IN THE ROOM - The Cast Station

In this episode we talk with writer, director Emily Elizabeth Thomas, a whip-smart Texas native with a New York edge. She’s fully aware of how the game is played and ready to win. Her duality is her strength as she balances a female-driven dramatic film landscape against wildly colorful commercial concepts. Her short films have played festivals around the world while her commercial work has put he...

This week, we sit down with Writer, Actor and Director MACON BLAIR to talk about his first film I DON’T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE and take a sneak peek at his upcoming TOXIC AVENGER! And with casting like MELANIE LYNSKEY and ELIJAH WOOD for your first feature, and PETER DINKLAGE as the Toxic Avenger on your second film, we want to know how THOSE crazy phone calls happen. Join us as we tal...

Writer / Director Andrew Bujalski is actually in the room for this one and we talk about everything from playing the waiting game with actors’ agents and the hopeful offers you make, to shooting a film during a global pandemic where no two actors are in the same room. Sometimes you just gotta take that boat and push it all the way out. “One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose si...

In this episode, everything’s unconventional and unscripted with JOE SWANBERG, Director of the 2013 film DRINKING BUDDIES and Netlfix’s Anthology show EASY. We’re talking members-only VHS stores, wielding power wisely when you get it, and going punk rock to get what you want made.

This episode's going to the producers! We're lucky enough to have Jon Wroblewski and Christian Sosa (and Roosevelt the Dog!) of ROOSEVELT FILMS and they're sharing everything producing! The producing partners have been making films together for a decade with a keen eye on being fiscally responsible while allowing for maximum creativity. Today they discuss the details of what it takes a...

Join us as we talk with actor JIMMY GONZALES, known for his work on MAYANS M.C, FLAMIN’ HOT and in his starring role alongside Dennis Quaid in BLUE MIRACLE. One of the most honest humans, epic storytellers and genuine actors, Jimmy takes us on a ride; creating his own luck, making memorable moments and learning to relax in the fight.

We’re talking commercials! And tacos, actually. Get to know Chris Smith, a working commercial director and find out just what it takes to get those commercials you see from concept to screen.

In this episode, hang out with actor ASHLEY SPILLARS as she posits the no rhyme or reasons of casting, the ups and downs of auditions and the power in being relaxed.

In this week’s episode, we talk with Writer / Director AJ EDWARDS of the TYE SHERIDAN feature film AGE OUT, about casting non-actors and young children, conversations vs. callbacks and a perfectly surprising performance by the gaffer.

In this week’s episode, we talk with Katie Graham and Andrew Matthews, the filmmaking duo behind the SXSW Audience Award-winning feature film ZERO CHARISMA. Join us as we talk tabletop gaming, nerd culture, the overseas market’s love of weddings and babies, and casting from your gut, despite everyone telling you not to.

Join us in this episode as we chat with Writer and Director Trey Nelson, who takes us behind the scenes of his film "Lost in the Sun."  Trey shares his experiences and insights into bringing this captivating story to life as well as his Journey as an Artist. 

In today's episode, we talk with Writer / Director SPENCER PARSONS about his experiences with casting his horror feature SATURDAY MORNING MASSACRE, collaboration, commodity fetishism, and Viking funerals!

In this episode, we talk with Emmy-nominated actor SCOOT MCNAIRY. Known for his remarkable performances in films like “ARGO,” “GONE GIRL,” and TV series such as “NARCOS,” “TRUE DETECTIVE” and “HALT & CATCH FIRE” we talk everything from auditions and table reads to riding bulls and jumping out of planes!

In today's episode, we talk with writer/director, editor and composer AMMAN ABBASI about his experience working with non-actors and the casting of his two-time Independent Spirit Award-nominated and 2017 Sundance premiere film DAYVEON.

In today's episode, we talk with Writer, Director MICHAEL TULLY about his experiences with casting his Sundance premiered, coming of age in the 80's gem, PING PONG SUMMER. Karate Kid meets Ping Pong with Susan Sarandon, Amy Sedaris, Lea Thomson and John Hannah!

In today's episode, we talk with Writer, Director BRYAN POYSER about his experiences with casting his Sundance competition and Spirit Award nominated film LOVERS OF HATE.

In today's episode, we talk with Writer, Director, Producer and Showrunner KAT CANDLER about her experiences with casting between films (HELLION) and television (QUEEN SUGAR).

In our premiere episode, we talk with writer, director Yen Tan about the casting of his film 1985.