Tipsy Casting

In this episode Jess and Jenn recap their amazing roadtrip across the US in August where we stopped along the way to meet up with podcast listeners! We stopped in Atlanta, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver and finally LA! We got to visit old friends and make a ton of new ones along the way! We had such an amazing time meeting everyone and of course had some crazy antics along the way. Strap in, it'...

Amanda Lenker Doyle is an award winning Casting Director and a self proclaimed treasure hunter. Obsessed with all things shimmery and bright, she has dedicated her life to the hunt for gems, jewels…and actors.  Amanda has been working in film and television casting for over 17 years. In 2022, her short film PLEASE HOLD was nominated for an Academy Award in the Live Action Short Film category! Some...

Jess and Jenn dive in with the powerhouse creative that is Angela Russo-Ostot who serves as the Chief Creative Officer of the Russo Brothers' outfit AGBO. Angela leads company executives across all departments to develop and produce innovative, globally resonant creative content. Under her creative direction, AGBO has planted a flag as industry leaders and pioneers of interconnected storytelli...

Jessica Sherman and Jenn Presser, renowned casting directors and hosts of the popular podcast Tipsy Casting, join us in this episode of The WeAudition Show, hosted by Darren Darnborough and Richard Cambridge. Jessica, known for her work on "Star Wars" and "Star Trek," and Jenn, with a diverse portfolio including "The Help" and "Up in the Air," share their ex...

We are so thrilled to welcome actor Charlotte Hope to Tipsy Casting! Jess and Jenn dove in with Charlotte on her journey from university studying French and Spanish to finding her passion for acting Charlotte Hope first achieved recognition for her recurring role as  Myranda  in the  third  through  fifth  seasons of the  HBO  fantasy series  Game of Thrones  (2013–2016). She is also known for her...

Rachel Miller is a founding partner of Haven Entertainment ( haven.la ), a management and production company based in Los Angeles. Haven produces award-winning documentaries, feature films and television shows; represents top writers, directors, actors, and comedians; and collaborates with brands to develop cutting-edge digital content. She is Executive Producer of Netflix’s limited series Devil i...

This month for our series: Introduction to a Modern Class of Casting Visionaries we welcome our good friend Jenny Jue! Jenny has been nominated for two Casting Artios awards for work on independent films with Gregg Araki and Werner Herzog. She won the Artios award in 2009 for her work with Quentin Tarantino on INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS. Other projects include two feature films for Director Bong Joon Ho...

You asked and we answered! We start our episode with a quick catch up about what is going and and happening this week with Jess and Jenn. During our hiatus we did an AMA on Instagram where we asked for all your questions and on this episode we go through and answer them all! Make sure to follow us on instagram @tipsycasting for upcoming ask us anything episodes! We are looking to make them more fr...

Jess and Jenn get personal! It's all quiet on the industry front, so Jess regales us all with her adventures of Bumble and Hinge and her feeble attempt at dating in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Jenn is mentally and emotionally preparing for her vacation with her family to Iceland and some other stops along the way! - Jenn's getting ready for her family vacation! - Jessica's experience on th...

Before we return from our summer hiatus, we're excited to share a bonus episode of Audrey Helps Actors. Jessica was a special guest on the show this season and Audrey is calling is a Casting Director Tell All! We hope you enjoy it! ------------------------------------------------------------- This week Audrey Moore talks to casting director Jessica Sherman! Jessica has cast many shows and movi...

As we head into our summer hiatus, listen here to find out how to keep in touch and engages for the next few weeks! We want to hear from you at this time!!! Send us a voicemail on our Spotify page (click the button that says "Send a Voicemail") DM us on Instagram Make sure to rate and review us. And if you're looking for more inspiration, go back to the beginning and listen to some o...

We loved shining a light on the absolutely wonder Erica Bream. She is a gem in the casting community, who genuinely adores actors and the opportunity to collaborate with them. Whether it's in a formal audition setting, coaching or teaching audition technique...anyone with eyes can see her love of actors. ERICA S. BREAM has worked a Casting Director on projects across all mediums, including on...

We are so thrilled to welcome the extremely talented manager, Brandon Bisig to Tipsy Casting! Brandon Bisig was born and raised in Southwest Michigan.  He studied Finance and Statistics at Miami University of Ohio in Oxford, OH.  Post graduation he went on to a career in consulting at Accenture Consulting, but that was short lived as he decided to pursue his passion in Film and Television.  After...

