What's My Frame

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by veteran stunt coordinator, Scott Rogers. We have the rare opportunity to get a behind the scenes education on the world of stunts from one of Hollywood's best!

Scott shares stories from some of his most iconic projects like the John Wick films, Ford V. Ferri & The Bourne Ultimatum. Scott shares his advice for actors wanting to learn and do more stunt heavy roles.

But I think the real highlight of this conversation is Scott's insight into the special partnership and trust that is built between actor and stunt coordinator before you ever step on stage. Now let's get to the conversation

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by actress and EFT specialist, Jessica Myers.

I had the joy of learning from Jessica earlier this year at SAG-AFTRA in one of her workshops geared towards empowering and supporting actors both in and out of their acting work. As you'll hear in today's conversation, Jessica is a bright light and has a natural warmth but what really confirmed I needed to have her join me for a WMF conversation was when I experienced EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) personally in an audition.

In today's episode we dive into how EFT can empower your acting, reduce stress, Jessica's toolbox of science, positive psychology, creative visualization, the language of the subconscious mind and so much more! Jessica is driven by educating others how to create more joyful living and working as positive emotions optimize brain/body functioning, overall physical/emotional well-being, and performance. "You must increase your positive mental capital, also known as Psychological Capital, to self regulate, motivate, and activate. " Jessica Myers, CHt.

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined my model, photographer and Jill of all trades, Samantha Tokita. 

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director and Casting Fairy, Stacey Pianko. 

Stacey began her career in the Feature Film department at Disney/Touchstone Pictures, working on projects like Cool Runnings, Significant Other, The Three Musketeers, A Far Off Place and The Mighty Ducks. 

During her stint as Director of Casting at Disney Channel, stars such as Shia LaBeouf, Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan and Kaley Cuoco found their launching pad early in their careers. 

Stacey entered the independent casting world with her partner Orly Sitowitz, CSA and has cast many Independent Feature Films, including VIOLET  which premiered at TIFF.  

Stacey has worked with prominent directors/producers like Troy Miller, Adam Shankman, Jada Pinkett Smith, Marshall Herskovitz, Ed Zwick, Ed Harris, Matthew Carnahan and Howard Gordon. 

One very notable collaboration was working with James Cameron on AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Where Stacey coordinated a Worldwide Young Actor Search for the film. 

Now let's get to the conversation!

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by casting director, Jason Crow.

Jason's career in casting and entertainment education spans over 11 years across television, film, documentaries and commercials. He regularly teaches audition technique and casting workshops by invitation across Los Angeles at various studios, including SAG/AFTRA.

He founded Soundworc, a full-scale recording studio in 2018 where he produces and engineers a range of music, podcasts, voiceover, ADR and audiobook projects. He has worked on Emmy-nominated television shows and recorded alongside Grammy winners and cultural icons. Now let's get to the conversation!

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Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Michael Donovan.

Michael has cast over one thousand theatre productions, including shows produced at the Ahmanson Theatre, the Hollywood Bowl, Pasadena Playhouse, Mark Taper Forum, Kirk Douglas Theatre, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Geffen Playhouse, International City Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Getty Villa, Ricardo Montalban Theatre, Garry Marshall Theatre, Colony Theatre, Theatre @ Boston Court, 24th St. Theatre, The Soraya, San Francisco Symphony, Arizona Theatre Company, both the Palazzo Theatre and the Paris Theatre in Las Vegas, Arkansas Rep, Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Indiana Rep, as well as several national tours.

Michael is the recipient of nine Artios Awards. Beyond his prolific career in theatre; he's cast over a thousand commercials. He teaches at Pepperdine and USC, is President of the Foundation for New American Musicals, and serves on the Board of Directors for Camp Bravo. 

He somehow still finds time to give back teaching at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and to join us for this very special episode.

Now let's get to the conversation!

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by the incredible, Elizabeth Boykewich.

Elizabeth's resume and acts of service are prolific! From Casting Executive, to Podcaster and Producer, founder of The EB Co & the Thriving Community... Elizabeth's understanding and support of the artists' creative journey is unmatched!

Elizabeth spent two successful decades as the Senior Vice President of Talent & Casting at The Walt Disney Company discovering new stars, identifying where artists were most powerful and giving them “a platform to shine.” Elizabeth shares her invaluable insight into the world of casting through her compassion and intuitive understanding of artists.

In 2013 Elizabeth earned her MA in Spiritual Psychology with an emphasis in Counseling & Facilitation. This sparked another chapter in her life that as you'll hear has continued to support and empower her creative work. Her work in mindfulness, reiki & meditation formed the foundation for The EB Co. Where Elizabeth shares her purpose in life, inspires transformation and mirrors the magnificence she sees in others. "I believe true service lies in witnessing, guiding and holding space for other people as they move through the various chapters of life."

