What's My Frame

To celebrate our 200th episode of Whats My Frame; I'm joined by Alexis Booth & Faith Abraham  for an inside look at the casting process. Alexis shares her creative journey to Head of Casting at Kapital Entertainment , while Faith reflects on nearly a decade in casting across TV and film. Together, they walk us through the executive casting process at Kapital Entertainment. It’s an encourag...

Kelly Park's journey is a reminder that creative careers rarely follow a straight line. In this conversation, we talk about career pivots, trusting your instincts, and the unexpected opportunities that come from following what genuinely lights you up. From acting coach to television director, Kelly shares the lessons she's learned about leadership, confidence, and building a creative life on your...

This conversation with casting director Meg Morman opens a thoughtful look at the early creative decisions that shape the stories we eventually see on screen. We talk about the instinct behind casting, what it means to truly see potential in an actor, and how trust and collaboration shape every step of the process across film television and narrative podcasting. Meg brings a grounded perspective o...

This conversation with voiceover actor Ian Cardoni explores what it means to step into an iconic role and grow into it in real time. We talk about the craft of voiceover performance, the discipline behind sustaining characters across animation and video games, and what it feels like to inherit a role as widely recognized as Rick Sanchez in Rick and Morty. Ian shares the range, training, and adapta...

Great directing is often less about control and more about communication, and Rob Spera’s career lives in that space between craft and clarity. From directing across film and television to shaping hundreds of productions on stage and mentoring the next generation of filmmakers, Rob brings a grounded perspective on what it actually takes to tell a story that lands. We talk about the language of dir...

Casting is often invisible when it is working well, but Leeba Zakharov’s approach brings it back into focus as a deeply human and collaborative art form. Shaped by a career that spans development, acquisitions, and decades in film and television casting, Leeba shares how instinct, trust, and cultural perspective inform the way she sees actors and stories. We talk about the responsibility of holdin...

Playing a villain does not mean becoming one it means learning how to understand them from the inside out. Tom Wozniczka shares how he approaches complex characters with curiosity and compassion while building a career across international film and television. From his work in Drops of God and Slow Horses to his role in Champagne Problems, Tom reflects on the importance of instinct in performance...

Casting often begins long before anyone knows a project will become something special, and Anya Colloff has spent her career at the center of that discovery process. From early work alongside some of the most influential casting directors in the industry to co founding her own casting office, Anya shares what it means to recognize potential, trust instinct, and help shape the tone of a story throu...

Great directing is about communication and the ability to build an environment where actors and creatives can do their most honest work. Anne Renton’s approach to directing is rooted in trust, clarity, and deep collaboration, and this conversation opens up how those values show up in real time on set. We talk about the role of mentorship in shaping a creative life, how directors develop their voic...

A long career in this industry is rarely about one big break it is about consistency, adaptability, and learning how to stay creatively grounded while everything around you keeps shifting. Brent Bailey has built a career that moves fluidly between television, film, and an extensive commercial world, all while expanding into writing, producing, and photography. In this conversation, we talk about w...

Producing is often seen as logistics but at its highest level it is actually leadership under pressure and the ability to hold both the story and the people making it. Soukaina Alaoui El Hassani has built a career in commercial production that spans major global brands while staying grounded in a deeply human approach to collaboration and storytelling. In this conversation, we talk about what it m...

Today on Whats My Frame, I’m joined by Director, Writer, and Producer  Stephanie Laing . Stephanie opens up about her creative process and how her dual perspective as both a producer and director strengthens her craft and career. She takes us behind the scenes of Palm Royale, sharing stories from set and what it was like collaborating with comedy legends Kristen Wiig and Carol Burnett. Stephanie a...

Today on What’s My Frame, I’m joined by award-winning director and producer DeMane Davis . This conversation has so much heart, insight, and encouragement—it’s the perfect start to our year. From the way DeMane creates a culture of kindness on her sets to the creative community that has supported her career, this conversation is a beautiful example of following your dreams, preparing for opportuni...

