International Practice
A cross-border approach spanning casting, dialogue, and global industry strategy
Working between the U.S. and European film industries, XBStrategist operates in international casting, creative collaboration, and the movement of talent between markets.
This practice brings together actors, filmmakers, and institutions through advisory work, conversations, and masterclasses in leading film schools, festivals, and industry settings.
With Coralie Fargeat and Marina Wijn
© Lene Marquardt / Filmmakers Europe
Industry Conversations
Shaping discussions and panels across international film communities.
Speaking Engagements
Talks and keynotes for film schools, festivals, and international industry organizations.
Masterclasses & Conversations
Masterclasses for performers, filmmakers, and institutions focused on international casting and global careers.
Topics and formats are developed in dialogue with each institution or festival.
Select Casting Engagements
Selective casting for film, television, and multimedia projects.
Consultations
Private advisory work for studios, companies, and institutions.
Casting and consultations are by invitation or discreet inquiry.
Programs are presented across institutional settings and private international environments.
Engagements
Selected Festival Contexts
Festival de Cannes
Berlin International Film Festival
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Rome International Film Festival
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Sarajevo Film Festival
Les Films de Cannes à Bucarest
The Spotlight Conference
Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards
Selected Institutional Collaborations
European Film Academy
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
Prague Shakespeare Company (forthcoming)
Run At It Shouting (London)
Institute of Acting Mallorca
Prague Film School
Theatre Academy of Białystock
Scuola del Teatro Nazionale di Genova
Scuola del Teatro Stabile di Torino
FOCUS (London)
Filmservice International (Vienna)
The World (Private residential community at sea)
Work includes ongoing collaboration with international casting associations and guilds, as well as film institutions and studios.
Recent and Upcoming Engagements
January 2026
European Film Awards (Berlin) — Hosted ICDA/Academy reception marking the inaugural European Casting Director Award
February 2026
Berlinale — European Shooting Stars & ICDA programming
April/May 2026
Run At It Shouting (London) — International masterclasses
May 2026
Festival de Cannes — Curated industry conversations
July 2026
Prague Shakespeare Company — International masterclasses
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival — ICDA Semiramis Award & programming
The Actors Home (Barcelona) — Masterclass (in development)
September 2026
Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards — Jury
November 2026
Tallinn Black Nights FF — Curated industry conversations
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg — International Screen Acting Workshop
December 2026
FOCUS London — Curated industry conversations
January 2027
European Film Awards (Athens) — ICDA x Academy programming
February 2027
Berlinale — European Shooting Stars & ICDA programming
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