Now let's get to the conversation!

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by casting director and screenwriter Aaron Schoonover.

Aaron started his career in background performer casting, a side of casting we don't often hear about but one that's integral to creating our world on set.

We cover the different chapters, twists and turns that shaped Aaron into the casting director he is today. Working on projects like Severance, The Tender Bar & Teenage Bounty Hunters. Aaron approaches casting as a multifaceted creative process; taking into account the numerous puzzle pieces like producing and directing all while advocating for the actors. 

Now let's get to the conversation!

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Jodi Domanic. Jodi has worked as a Script & Continuity Supervisor for over 20 years in TV & film. A member of both Local 161 (NY) and Local 871 (LA), she works across the country!

Jodi's projects include DEFINITELY MAYBE, MARSHALL, THE CROWDED ROOM, BLUE BLOODS, THE AFFAIR & CABRINI premiering next month. 

I've wanted to spotlight the ultra important work of a Script & Continuity Supervisor for sometime and I'm truly delighted to have Jodi with us today to illuminate this career and share how her role and actors work together on set.

Prior to her career in TV & film Jodi earned her Ph.D. and worked as a Clinical Psychologist for over 10. Over the past few years, she has worked with a handful of other experienced Script & Continuity Supervisors to develop the Script Supervisor Training & Apprenticeship Program (SSTAP) which will provide both classroom and on-set training for future Script Supervisors. 

Now let's get to the conversation!

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Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by prolific casting director Kim Miscia of Bowling/Miscia Casting.

To start us off Kim walks us through the many mentors and opportunities that helped shape her career in casting. She also shares some very important stories on those transition periods in a creative career; a good reminder for us all. 

Kim and her partner, Beth Bowling have built one of the most respected and beloved casting offices by NY actors. She shares her advice for virtual and in the room auditions while taking actors off the rook if you will, encouraging them to create and play in their auditions.

Kim's career includes DR. DEATH, BLUE BLOODS, MR. ROBOT, MAD MEN, YOU and GOSSIP GIRL to name only a few. Kim and her team have helped bring to life some of the most  beloved, iconic and memorable characters on TV.

Now let's get to the conversation!

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Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Jenn Presser. For anyone that's met Jenn or listened to her podcast Tipsy Casting you know Jenn is a beautiful balance of strength and heart!

I met Jenn several years ago and still remember to this day her kindness and the way she made an effort to get to know me as an actor in the room, my interests, where I studied... it was one of those rare times where you really feel yourself coming into focus. It wasn't a question of if but when could we have Jenn on the show because she is a busy woman!!

As you'll hear today Jenn is truly an inspiration. An excellent example of going where you're celebrated and taking on the challenges that scare you! After working with some of the top casting directors in the US; Jenn founded her own company, Break Away Casting. 

In 2023 she continued to blaze her own trail by relocating to the UK; and expanding her office. I'm sure it's becoming evident that Jenn isn't afraid of hard work, or finding her own way in this business. Break Away Casting is now one of the first offices of it's kind offering productions an expert on both US & UK talent. 

And lastly Jenn shares how her hit podcast, Tipsy Casting with fellow casting director Jessica Sherman came about. Now let's get to this fabulous conversation!

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Brian Sutow. I had the joy of meeting Brian through a SAG-AFTRA Foundation class earlier this year. His articulate redirects, instinctual understanding of an actor's process and natural warmth made for a really special class. There's also the fact he's a fellow NCSA Pickle, so obviously for many reasons I wanted to have him on the show and discuss his creative journey! 

Brian shares the twists and turns that lead him into a career in casting; he's now part of one of the busiest offices in LA. One thing I really admire about Brian is his openness; when reading with him you feel like you have someone in the world you've created with you and that he's genuinely rooting for you to succeed! Brian also shares some really empowering thoughts on his time as an actor and how he felt auditioning. 

I can't wait to share this episode with y'all; I hope it encourages your creativity like it did mine! Now let's get to this fabulous conversation!

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by prolific casting director, Michael Testa.

With over 100 credits Michael has some truly iconic stories to share today! From COLD CASE & ROSWELL to a few of our favorite holiday films, Micheal shares his casting process and how he found some of those truly mind binding characters on COLD CASE.

Micheal is a straight shooter and articulates what a lot of us have been feeling in the industry as "growing pains". With over 25 years in the business he didn't skip a beat in confirming the audition model and casting process has changed more in the last few years than the ten prior.

I had the joy of meeting Micheal years ago in class and I'm so glad we have him joining us on the podcast today for a few laughs. Now let's get to the conversation!

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Howard Meltzer.

Today we dive into Howard's passion for identifying and discovering new talent; he's become the go-to casting director for projects with children and young adult performers. Howard has worked with CBS, Disney Channel, HBO Max, NBC, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Peacock, and Warner Brothers Television to name a few.

