Shaheen Baig (casting director)
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Shaheen Baig | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shaheen Baig |
| Occupation | Casting director |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Website | https://www.shaheenbaigcasting.com/ |
Shaheen Baig is a British casting director, who has cast for projects like Black Mirror, Peaky Blinders, A Thousand Blows, Adolescence, and Maya.[1] She is also a member of BAFTA, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Casting Directors Guild, and the Casting Society of America. She won the 2025 Primetime Emmy in Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Adolescence.
Career
Baig started an agency of her own in 2002.[4] She has cast film and television projects with both emerging and established directors.[5] Beyond her professional work, she is serving as a trustee for Open Door,[6] co-founding the Casting Assistant Certificate course with the National Film & Television School, and mentoring young talent. In 2023, she received the Royal Television Society's prestigious Baird Medal for her contribution to television and representation in the West Midlands.[7] She is also the co-founder of the National Film and Television School's Casting Assistant Certificate, where she trains her students to champion inclusive industry practices.[8]
