VersaVision

Jake O'Flaherty has one of those careers that spans almost every corner of the business, including actor, coach, professor, producer, writer, theatre founder, and someone who's worked consistently for decades. In this episode we're exploring the many hats Jake has worn throughout his career and the lessons he learned along the way.  He says that this means you must start treating yourself like a b...

Today's guest is award-winning filmmaker Daniel Eduvijes Carrera, whose work has screened at some of the world's most prestigious festivals, including Cannes, Tribeca, Guadalajara, Morelia, and Palm Springs. His work has been shown at celebrated cultural institutions from the American Library in Paris to the Cineteca Nacional in Mexico City. Most recently, Daniel received the American Pavilion Bes...

  HOW TO GET THE FASTEST "YES" FROM CASTING WITH CASTING DIRECTOR MICHAEL SANFORD  This week on VersaVision, award-winning Casting Director Michael Sanford - founder of Sanford Casting and the casting director behind more than 2,000 commercial campaigns and projects including the Oscar-winning film The Artist - joins us for an inside look at what gets actors the fastest “yes” from casting. Michael...

What Casting Directors See That Actors Don't: Sunday Boling Kennedy Reveals Truths This week on Versa Vision, award-winning casting director Sunday Boling Kennedy joins us for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about what really happens inside the casting room. As a partner at Morman Boling Casting, Sunday has helped discover extraordinary talent and build unforgettable casts for independen...

What Casting Directors See That Actors Don't: Sunday Boling Kennedy Reveals Tips and Truths This week on Versa Vision, award-winning casting director Sunday Boling Kennedy joins us for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about what really happens inside the casting room. As a partner at Morman Boling Casting, Sunday has helped discover extraordinary talent and build unforgettable casts for i...

ACTOR, DIRECTOR, WRITER AND PRODUCER NICKI MICHEAUX  GUIDES US INTO "LET'S DO THIS" On the latest episode, we're joined by actor, director, writer, producer and industry powerhouse Nicki Micheaux whose credits include Lincoln Heights, which earned her two NAACP Image Awards nominations, NYPD Blue, The Shield, Shameless, Their Eyes Were Watching God alongside Halle Berry, and the upcoming project T...

ACTOR, DIRECTOR, WRITER AND PRODUCER NICKI MICHEAUX  SHOWS US THE WAY   On the latest episode, we're joined by actor, director, writer, producer and industry powerhouse Nicki Micheaux whose credits include Lincoln Heights, which earned her two NAACP Image Awards nominations, NYPD Blue, The Shield, Shameless, Their Eyes Were Watching God alongside Halle Berry, and the upcoming project The Drop. She...

Meet Darren Darnborough, who makes it all happen, all at once! This week on VersaVision, we sit down with Darren Darnborough, an actor, producer and entrepreneur, and the mind behind WeAudition and VertiCast. You've seen him on Marshals, 2 Broke Girls, True Blood, Magnum P.I. and Days of Our Lives, but Darren's story goes far deeper than the credits. Darren gets candid about the very real frustrat...

IN THIS EPISODE, GET TO KNOW THE FAST-MOVING VERTICAL AND MICRODRAMA WORLD This week on VersaVision, we sit down with GoodShort's Anthony Lien,  actor, producer, and casting director, for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the fastest-growing sectors of the entertainment industry. Anthony shares his journey from actor to casting director, what he's learned working on the front lines of vertical st...

This week on VersaVision, we sit down with GoodShort's Anthony Lien - actor, producer, and casting director for  - for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the fastest-growing sectors of the entertainment industry. Anthony shares his journey from actor to casting director, what he's learned working on the front lines of vertical storytelling, and how the opportunities available to actors today are c...

This week on VersaVision, we sit down with Darren Darnborough, an actor, producer and entrepreneur, and the mind behind WeAudition and VertiCast. You've seen him on Marshals, 2 Broke Girls, True Blood, Magnum P.I. and Days of Our Lives, but Darren's story goes far deeper than the credits. Darren gets candid about the very real frustrations actors still face today, the industry gaps that nobody was...

    HOW TO GET THE FASTEST "YES" FROM CASTING WITH CASTING DIRECTOR MICHAEL SANFORD  This week on VersaVision, award-winning Casting Director Michael Sanford - founder of Sanford Casting and the casting director behind more than 2,000 commercial campaigns and projects including the Oscar-winning film The Artist - joins us for an inside look at what gets actors the fastest “yes” from casting. Micha...

