About
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.
Previously worked with
Scripted
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Netflix, Apple TV, Amazon, BBC, Channel 4, ITV.
Commercials
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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
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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