His mission to find the talent that brings the writers' vision to life with authenticity, honesty, and humor is consistently recognized and celebrated. He's been nominated for two Emmys for Outstanding Casting and has also been nominated for a staggering, twenty five Artios Awards for excellence in casting, winning the honor three times.

Outside the office, Howard is the Vice President of the Casting Society of America and serves as a Governor for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Now let's get to this fabulous conversation!

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Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by the absolutely lovely and delightful, Anna Rocío Mendoza. 

Anna is an LA native and 1st generation Xicana. Today Anna shares how she was inspired by watching Telenovelas as a child. Her plans to work in TV production with Univision along with the twists and turns that lead her to a career in casting. Anna shares some beautiful stories about the mentors and influential voices in her career like Mary Jo Slater and G. Charles Wright. 

She deserves a gold star for the impressive flowchart she lays out for us in the show demystifying the intricate and often misunderstood casting approval process.

This conversation quickly went from a podcast recording to feeling like having a conversation with a good friend... I'm confident y'all will hear what makes Anna so special as well. Now let's get to the conversation

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Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by powerhouse, commercial casting director, Mary Egan-Callahan.

Mary has been a leader in the New York casting space for years, and is part of the House Casting team. With clients like Bank of America, Bud Light, Diet Coke, Levi's, FedEx, AT&T, Verizon, and Gillette.

Mary has an extensive understanding of the space and shares her prolific insight and advice with us today. Commercials have long been a key element to a successful and lasting career as an actor.

This episode is for actors looking to strengthen their commercial materials, elevate their auditions through training and those looking to get a better understanding of the commercial process and space.

Mary's love for her work and deep respect and understanding of actors is evident; it's no surprise House is such a beloved office by actors! Now let's get to the conversation!

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by writer/producer Hannah Friedman. Hannah's credits include PIXAR, LUCASFILM, SHOWTIME, NETFLIX, COMEDY CENTRAL, DISNEY, and more.

Today Hannah shares stories from her eclectic childhood, the relatable rollercoaster of young ambition. From her first book that didn't make the NY Times best sellers list but ultimately did open other doors for her career. She shares her experience coming up as a young writer and how those experiences shaped and influenced her work now as a producer staffing writers.

Hannah in a word is relatable! She shares her unfiltered truth of how she overcomes self doubt and how as a new creative on the team you're working overtime in your head and putting far more effort into "getting it right" than anyone would know from seeing you. This is an excellent episode for our writers and multi-hyphenates.

Now let's get to the conversation!

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by casting director Matthew Maisto.

This episode quickly became a master class! Matthew is truly a joy to talk to. His openness to share his experiences in the industry including perspective on how the industry evolved from the 2007 Writers Strike paired with the economic downturn.

Matthew shares his prolific knowledge into the world of comedy; from understanding the subtleties and nuances of different comedy styles to putting your best foot forward in auditions. Matthew's credits include 80 For Brady, Insecure, The Tale, Modern Family to name a few.  Now let's get to the conversation!

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Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by casting director Erica A. Hart.

Erica was born and raised in Washington, DC. She graduated from NYU's Tisch where she studied film and television. We dive into her time there, her first experiences casting and the lasting community she found amongst her fellow students.

Erica has been casting for over a decade and as you'll hear in our conversation she loves her work and loves the opportunity to create with fellow artists. She started off in the studio/network space at ABC Primetime Casting and then moved to independent casting. Erica shares stories from casting THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE (MAX), BUST DOWN (PEACOCK); her Broadway premier CHICKEN and BISCUITS and more.

Erica is an Artios award winner, a CSA Board Member, and all around incredible casting director championing for actors. We had so much fun recording this one! Now let's get to the conversation  

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by casting director Sean DeSimone. I'm really excited to have Sean join us as we dive into the hosting space and get a better understanding of the vast differences between hosting and tv/film casting. Sean is an expert in TV Host and Brand Spokesperson casting, having worked extensively with QVC and the Home Shopping Network as well as numerous beauty, fashion, home and fitness brands. Now let's get to the conversation!

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by award-winning composer and sound designer Lindsay Jones.

Lindsay's resume is extensive spanning mediums, genres and decades. He not only is a Tony nominee, a respected professor but an extremely passionate advocate for the arts and safe working conditions. 
Lindsay's Broadway credits include Slave Play, The Nap, Bronx Bombers and A Time To Kill; and a nomination for a Tony for Best Score and Best Sound Design of a Play. His off-Broadway work has been heard at Playwrights Horizons, The Public Theater, MCC, Primary Stages, and many others. International credits include works at Royal Shakespeare Festival (UK), Stratford Festival (Canada), and many others. Lindsay has created music and sound for over 500 productions in regional theatres across the US. Awards include seven Joseph Jefferson Awards and twenty-four nominations, 2 ASCAP Plus Awards, two Ovation Awards and three nominations, a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, a San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Award and two nominations, as well as multiple nominations for Drama Desk Awards, Helen Hayes Awards, Barrymore Awards, and many others.