Host Versa Manos welcomes Jaime Love, talent agent and owner of Love Talent Agency, a boutique agency representing talent across commercial, theatrical, print, and entertainment. Jaime began her career in Toronto, overseeing print campaigns and television commercials before transitioning into talent representation. Following years of working with major brands and high-profile talent like Demi Lova...

Host Versa Manos welcomes Jaime Love, talent agent and owner of Love Talent Agency, a boutique agency representing talent across commercial, theatrical, print, and entertainment. Jaime began her career in Toronto, overseeing print campaigns and television commercials before transitioning into talent representation. Following years of working with major brands and high-profile talent like Demi Lova...

On this episode of VersaVision, we welcome AMSEL, EISENSTADT, FRAZIER & HINOJOSA ( AEFH) Talent Agent Katelyn Giroux who has been recognized By Variety Magazine "as a powerhouse agent representing fantastic talent." As part of AEFH’s dynamic youth division, Katelyn works closely with youth and adult actors, helping guide & develop careers in a highly competitive industry. Recent client hig...

This week on VersaVision, Acting Coach Tracy Martin breaks down why talent means nothing without stamina. With decades of experience in the entertainment industry and coaching actors who’ve gone on to work at the highest level, Tracy shares the discipline, mindset, and habits required to actually last in this business. From building resilience through rejection to training with real intention, thi...

Top Casting Director Bella Hibbs, founder of Good Faith Casting, joins VersaVision for a candid and eye-opening conversation about what really gets actors noticed, and why talent alone is rarely the full story.  There are always other factors at play. With more than 12 years of experience casting film, television, and commercials, including projects such as HBO’s Duster, Monogamy, and the Tubi ori...

Top Casting Director Bella Hibbs, founder of Good Faith Casting, joins VersaVision for a candid and eye-opening conversation about what really gets actors noticed, and why talent alone is rarely the full story.  There are always other factors at play. With more than 12 years of experience casting film, television, and commercials, including projects such as HBO’s Duster, Monogamy, and the Tubi ori...

Casting Director Dea Vise, with over 27 years of experience in film and television, joins us for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what really goes into casting decisions - and why not booking has far less to do with you than you think. Having cast countless projects and seen thousands of auditions, Dea brings a rare, insider perspective on how roles are actually decided behind the scenes.   De...

Casting Director Dea Vise, with over 27 years of experience in film and television, joins us for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what really goes into casting decisions - and why not booking has far less to do with you than you think. Having cast countless projects and seen thousands of auditions, Dea brings a rare, insider perspective on how roles are actually decided behind the scenes.   De...

Actor Michael Tow has appeared in Landman, Lioness, City on Fire, Hocus Pocus 2, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Law & Order: Organized Crime, FBI International, Lucky Grandma, Sound of Metal, and Free joins us for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it takes to build a lasting career as a working actor in Hollywood. From on-set stories working with Taylor Sheridan, to hard-earned industr...

Actor Michael Tow has appeared in Landman, Lioness, City on Fire, Hocus Pocus 2, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Law & Order: Organized Crime, FBI International, Lucky Grandma, Sound of Metal, and Free joins us for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it takes to build a lasting career as a working actor in Hollywood. From on-set stories working with Taylor Sheridan, to hard-earned industr...

On this week's episode of VersaVision, we welcome back talent agent Peter Kallinteris! As the owner of the Peter Kallinteris Agency (PKA), his experience and guidance have built many clients careers. In this discussion with host Versa Manos, he reveals: the mistakes that sabotage careers trends that can change the future strategies of clients that consistently book

On this week's episode of VersaVision, we welcome back talent agent Peter Kallinteris! As the owner of the Peter Kallinteris Agency (PKA), his experience and guidance have built many clients careers. In this discussion with host Versa Manos, he reveals: the mistakes that sabotage careers trends that can change the future strategies of clients that consistently book

On the latest episode, we welcome back Casting Director Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick! As the Co-VP of Advocacy for the Casting Society of America, Danielle is a trailblazer in inclusive casting. She sits down with host Versa Manos to reveal behind-the-scenes insight on: why advocacy is transforming opportunity how authentic representation affects storytelling where the future of casting is headed