Today we catch up with Jess and Jenn, and talk about what's going on it their worlds! - Jenn's experience at the Apple BAFTA party - Work is on the horizon! - Jenn's going on holiday to Spain! - IATSE negotiations and current indie landscape - Met Gala 2024 - Netflix is a Joke! (Brett Goldsten, Mae Martin & Matt Rife) - The Fall Guy - Beach Time! - Traveling for 2024! ─────────────...

Alec Gillis grew up in Orange County, California within sight of the Disneyland fireworks show. As a kid he roamed the mean streets of Main Street Disneyland, It was here he gained a lifelong appreciation of animatronics, but it was in the local movie theatres that he fell in love with genre films. At age 20 Gillis began working for Roger Corman on a film called BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS, along with...

Daniel Brown is an Emmy-nominated director, writer and storyteller. He has cultivated an eclectic approach, drawing inspiration from film, literature, illustration, animation and music. His art film COLOR TV, NO VACANCY, described as, “Disney meets David Lynch” by Vice and was Vimeo Staff Pick. Daniel has won acclaim for his music videos for prominent artists such as ODESZA, Portugal. the Man and...

This month for our series: Introduction to a Modern Class of Casting Visionaries we welcome our good friend Chrissy Fiorilli-Ellington! Chrissy is an award-winning Casting Director in film, television, streaming, and commercials. Her credits include THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT (SXSW 2024), the upcoming creature feature XENO starring Lulu Wilson, DIE HART 2: DIE HARTER and DIE HART 3 starring Kevin Ha...

Jess & Jenn dive into a jam-packed conversation in today's chat, covering everything from personal reflections to the latest must-watch shows. Jenn kicks things off with a story about a recent letdown, setting the stage for an honest and fun discussion. They explore what’s been on their screens lately, including the gritty drama Quiet on Set , the action-packed The Gentleman , and the emotiona...

We are so thrilled to welcome rockstar Agent, Sasha Passero to Tipsy Casting! Sasha Passero is an alumna of Sarah Lawrence College, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts. Sasha began her career working in production and casting, and later worked at Killer Films and Innovative Artists. She is currently the VP of Talent at Independent Artist Group (formerly APA), where she represent...

We are so thrilled to welcome actor Jesse Garcia to Tipsy Casting! Jess and Jenn dove in with Jesse on his journey from living in a small town in Wyoming to leading the Searchlight feature "Flamin' Hot", directed by Eva Longoria! Jesse Garcia stars in the Disney+ feature, ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY. He can currently be seen in the Netflix feature, THE MOTHER, oppos...

Jenn and Jess recap the 2024 Oscars, sharing their thoughts on the big winners, surprising upsets, and standout moments from the ceremony. They discuss the films, performances, and categories that stole the spotlight, as well as those that didn’t quite hit the mark. With their industry expertise and candid takes, they break down what the awards season results mean for the future of film and castin...

Jenn and Jess recap this year's CSA Artios Awards. Those are the casting awards that the Casting Society holds every year (for those who may not know). While Jenn attended the London ceremony, Jess attended and was nominated (twice!) in LA. Always a fun time and lastly we make our Oscar predictions even though we know the Oscars will air by the time this episode drops! Don't forget to tune into Ne...

Jenn and Jess dive into what it's like to attend a premiere from the perspective of a Casting Director (and associate from our earlier days!). We have always loved attending premieres of our films and television shows but both had an awkward introduction to them. In this episode we'll discuss: We bring back Whine of the Week! Excitement over Casting finally being acknowledged by the Academ...

Tune in to the second installment of our new Series: Introduction to a Modern Class of Casting Visionaries with our new friend Kharmel Cochrane! Kharmel first cut her cast teeth as a Casting Director in 2012 on the acclaimed Daniel Wolfe music video "Time to Dance" starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Callum Turner. She followed this up with award winning films such as ‘Lilting’ (2014) and ‘Home...

Rell Battle, a multi-talented actor, writer, comedian, and producer, joins us to discuss his incredible journey from theatre school to the heart of Hollywood. Known for his work on shows like Superior Donuts , Black-ish , Good Girls , and his recurring role on The Good Doctor , Rell also co-created Comedy Central's Roast Battle and starred in NBC's Killing It . In this conversation, Rell opens up...