In film/television, he has created original score for over 35 projects, including HBO Films' A Note Of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin, which won the 2006 Academy Award for Best Documentary, Short Subject. His work encompasses features like The View From Tall, Ash, and The Brass Teapot; TV shows such as Sony Pictures' series Family Practice for Lifetime Television, shorts such as The Follower, House Of Stairs, and Grace; and full-length documentaries such as Hearing Voices and Cleveland.

In podcasts, Lindsay is the in-house composer/sound designer for the weekly podcast The Imagine Neighborhood, produced by the Committee For Children, and for the ongoing Play On series for Next Chapter Podcasts. Other podcast and audio drama work includes A Streetcar Named Desire (starring Audra McDonald) for Audible, Team Up (starring Susan Sarandon and Timothy Busfield) for Marvel, Wormwood (featuring Kevin Kline) for Real Jetpacks Productions, Hamlet for KPBS/The Old Globe, Soundstage for Playwrights Horizons, Twelfth Night and Measure For Measure for Chicago Shakespeare, and The Intersect for Micromass.

In education and advocacy Lindsay is an adjunct professor of sound design at University of North Carolina School Of The Arts. Other universities where he's taught include Yale, Juilliard, Northwestern, Purdue, Depaul, NYU, UCLA, UCSD, UC Irvine, Rutgers, University of Illinois, and Chapman. He is a founding member and the co-chair of the executive board of Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association (TSDCA), and co-founded The Collaborator Party with John Gromada. He is also a founding member of NO MORE 10 Out Of 12's, an advocacy group dedicated to safe working environments in theatre. Now let's get to the conversation!!

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by NY casting director Laura Schutzel.

In Laura's nearly 20 years at Tara Rubin Casting she's worked alongside the theatre-makers whose names are atop the marquees that matter. She's participated in thousands of auditions and knows what makes an audition great and what makes an actor memorable.

With an evident and deep love for the arts & supporting young artists Laura shares numerous great stories... But as a kid who grew up in the magical world of theatre this quote really hit home. "When you audition for a play, you are not just auditioning for that one project: you are auditioning for every project the entire team ever does."

She also shares her process for working with actors one on one. Helping demystify the process, shifting the approach to auditioning as an opportunity to do your best work in the allotted time and establish yourself as an actor and creator.

Connect with Laura: lauraschutzel.com or @laura_schutzel on Instagram

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Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by casting director Byron Beane. Byron's career in the arts has given him a very unique point of view;  his resume includes talent management, producing and casting so in fact he's seen behind the curtain in all directions. 

He began his career in entertainment studying as an actor in New York City. Byron shares a very relatable story from his first professional audition in the city that changed his future career goals... He then moved to the business side to help champion actors and guide their careers. Byron has worked in top casting offices as well as independently, casting pilots, films, commercials and branded content.

Byron's projects include GORDITA CHRONICLES, FLAMIN' HOT, COYOTE & THE WITCHES.  Now let's get to the conversation

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Today on What's My Frame's 100th ep!! I'm joined by NY casting director Rikki Gimelstob! I put a lot of thought into what conversation should help us celebrate this milestone and y'all are in for a treat with this ep. Rikki is extremely generous with her insight, experiences and evident love for her work; I'm so proud of how the conversion turned out. Thank you to each and everyone of you for growing with us over the seasons, adding value to this space and being without question the best listens and creative community!!

Rikki is currently casting CHICAGO PD (NBC) and FBI INTERNATIONAL (CBS). She has been a Casting Director at Telsey + Company and Donna Grossman Casting, and has also cast projects with Beke/White Casting, Hirschfeld/Flood Casting and NBCUniversal.

 
Select casting projects include: KEVIN CAN F*CK HIMSELF (AMC), MERRY KISSCAM (HULU/MARVISTA), HELPSTERS (APPLETV+), THE LAST OG (TBS), Sarah Cooper and Cindy Chupack's Pilot HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITHOUT HURTING MEN'S FEELINGS (CBS), NOS4A2 (AMC), and numerous pilots for NBCUniversal, AMC and FOX. She was nominated for an Artios Award for her work on KEVIN CAN F*CK HIMSELF. 
 

An active member of the Casting Society of America, Rikki serves on the Commercial Committee, which works to unify and empower commercial casting directors across the country. 

In addition, Rikki is an active teaching artist at NYU and AMDA as well as working with private students. I had the joy of working with Rikki one on one and I highly recommend connecting with her! We worked on procedural pacing and character development a space I wanted to gain confidence in. Rikki's help and redirects from start to finish were exactly what I needed.  A proud graduate of the University of Michigan, Rikki is very involved with Cycle For Survival, a charity that raises money for rare cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. 

