Des Hamilton (director)
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Des Hamilton is a casting director who began casting in 2001 when fellow Glaswegian Lynne Ramsay asked him to help find a non-actress to play the co-lead opposite Samantha Morton in Morvern Callar. He went on to cast the whole film, famously street casting Kathleen McDermott who went on to win the Best Newcomer BAFTA. He is London based with offices in Glasgow too.[1][2]
Personal Life
Has one son, Ethan Buffalo, with ex-wife actress Kate Ashfield. He had professional football trials alongside David Moyes, Willie McStay at Celtic FC in his teenage years.
Filmography
Television Credits
| Year | Name | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 - 2019 | Top Boy | Nia DaCosta | Winner (First Ever) - BAFTA Award for Best Casting [3] |
| 2017 | Gun Powder | J Blakeson | |
| 2014 | Glue | Daniel Nettheim | |
| 2013 | Privado | Jim Hosking | |
| 2008 | Fallout | Ian Rickson |
Film Credits
| Year | Name | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Jojo Rabbit | Taika Waititi | Winner – Artios CSA Award 2020 |
| 2019 | The King | David Michod | |
| 2019 | High Life | Claire Denis | |
| 2016 | Adult Life Skills | Rachel Tunnard | |
| 2012 | Swimmer | Lynne Ramsay | |
| 2011 | Melancholia | Lars Von Trier | |
| 2011 | Wuthering Heights | Andrea Arnold | |
| 2011 | Tyrannosaur | Paddy Considine | |
| 2010 | Four Lions | Chris Morris | |
| 2009 | Enter The Void | Garpar Noe | |
| 2008 | Bronson | Nicolas Winding |
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