Rhia Douty

Casting Researcher

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Rhia is a TV Producer with a wealth of experience casting real people. She has discovered a range of characters - from the UK's first female lab-meat scientist to a young cosmetic surgery addict - and she champions diverse representation on screen. Rhia handles sensitive topics with care while also drawing out humour from contributors. An experienced story producer, she is confident leading interviews and creating compelling casting tapes.

Rhia has worked across the breadth of TV production, including sourcing locations, setting up shoots, producing on location and in the edit. She also has experience in feature films and live events.

Selected credits

Features & TV Drama

Date(s) Prod Co Title Producer Role

2017-01

Working Title Films

Various incl: Baby Driver, Darkest Hour, Bridget Jones' Baby

Eric Fellner

Producer's Assistant

TV

Date(s) Prod Co Title Director Producer Role

2021-02

DSP

Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr

Ryan Daly

Claire Walls

Producer

2021-02

Studio Ramsay / Cloud 10

21 & Over with Holly Ramsay

Justin Mandel

Casting Producer

2020-12

Studio Ramsay

Bank Balance

Mike Parker

Sue Allison

Casting AP

2020-06

DSP

Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr

Diccon Ramsay

Claire Walls

Assistant Producer

2020-02

Studio Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars

Sharon Powers

Casting AP

2019-12

Modest TV

Little Mix The Search

Dominic Gatt

Amy Boyle

Story AP

2019-08

Kalel Productions

Rich Kids Skint Holiday

David Noble

Coco Maclehose

Casting & Story AP

2019-08

Kalel Productions

Rich Kids Go Skint

David Noble

Coco Maclehose

Casting & Story Assistant Producer

2019-05

Studio Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars (pilot)

Claire Walls

Challenge Researcher

2019-01

BBC Studios

Dragons' Den

Jeanette Goulbourn

Chi Ukairo

Researcher

2018-11

Electric Ray

Call That Hard Work?

Rosie Saunders

Meredith Chambers

Researcher

2018-06

Electric Ray

Million Pound Menu S2

Adam Jarmain

Meredith Chambers

Casting Researcher

2018-01

Electric Ray

Million Pound Menu

Rob Fisher

Meredith Chambers

Edit Researcher

2018-05

Electric Ray

Seven Deadly Songs w/t

Karl Warner

Reseracher

2018-04

Electric Ray

One Million Heartbeats w/t

Karl Warner

Challenge & Gallery Researcher

Experiential / Live events

Date Prod Co / Agency Brand / Title Producer Role

2014 - Sep

innovision

Medical Technology: Trade Mission to China

Claudia Douglas

Project Manager

2014 - May

innovision

UK Pavillion: SportAccord 2014

Claudia Douglas

Project Manager

2014 - Mar

innovision

Museums & Attractions: Trade Mission to Russia

Claudia Douglas

Project Manager

2014 - Jan

innovision

Minister for Trade & Investment, Lord Livingston: Trade Mission to Turkey & Azerbaijan

Claudia Douglas

Project Manager

2013 - Sep

innovision

Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Dr Vince Cable: Trade Mission to Russia

Claudia Douglas

Project Manager

2012 - Aug

innovision

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert

Claudia & Andrew Douglas

Production Assistant

2012 - Jul

innovision

Paralympic Torch Relay

Claudia & Andrew Douglas

Production Assistant

2012 - Jun

innovision

Jamaica House - Puma (London 2012 Olympics)

Claudia & Andrew Douglas

Production Assistant

Countries Worked in

  • Azerbaijan
  • China
  • Russia
  • Turkey
  • USA

Languages

  • French - intermediate
  • Spanish - intermediate

Genres Worked in

  • Broadcast TV
  • Factual Entertainment
  • Obs-Doc
  • Entertainment
  • Studio
  • Competition
  • Food
  • Design
  • Business
  • Music
  • Feature film
  • Live events

Technical Skills

  • Final Cut Pro - Intermediate
  • Premier Pro - Intermediate
  • Photoshop - Basic
  • Trint - intermediate

Additional Skills

  • Creating casting strategies and outreach materials
  • Recording and editing casting tapes
  • Story producing on location and in studio
  • Story arcing and writing episode editorials
  • Writing interview questions; biogs and scripts
  • Challenge and format development
  • Sourcing locations
  • Negotiating access and fees
  • Forward planning shoots
  • Working with high profile talent
  • Edit producing
  • Passed 1st Option Managing Covid-19 Risks
  • Passed 1st Option Covid Supervisor top-up course