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Meg Swertlow. Meg a Los Angeles-born and raised screenwriter/director; today she shares her passion for creating female-driven stories. In the past three years, Meg has directed eight short films, seven of which she wrote. Her horror short, The Voiceless, is part of the feature-length anthology, Give Me an A, a response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. We also dive into the rewarding and very real challenges of indie filmmaking with Meg's recent proof of concept for No Overnight Parking, which stars and was produced by Alyssa Milano and French Stewart.

In November 2022, she participated in the Ryan Murphy Half Initiative Director program, shadowing an episode of Lone Star: 911. Meg just wrapped post-production on the proof of concept for No Overnight Parking, which stars and was produced by Alyssa Milano and French Stewart. In March 2023, No Overnight Parking was selected for the K Period Media/Blumhouse Inaugural Screamwriting Fellowship. Meg’s short films have played in over 40 international genre film festivals, including Fantastic Fest, Scream Fest, Fright Fest UK, FilmQuest, Final Girls Berlin and Overlook Film Festival.

Meg studied advanced screenwriting at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts and her work has won over 30 screenwriting accolades, including Emerging Screenwriters’ Shoot Your Short Grand Prize and ISA’s Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch. Her YA pilot, Witch, Please!, won Best Short Script at FilmQuest ‘22 and was ranked the “#1 hour-long family pilot of all time” on Coverfly. She’s a Hedgebrook Screenwriting Fellow, Middlebury Screenwriting Fellow and Women in Film Mentee.

Before transitioning to film, Meg had a 10-year career as an entertainment journalist, writing for Entertainment Tonight and E! News. She studied improv at Groundlings, UCB and iO West and performed hundreds of improv shows around Los Angeles. She also trained in acting through the Sharon Chatten Studio, the Ivana Chubbock Studio and the London Dramatic Academy through the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. The California girl is a proud graduate of Hamilton College in Upstate New York.

Meg also shares the importance of consistently creating your own work. Advocating for yourself and saying yes when opportunity & hard work meet. Now let's get to the conversion!

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by UK Casting Director Shakyra Dowling. Shakyra knows the film and television industry inside out. Having trained and worked as an actor, she spent several years in production before establishing herself as a casting director.
A fierce champion of new and emerging talent, Shakyra's office Shakyra Dowling Casting has carved out a niche specializing in independent British feature films and European co-productions alongside television and commercials – many of which have been internationally recognized and gone on to be nominated for multiple awards including BAFTAs and BIFAs, and at festivals from Sundance to TIFF.
I'm so excited to have Shakyra join us to discuss all things Spotlight, the UK market and so much more, now let's get to the conversation!

Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by award winning filmmaker, West Eldredge. West shares his journey from LA to DC; the lessons he learned working in unscripted and the many other hats that have made him the versatile filmmaker he is today. West shares some enlightening and very encouraging insight into the indie casting process from the director's perspective. He walks us through some of the lessons he's learned on his first feature LOVE DOGS; as well as encouraging other young filmmakers to "just write". We definitely believe in taking an active hand in your career and staying creative, West is an excellent example of surrounding yourself with a strong creative community and never giving up on your ideas.

Now let's get to the conversation!!

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Emmy & Artios nominated, NY-based casting director Sabrina Hyman.

Sabrina's credits include the HBO limited series The Night Of, Mrs. Fletcher; the Apple TV + series Invasion; and the independent features Blumenthal and The Illegal. 

In addition to film and television casting, Sabrina has cast VR shorts (Lincoln in the Bardo), immersive theater (Money Heist: The Experience), and podcasts (This American Life). 

Prior to casting independently, she worked with, among others, Avy Kaufman, Bialy/Thomas, and Denise Chamian. Past projects include: Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln and Robert Redford’s The Conspirator; episodics such as Royal Pains (USA) and The Unit (CBS); and pilots for Younger (TV Land) and Lie to Me (FOX).  

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Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by lifestyle photographer and director Jeff Vallee. I'm so excited to have Jeff join me for our first photography focused conversation! I discovered Jeff's body of work via Cast Partners, went on my usual rabbit hole adventure of researching his work, creative process and luckily Jeff agreed to join me today to share some incredible stories and insight into his work with clients like Nike, Sony, Urban Outfitters, Fitbit, Pandora and Esquire Magazine among others. We also chat about his personal and passion projects. The evolution of print work and a rare behind the scenes into the creative process and casting of some of your favorite print campaigns. Now let's get to the conversation!

Welcome to Season 4 of What's My Frame!! We have an extra special conversation to kick off the season; today I'm joined by New York Casting Director, Maribeth Fox. 

