STAGES Episode 628: FAITH MARTIN

STAGES Episode 628: FAITH MARTIN

From STAGES with Peter Eyers by Peter Eyers

May 30, 2026 · 48 min · Season 9 · Episode 623

About this episode

Faith Martin discusses her career as a casting director and her impact on the film and television industry.

Faith Martin is an Australian casting director for film and television, recognised for her pivotal role in identifying and launching Australian and International talent into global careers. With extensive experience across Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Europe, she has built a reputation for instinct-driven casting on high-profile television series and feature films with worldwide reach. Faith began her career casting television commercials, helping establish the casting department at Lintas Advertising, (TVCS), before founding Martin Artists, a successful talent agency representing actors, writers, and directors. Over twelve years, she built the agency into a thriving business representing many of Australia’s most respected creatives, including Geoffrey Rush, Mel Gibson, Wendy Hughes, John Meillon, Sam Neill, writer Geoffrey Atherden and director George Whaley. This foundation continues to inform her sharp understanding of talent development, career trajectory, and international market positioning. Her early Australian television credits include Return to Eden, Bad Cop, Bad Cop, Above the Law, Going Home, The Battlers, Two Twisted, Blue…

People in this episode

Host: Peter Eyers

Guest: Faith Martin

Topics covered

  • casting
  • film industry
  • television
  • talent development
  • international careers

Keywords

  • casting director
  • Australian talent
  • film
  • television
  • international careers
  • talent agency
  • casting

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Return to Eden, Bad Cop, Bad Cop, Above the Law, Going Home, The Battlers, Two Twisted, Blue Heelers, Water Rats, Stingers, Murder Call

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