Shauna Griffith began her screen journey at age five, landing a leading role in the short film Pluck. Over the years she appeared in television dramas, feature films and commercials — including projects such as Amber (RTE), the Jim Sheridan–linked Dreamhouse, and the feature film Life’s a Breeze. Growing up in a family immersed in drama and theatre — her mother’s running of a long-established stage school — meant Shauna spent her childhood and adolescence deeply rooted in performance and training.
As she matured, Shauna’s passion for storytelling and for helping performers shine gradually shifted her focus from acting to casting. Her time studying social sciences — and later working abroad in recruitment — revealed how she could combine her love for the business side of production with her creative instincts. On returning to Ireland, this fusion of skills found its expression in founding SGCASTING, where she now works full-time as Casting Director.
Under Shauna’s leadership, SG Casting has taken on a wide variety of projects — from national TV and film dramas to commercials and short films. Among her recent credits as casting director are short films such as Remote Strutting, Bunker Baby, and I Can’t Go On, as well as the TV Series, Showkids for RTE.
What drives Shauna’s approach to casting is empathy, insight and a deep respect for actors. Having herself experienced the challenges of auditioning, she believes strongly in creating a safe, encouraging and professional environment — one where actors feel supported even if they don’t get a role. She loves discovering fresh talent and seeing how the right performer can bring a character to life, enriching the story in ways even the script may not have anticipated.
Shauna Griffith began her screen journey at age five, landing a leading role in the short film Pluck. Over the years she appeared in television dramas, feature films and commercials — including projects such as Amber (RTE), the Jim Sheridan–linked Dreamhouse, and the feature film Life’s a Breeze. Growing up in a family immersed in drama and theatre — her mother’s running of a long-established stage school — meant Shauna spent her childhood and adolescence deeply rooted in performance and training.
As she matured, Shauna’s passion for storytelling and for helping performers shine gradually shifted her focus from acting to casting. Her time studying social sciences — and later working abroad in recruitment — revealed how she could combine her love for the business side of production with her creative instincts. On returning to Ireland, this fusion of skills found its expression in founding SGCASTING, where she now works full-time as Casting Director.
Under Shauna’s leadership, SG Casting has taken on a wide variety of projects — from national TV and film dramas to commercials and short films. Among her recent credits as casting director are short films such as Remote Strutting, Bunker Baby, and I Can’t Go On, as well as the TV Series, Showkids for RTE.
What drives Shauna’s approach to casting is empathy, insight and a deep respect for actors. Having herself experienced the challenges of auditioning, she believes strongly in creating a safe, encouraging and professional environment — one where actors feel supported even if they don’t get a role. She loves discovering fresh talent and seeing how the right performer can bring a character to life, enriching the story in ways even the script may not have anticipated.
Our casting work has been recognised across major film festivals, television awards, and industry platforms.
We collaborate closely with directors and producers to deliver casting that elevates storytelling, performance, and authenticity – resulting in projects that receive critical and international recognition.
Shauna creates a warm, supportive audition environment rooted in empathy, open communication and respect, shaped by her own earlier experience as an actor.
Through SGCASTING and years of industry relationships, she taps into a wide, diverse pool of emerging and established performers across Ireland.
Shauna’s portfolio spans national campaigns, narrative shorts, feature films, and children’s TV/animation, allowing her to adapt to projects of any scale or creative tone.
From assisting on larger international features and TV series to leading cast searches for indie and Irish-based global teams, she understands cross-border production needs.
Her commercial credits include major national brands across finance, retail, telecom, beverage and energy, delivering efficient, organised casting pipelines.
Directors and producers praise Shauna for her clarity, responsiveness and ability to elevate a project with thoughtful lists, smooth sessions, and professional communication.
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