Maribeth has been a part of the Laura Rosenthal Casting office for over fifteen years; working alongside major talents like Todd Haynes, Paolo Sorrentino, Oren Moverman, Joachim Trier, Ed Burns, Mindy Kaling, Anton Corbijn, and Lisa Cholodenko as well as up and coming feature directors, Guy Nattiv, Olivia Newman, & Paul Downs Colaizzo.

Some of Maribeth's favorite credits include Olive Kitteridge and Mildred Pierce both for HBO, Jay-Z’s music video for Smile, Wonderstruck with Todd Haynes, A Quiet Place, Modern Love for Amazon and Liz Garbus’ narrative feature debut, Lost Girls. Two of her three films at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival broke sales records, Late Night and Brittany Runs A Marathon. Most recent credits include Sharper for Apple TV, directed by Benjamin Caron, Bottoms, produced by Elizabeth Banks, Murder Mystery 2 with Happy Madison, and the upcoming A Different Man from Killer Films and A24.

When I say today's conversation fed my soul as an actor, I'm not exaggerating! It was pure joy to listen to Maribeth's stories, experiences casting and compassionate understanding of actor's work... Now let's get to the conversation!!

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Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by casting legend, John Frank Levey. John is a four-time Emmy Award-winning casting director. He's cast iconic shows like ER, The West Wing, Shameless, as well as countless other tv series, miniseries, TV movies, video games and features. John is also a five-time winner of the Casting Society of America's Artios Award and the recipient of its prestigious Hoyt Bowers Award, given for excellence in casting and outstanding contributions to the casting profession. After decades at Warner Bros, John became Vice President of Casting for John Wells Productions before launching his own casting company. Today we dive into John's rich history in Hollywood, some iconic behind the scenes stories along with discussing a few of my favorite chapters from his best selling book Right for the Role! I'm over the moon to have John on the show with me this week, I know you all are going to love this episode!! Now let's get to the conversation!!

On this episode of What's My Frame? I'm joined by director & executive producer Mike Caron. Mike is one of the busiest and most innovative multicam Directors intown. He's truly become the multicam expert; with over 450 episodes of television on his resume. Mike recently Executive Produced and Directed the pilot of THE FAIRLY ODD PARENTS with Paramount +. Mike is also currently the series director and producer for the hit Nickelodeon series DANGER FORCE. HENRY DANGER, SIDE HUSTLE & DANGER GOES DIGITAL. In today's conversation Mike and I dive into the unexpected twists and turns of the industry. Insight into booking and working on multicam, building community within your cast and so much more! 

Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by casting director, Angela Boehm. Angela has been working in theater and film for over 25 years. Starting as an assistant, and using each experience to hone her craft and grow in her field, she successfully built her resume and career into one of the most sought after casting directors in Ohio. Angela has worked on feature films such as White Noise, Judas and the Black Messiah, Queen and Slim, The Last Witch Hunter & Fast 8. As a trusted name in the entertainment community, and with an ever-growing database of over 13,000 SAG and non-union actors, Angela Boehm Casting has become a powerhouse office not only in Ohio but Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Michigan, Illinois and Georgia. I'm thrilled to have Angela join me as we continue our series learning more about regional casting! Now let's get to the conversation!

Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by casting associate, Missy Finnell of Donna Belajac Casting. Missy is truly a delight with an unmatched heart for actors; this episode could have easily turned into two or three parts! I've auditioned for Missy & Donna a number of times and always felt so empowered and also connected to the office in the virtual audition world because of the ladies' attention to detail. DBC actually holds office hours to answer questions and support actors through their auditions, something we go into more detail on today. Missy's casting resume includes Mayor Of Kingstown, A Man Called Otto, American Rust and countless others! Another topic Missy and I discuss is the often confusing and sometimes frustrating subject of getting repeatedly called in for a show but not quite booking it. I hope this conversation sheds some light on how this is a positive and not a negative and how casting is truly fighting for actors behind the scenes! Now let's get to the conversation!

Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by casting director Christy Dooley. I'm thrilled to have Christy join me for our first look behind the scenes of daytime. Christy shares her journey from graduation to Northern, CA theatre that ultimately led her to LA, where in '87 she started work on a brand new show, The Bold and The Beautiful.  To date Christy has cast over eight thousand episodes of the worlds most watched show and has been nominated for numerous Daytime Emmys. Today Christy gives us a rare behind the scenes look into the world of daytime. Now let's get to the conversation!

