About

Emma Garrett

Emma Garrett is an award-winning casting director working across television, film and commercials, with over 20 years’ experience in the industry.

Building on her background in commercials, Emma has developed a growing slate of scripted work. Her television credits include Small Prophets, Bill’s Included, Opening Up and The Power of Parker for the BBC, alongside Ruby Speaking for ITV. Recent and forthcoming projects include Mr Bigstuff Series 3, The Old Wretched Hag, Go Away! and Tender Omens.

Her work also includes Egg Timer, starring Kerry Godliman, Amit Shah and Ella Brucolleri, and It’s How You Show Up, which won Gold for casting at the 2025 Kinsale Shark Awards.

With offices in London, Manchester and Glasgow, Emma works collaboratively with filmmakers and producers to find the right cast for each project. She is passionate about discovering new talent across the country and brings care, commitment and inclusivity to every stage of the casting process.

View Emma’s CV

Previously worked with

Scripted

  • Netflix, Apple TV, Amazon, BBC, Channel 4, ITV.

Commercials

  • Asda, Betfred, J2O, Deliveroo, Dr. Martens, Google, Heinz, Hellmann’s, LEGO, LinkedIn, Marshall, McDonald’s, Netflix, No7, Oreo, Paddy Power, Premier Inn, Ray-Ban x Meta, Samsung, Sky, Tesco, Toyota, TUI, Walkers.

Awards

  • G.S.W.

    99th Annual Academy Awards · Longlisted

    2026
  • G.S.W.

    BIFA-qualifying TweetFest · Winner, Best Casting

    2026
  • NSPCC

    D&AD · Nomination, Best Casting

    2026
  • It's How You Show Up

    Kinsale Shark Awards · Gold, Best Casting

    2025
  • Emma Garrett

    Film London Lodestar · Nominee

    2025
  • Education Above All

    D&AD · Wood Pencil, Best Casting

    2022
  • Education Above All

    D&AD · Graphite Pencil, Best Casting

    2021
  • Marshall: Never Stop Listening

    Berlin Commercial · Gold, Best Casting · Starring Iggy Pop

    2021
  • The Foreigner

    Academy Awards · In consideration, Best Live Action Short

    2021