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Tipsy Casting
Jessica Sherman & Jenn Presser
Spilling the tea... nay wine on what really goes on behind casting our favorite films and tv shows from our real-life experiences and stories.
- 1 hour 14 minutes75. An In-Depth Conversation with Award Winning Unscripted Producer and Content Creator, Patrick Caligiuri.
Patrick Caligiuri is an accomplished, award-winning unscripted television producer with over 20 years of experience in developing and delivering compelling content. Recognized for his hands-on leadership, Patrick expertly combines creative vision with operational expertise to ensure seamless execution at every stage of production. Most recently, he served as Co-Executive Producer for Fight to Survive on Roku and The Quest on Disney+. Throughout his career, Patrick has played a pivotal role in producing some of television’s most successful unscripted series, including The Amazing Race, Big Brother, Naked & Afraid, and American Idol. In addition to his television work, Patrick is also an active content creator on social media under the handle @producerpatrick, where he shares behind-the-scenes insights and engages with his audience on the latest trends in unscripted content and storytelling. His work continues to shape the evolving landscape of unscripted television and inspire new approaches to media.
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Insiders Explain What's Happening with Hollywood
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13 November 2024, 11:00 am - 48 minutes 44 seconds74. An In-Depth Conversation with Directing Duo Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead
Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, known as Moorhead & Benson, are the co-directing team behind the 2018 sci-fi cult hit THE ENDLESS, the horror-romance SPRING, SYNCHRONIC starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan, the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival sleeper success RESOLUTION, as well as Marvel's LOKI Season 2 and the upcoming DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN.
Their critically acclaimed fifth feature film SOMETHING IN THE DIRT premiered at Sundance Film Festival and was released theatrically in the USA in November 2022. They have recently directed Jordan Peele's THE TWILIGHT ZONE, the Netflix series ARCHIVE 81, as well as MOON KNIGHT, LOKI, and DAREDEVIL for Marvel Studios.With a do-it-yourself approach to filmmaking, they often wear as many hats as possible on their films: writing, directing, acting, producing, cinematography, editing, and visual effects. Along with their producing partner David Lawson, they run the boutique indie production company Rustic Films (SHE DIES TOMORROW, THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT).
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6 November 2024, 11:00 am - 44 minutes 17 seconds73. An Introduction to a Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Bess Fifer!
Join us for another fantastic episode featuring the wonderful Casting Director, Bess Fifer!
Before we get into our interview with Bess we dive into our winter schedule and all the fun events and giveaways we are doing this winter season. So make sure to mark your calendars with all the important dates!
Bess is a highly acclaimed casting director whose work on Apple+’s SEVERANCE earned her an Emmy nomination and solidified her reputation as a leader in the industry. Known for her dedication to authentic, diverse, and inclusive casting, Bess has also been recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to Netflix’s IT’S BRUNO, for which she won the 2020 Artios Award for Excellence in Casting – Short Form Series.
Operating from New York, Bess has significantly shaped careers across both film and television, bringing a fresh and inclusive perspective to independent features like LINGUA FRANCA and THE LIGHT OF THE MOON, as well as major TV series including ESCAPE AT DANNEMORA on Showtime. Her commitment to representation and inclusivity has made her a sought-after collaborator in the industry.
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31 October 2024, 11:35 am - 58 minutes 11 seconds72. An In-Depth Conversation with Actor Luke Tennie
LUKE TENNIE was recently nominated for an Independent Spirit Award (2024) for his work starring in the critically acclaimed and hit Apple+ series SHRINKING from creators Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein. The series received its 3rd season pickup the day after its first two episodes dropped.
Later this Fall, he will be seen as one of the leads in the Amazon/MGM feature THE NICKEL BOYS based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel of the same name. Luke can currently be seen on the docu-style series PLAYERS for Paramount+, as well as recurring on the CBS series CSI: VEGAS playing Paula Newsome’s son. He was last seen starring in the Syfy series DEADLY CLASS from the Russo Brothers as well as the Netflix series ON THE VERGE opposite Julie Deply.
Luke also starred in Rob Reiner's feature SHOCK & AWE opposite Woody Harrelson, James Marsden, Jessica Biel and Tommy Lee Jones. Luke played "Adam", an idealistic and patriotic young man who joins the Army in his father's footsteps after the tragic events of 9/11.
Luke most recently also created and starred in his first short titled JADE that has been making the festival rounds, garnering some attention and awards.
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23 October 2024, 11:12 pm - 51 minutes 40 seconds71. An In-Depth Conversation with Sketch Director Seth Worley!