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Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by casting director Rachel Reiss from Liz Lewis Casting. Rachel works in the world of Film, TV, Commercials, Animation and VO. Rachel’s career started primarily in TV where she cast shows for numerous networks including the Food Network, Bravo, Oxygen, HGTV, and Discovery.  At Liz Lewis Casting, she's focused more on scripted projects. Her recent credits include Get Rolling with Otis, The Painter, and Super Kitties. Rachel has cast hundreds of commercials and voice-overs, including many that have been recognized with Clio Awards and Cannes Lion Awards. Rachel was honored as the 2019 and 2022 Heller Awards Recipient for Best Northeast Commercial and VO Casting. She has also cast numerous web series and podcasts. Rachel sits on the Board of Directors for the Casting Society of America as the VP of Technology. But beyond her extremely impressive resume Rachel has a massive heart for actors and her work. I can't wait for you all to hear this great episode; now let's get to the conversation!

Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by composer Matt Bowen. Matt is an ASCAP award-winning composer based in Los Angeles. A classically trained violinist from the age of three, we have a good laugh about suzuki lessons. He went on to play various instruments in poorly-named rock bands; his sense of  humor made this such a fun episode. Matt ultimately shifted to working behind-the-scenes, writing music for various tv shows while also producing and engineering albums with bands. He soon pivoted to composing full-time; always looking for fresh creative outlets resulted in a number of TV/film opportunities we dive into today. From THE BINGE, THE BOYS and BAD MOMS to name a few. Today Matt takes us on a fascinating behind the scenes explaining how musical worlds are created to fully articulate and shape the viewer's experience! Now let's get to the conversion!

Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by Madeline Di Nonno, president & CEO of the Genna Davis Institute on Gender in Media. The Geena Davis Institute is the leading research based non-profit working within the entertainment and media industry to achieve gender equity in family media and entertainment. Madeline leads the Institute's strategic direction, advocacy, programs and research. I'm so thankful to have Madeline join us on What's My Frame? this week to share her insight and what the Institute is doing within the industry to change the content the next generation of young creatives are watching.

Madeline brings a track record of successful executive leadership in the entertainment, non-profit & digital space. Madeline previously served as President and CEO of On The Scene Productions, a leader in streaming content creation and distribution. She lead the company's new business development and streaming platforms for clients like Nike, Gatorade, Iconix, and PepsiCo.

Prior to On The Scene, Madeline served in executive positions for Anchor Bay Entertainment/Starz Media and Echo Bridge Home Entertainment where she led global brand marketing, franchise development, acquisitions, and digital media initiatives in North America, United Kingdom and Australia.

Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by casting director Hunter McHugh of On The Hunt Casting. Hunter is based out of beautiful New Orleans, Louisiana. Today he shares his road to casting and how his background as an actor including his time with the Moscow Art Theater shaped and educated him to become the casting director he is today. I've had the joy of auditing for Hunter and his office a number of times; we take those experiences as a jumping off point and dive into his process while hopefully alumnating the process for actors as to what happens after you submit your tape. Hunter also shares insight into the growing Louisiana commercial market. Now let's get to the conversation!

Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by Poker Face hair department head, Marcel Dagenais. I had the absolute joy of meeting Marcel last year on the set of Rain Johnson's new series Poker Face.

In the week leading up to joining the show I was blown away by Marcel and his team's attention to detail and pre planing. It dawned on me so many actors don't know what to expect after the offer email. We spend so much time focusing on getting the job we don't discuss the flood of emails / txts and planing that happens between booking and landing on set. Today Marcel and I discuss just that, how to share helping info with the hair & MUA department heads before arriving in their trailer along with so many more helpful tips. 

Of course we also dive into Marcel's work in commercials and editorial along with a few favorites stories from set including a wild one from Russian Doll. 

Additional credits and collaborators include, New York Magazine, PAPER Magazine, TIME, WWD, Refinery 29, V Magazine, NYLON, NYLON Mexico, Schön! Magazine, BUST, Inked Magazine, Vogue, Rolling Stone, Marie Claire, Cultured Magazine, Creem, NIKKI, U+MAG,Backstage, M Magazine, Time Out New York, New York Times. John Lee, Andrew Gaynord, Ryan McFaul, Chioke Nassor, Jake Wilson, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Lilly Burns, Nick Jasenovec, Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers, Michael Showalter, Leslye Headland, Jamie Babbit, Natasha Lyonne, Nick Paley, Pamela Romanowsky, The Daniels, Rian Johnson and Iain B MacDonald.

Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by Weeble Mountain founder and head casting director Rachel Mossey. I'm constantly working to connect with creatives actively working to move the needle in our industry along with illuminating their work. As soon as I found Weeble Mountains' site and began to read their mission statement and how representation matters to them, I knew Rachel's voice was one I wanted to share on the show. Today Rachel opens up about past experiences casting and creating opportunities for artists within the LGBTQ+ community along with those who are differently abled. Rachel also shares insight into "real people casting", the evolving Portland market and advice for those wanting to work more in the fitness / adventure commercial world.

