have been a lead or series regular in a U.S. production
Submission Requirements: You’ll need: a 2-minute maximum acting reel, headshot, credits
You’ll receive a link to create a free account on our application platform upon registration completion.
Fees: Free for AiF Network Members
$95USD for AiF Access Members
$150USD for Non-Members
The Judging Panel: Your work will be reviewed by an elite panel of representatives from top U.S. talent management companies like Artists First, Echo Lake Entertainment, More Medavoy Management, and Stride Entertainment. Every submission will be viewed by all judges.
The Prize: 30-minute general meeting with a leading U.S. casting director
Feature on AiF website and social channels
Announcement of the winner the week of October 20, 2025
Masterclass: On Wednesday October 22, 4:00 p.m. PDT (In the U.S.) / Thursday October 23, 10:00 a.m. AEDT (in Australia) join the On the Rise Masterclass—a live Zoom conversation with our casting director, Terri Taylor, Head of Casting, Blumhouse Productions (Get Out, Crazy Rich Asians, The Invisible Man).