What's My Frame

Hi everyone! Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Cassandra Han .  Cassandra is a true gem and I know you're going to love this episode and learn so much. We dive into the Italian vs German market, UK & US markets and take on the often misunderstood Global Rule One. If you've ever been curious about working in another market grab your notebook because Cassandra is sharing h...

Today on What's My I'm joined by Casting Director, Ally Beans . In today's episode Ally I and I talk all things Independent Film and Casting! From the benefits of having a casting director in your film's creative team to the audition process and so much more... "Word Salad" more to be specific!  Ally's work in casting has garnered her 3 Artios Nominations, 2 Heller No...

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 mor...

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...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined my model, photographer and Jill of all trades, Samantha Tokita.  I discovered Samantha's work via past What's My Frame guest Jeff Vallee .  Beyond her clear talent for photography I really respected her approach to the work. Sam says on her site "I’ve said YES to every creative opportunity I’ve encountered." I think having a yes attitud...

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...

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 i...

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,...

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 Pres...

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 Sever...

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...

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 t...

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 on...

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 h...

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...

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. Hi...

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 mentor...

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...

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...

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 unde...

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 convers...

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 beaut...

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 Kil...

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 &...

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 fi...