To kick off Season 3 we're flipping the mic! Today host and What's My Frame? founder Laura Linda Bradley is in the guest seat. Laura shares her journey into the arts and why building an inclusive and accessible creative community was so important to her. Laura also opens up and shares some painful lessons from her career, how closed doors can be a blessing you can't see at the time and how learning what you're not willing to accept is sometimes the greatest inspiration for change. Now let's get to the conversation!

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Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by casting director Lisa Ystrom. You've likely heard the phrase "comedy is a serious business", today Lisa breaks down some of our biggest questions surrounding not only comedy auditions but virtual auditions in general. Lisa has worked on some of our most beloved comedies like Suburgatory, Young & Hungry, A to Z and My Big Fat Greek Wedding. I can't wait for you all to hear the invaluable insight Lisa has to share on auditions and the business! 

Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by casting director, coach and social media maven Brette Goldstein. Brette's resume includes TV, more than 50 independent films, 200+ commercials and theatre from her ten seasons as the resident casting director at Washington, DC’s Folger Elizabethan Theatre.

Films Brette has cast have won awards and been official selections at most of the major film festivals, including Sundance, Tribeca and Cannes. Brette is the former Co-Producing Director of Washington Jewish Theatre, Production Manager at Washington Shakespeare Co., and Associate Producer of the Washington Theatre Festival. Brette's honest and humorous take on the industry and life is SO refreshing!

Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by casting director and advocate Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick. 

Danielle is an advocate manifesting change in how the real world is reflected in today’s media. She has been an active member of the New York casting community since 2004. Nickelodeon was her casting home for over 14 years, where she tapped into her love of developing young talent. From live action and animation, scripted and unscripted, long form and short form, and even podcasts,  she has and loves to cast it all!

She is the co-VP of Advocacy for the Casting Society of America, her work elevating underrepresented communities has been barrier breaking and continues to motivate her to manifest change in how the real world is seen on screen. A leader in the organization's Equity in Entertainment committee, she serves on the board of both the Casting Society of America and Casting Society Cares, where her focus is on Training & Education. She prides herself on being an ally to artists and aspiring talent of all abilities.

Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by cinematographer Johanna Coelho. Johanna was born and raised in France. Seeking to enrich her European approach with the American perspective, she moved to Los Angeles in 2011 where she studied cinematography at the prestigious American Film Institute. Variety named her as one of the Up Next generation of filmmakers in 2018. Johanna has worked as a cinematographer on a number of diverse projects, including award-winning narrative films, music videos, and TV. Her early determination and drive for cinematography has led her to be one of the youngest cinematographer to ever shoot network television.

Johanna loves to say she is a visual psychologist: her role is to understand and interpret the emotions of the characters, to create for them the best visual atmosphere to act in.

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Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by the hilarious and super talented Nat Bernstein! Nat's been a successful writer, producer and showrunner for more than 30 years. With credits like The Gregory Hines Show, Center of The Universe, Over The Top, Curse, Abby, Supah Ninjas and Doogie Howser, MD. Nat has a wealth of insight into the industry that we as actors rarely get to hear. Funfact Nat actually began his career as a successful working actor, after studying at Penn State. Appearing on The Wonder Years, Hill Street Blues and a little show called The Golden Girls, which of course we talk about today! Nat's understanding of actors and how they book makes him an ideal teacher. Speaking of Nat gives us a little preview of his upcoming project to help actors connect with artists within his creative community. Bring your notebook for this one; it's full of new & super helpful info! 

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Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by Casting Director Suzanne Yavuz. With credits like NCIS: HAWAI'I, S.W.A.T., CRUEL SUMMER, GOOD SAM; along with her time at 20th Century FOX specializing in tent pole comedies Susanne has extensive insight to share into the world of casting. Today we discuss how a background in communication and a "Say Yes" attitude can lead to a career you love. Like we've said before on the show, everything you do in your field is leading you towards your ultimate career. Suzanne's grace and humor towards the business is refreshing. She shares valuable insight and advice for the procedural space, some straight talk on head shots and the important role they play when accurately representing you so your auditions won't pass you by. Suzanne also shares one of the most empowering pieces of advice we've had on the show regarding auditions; one I guarantee will change your approach to your next audition.

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This week on What's My Frame? I'm joined by actress and activist Michelle Hurd. I've been a fan of Michelle's work for some time. A few years ago I had the opportunity to hear Michelle speak at a SAG-AFTRA meeting; I knew then I had to find a time for us to chat and share that conversation with you all. Her heart for actors and passion for change are inspiring! Her experience growing up in the arts, having worked every SAG-AFTRA contract along with a well of compassion for artists is rare. Today Michelle shares personal stories and experiences from her nearly three decade career as an actor. She shares what inspired her to get involved and ultimately help pass The Crown Act as well as helping SAG-AFTRA establish the invaluable Intimacy Coordinator Initiative.