Today on Whats My Frame I'm joined by Andrew Fleming . Andrew is a highly accomplished producer, director and screenwriter, most recently known for executive producing and directing the global hit series EMILY IN PARIS. Today Andy and I chat about directing the pilot of EMILY, exploring her world and the exciting new cities and storylines coming to Season 5.  A frequent collaborator of Darren Star...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director, Melissa Kosar.  Melissa has been a recurring director on primetime hits like Abbott Elementary  and  The Goldbergs . She was Co-Executive Producer / Director on season two of  The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers  for Disney+. On ABC, she has directed  Black-ish , American Housewife ,  The Wonder Years , and  The Middle . Melissa is a Chicago native and...

Today on Whats My Frame I'm joined by award-winning filmmaker, Winter Dunn . Winter is dedicated to amplifying universal narratives through the lens of BIPOC voices. Her short film, Dear Mama, premiered at SXSW and won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Short Film (Live Action). Dear Mama is currently streaming on The New Yorker's Screening Room and Short of the Week. Her most recent film, PLAY...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Britton Payne. Britton is an entertainment attorney, recently of Warner Bros. Animation and Nickelodeon. On the side, Brit regularly presents at comic cons and elsewhere about autism and pop culture, including "Authentically Creating Autistic Characters," " Autism in Comic Books ," and "After 50 Years, Why do Spidey Super Stories Comics Still Matter to Autist...

Today on Whats My Frame I'm joined by acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Daniel Pearle . Daniel joins us to chat about his newest project THE BEAST IN ME where he served as writer and executive producer. We take a deep dive into creative process, research and understanding your character's voice.  Daniel's plays have been produced and developed at Lincoln Center Theater, London’s Old Vic, The V...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by writer-director and podcaster GG Hawkins. Her directorial debut  I Really Love My Husband  had its world premiere at the 2025 SXSW festival. Today we talk about specificity of chemistry, GG's writing and creative process, the importance of finding the right educators and creative mentors for you finding your super power as a creative. GG is also known for hos...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Broadway, film, and television director Sammi Cannold. Sammi is one of Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 in Hollywood & Entertainment, one of Variety's 10 Broadway Stars to Watch, one of Town & Country's Creative Aristocracy, and a Drama Desk Award winner. In 2025, she made her episodic directing debut helming Episode 2204 of Grey's Anatomy, was named a S...

This week, I'm joined by casting director Joanna Davis for a conversation about discovering talent, building relationships, and understanding what makes a performer stand out. Joanna shares her journey from starting as a high school casting intern to building a career casting projects around the world, and the lessons she has learned from seeing countless actors walk into the room. We discuss...

This week, I'm joined by casting director Jennifer Schwalenberg for a conversation about discovering talent, honoring authenticity, and creating opportunities for voices that deserve to be seen. Jennifer shares her journey from commercial casting in Los Angeles to building a career in New Mexico, where she has helped connect filmmakers with the diverse communities and talent that bring stories...

Today on a very special episode of What's My Frame I'm joined by Kat Likkel and John Hoberg . Kat & John have been professional screenwriters for over 25 years. With credits ranging from MY NAME IS EARL to ELEMENTAL, DOWNWARD DOG to the medieval musical comedy GALAVANT. John and Kat's creativity and partnership is truly inspiring. Today we chat about creative process and some of their upcoming...

This week, I'm joined by casting director and Spanish dialect consultant Miranda Martinez for a conversation about authenticity, representation, and the details that make performances feel real. Miranda shares how her background as both an actor and casting professional shapes the way she approaches finding talent and supporting performers. We discuss the importance of language, culture, and l...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director, Hanelle M. Culpepper . One of Indiewire’s television Directors To Know, the energetic and unflappable Hanelle Culpepper's credits range from superhero action adventures to thrillers to genre films to character-driven dramas. As director of the Star Trek: Picard pilot, Hanelle became the first woman to launch a Star Trek series in its 53-year history...