Tom Payne(XXVII)
- Casting Director
- Casting Department
Tom is originally from a council estate in Bristol and now lives in London.They are one half of the duo Allen & Payne Casting.
At the heart of Allen & Payne Casting is a commitment to championing young talent and elevating voices from underrepresented communities. In 2022, they duo launched GAP Workshops, a free initiative designed to support and introduce trans actors to the film and television industry. Several participants have since gone on to book their first professional TV credits. Their work with GAP Workshops was nationally recognised when they became finalists in the Positive Role Model for LGBT category at the National Diversity Awards 2024. In 2026, the duo were recognised for their work and received the Global Impact Award at the Artois Awards.
At the heart of Allen & Payne Casting is a commitment to championing young talent and elevating voices from underrepresented communities. In 2022, they duo launched GAP Workshops, a free initiative designed to support and introduce trans actors to the film and television industry. Several participants have since gone on to book their first professional TV credits. Their work with GAP Workshops was nationally recognised when they became finalists in the Positive Role Model for LGBT category at the National Diversity Awards 2024. In 2026, the duo were recognised for their work and received the Global Impact Award at the Artois Awards.