Jess and Jenn dive in with the amazing director that is Seth Worley! Jessica and Seth recently got to premiere their film "Sketch" at TIFF to amazing reviews!
Seth Worley is an American film director, writer, and entrepreneur known for his short films, commercials, and explainer videos for clients like Bad Robot and Sandwich Video. His debut feature, SKETCH, starring Tony Hale (VEEP) and D’Arcy Carden (THE GOOD PLACE), premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. He cohosts the weekly talk show VFX and Chill about the world of visual effects, and in 2017 co-founded Plot Devices, a company that makes tools and resources for screenwriting and story development.In this episode we chat about....
- Seth’s journey into this industry. Starting in event videos, heading into shorts and commercials and eventually into his feature, Sketch (which our very own, Jessica cast!)
- How he has bucked the trend of not wanting to work with kids and animals.
- How his background in VFX has played a role into his feature skills
- Getting into TIFF and what the experience was like for him
- What is on the horizon with new projects and distribution for Sketch
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Sketch Interview with Seth & Tony Hale
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16 October 2024, 10:27 pm - 1 hour 48 seconds70. An In-Depth Conversation with Talent Manager Kaelyn Hutchins of Neon Kite!
Kaelyn Hutchins began her career in entertainment as a Programming Intern at the Newport Beach Film Festival, where she was promoted to Features Programmer. She then transitioned into talent management, starting as an assistant at Jordan Lee Talent. Building on that foundation, Hutchins spent nearly nine years as a Talent Manager at Principal Entertainment LA, where she developed her expertise in representing a range of talent. After her tenure there, she moved to Strand Entertainment (formerly Silver Lining Entertainment) as a Talent Manager, where she worked for a little over a year and a half, continuing to represent notable clients like Annie Gonzalez (Flamin' Hot), Maya Lynne Robinson (The Unicorn), Kelen Coleman (The Newsroom), and Carolina Moreno (Acapulco). Now, Hutchins has joined Neon Kite as a Talent Manager, bringing her wealth of experience and dedication to the next chapter of her career.
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A Blurry Line Between Managers and Agents Is at the Center of CAA’s Legal War
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9 October 2024, 5:41 pm - 44 minutes 28 seconds69. Riding the Slow Wave of the Industry & 90s Nostalgia
Jess & Jenn dive into how slow moving the industry is these days and our take on how it's not only affecting actors but also Casting Directors.
That leads us into an interesting discussion about the current Teamster deal that is on the table for casting directors and what they won and where we see more of a need to create a more equal playing field so all casting directors can have a chance to work and gain health insurance.
Then we dive into this amazing 90s nostalgia that is coming over the industry with the resurgence of everyone's favs, Adam Brody and Joshua Jackson.
Lastly we preview what we have in store for the rest of Season 2 of Tipsy Casting along with what you can look forward to with our annual 12 Days of Giveaways in December! If you want your small business to be highlighted during this time please drop us a note to be in consideration!
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3 October 2024, 4:19 pm - 1 hour 6 minutes68. An Introduction to a Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Brittani Ward
For the past thirteen years, Brittani Ward has built an impressive career, working on projects of every size. Extensive casting associate work under Emmy-award winners (Barbara Fiorentino, Amber Horn, Danielle Aufiero, Laray Mayfield, and Julie Schubert) includes one season of every Marvel/Netflix series, 50 Shades of Gray Darker and Freed, Death Note, two Jason Statham-led features, and prestigious television pilots and series.
As an independent casting director, Brittani found her niche in high-level casting strategy relative to film financing, which has segued into producing. In 2022, she partnered up with Angie Gaffney to produce feature film Single Car Crashes (which she also wrote and directed; won the 'Best New Vision' jury award at its World Premiere at Cinequest), Desire Lines (won the Special Jury award in the 'Next' section at Sundance), another feature (in post-production), and several proof-of-concept web series and shorts.
Today, Brittani lives with her husband and their daughter in Chicago. Brittani is a fierce proponent of diversity & inclusion, and prides herself on being intuitive, discerning, constructive, and accessible.
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25 September 2024, 4:56 pm - 59 minutes67. An In-Depth Conversation with Producer and Actor Aletha Shepherd!
Jess and Jenn dive in with the extremely talented and resilient Producer, Aletha Shepherd. Aletha is the founder of the production company Shot of Tea.
Aletha is a dedicated producer renowned for her inclusive storytelling and stands as the winner of the prestigious Women of The Future Award 2023 for Arts & Culture. Her commitment to crafting compelling narratives extends to amplifying undiscovered voices and talents, nurturing stories that foster diverse and driven teams to create top-tier entertainment experiences.
This year, Aletha delivered her first TEDx talk, titled *‘Why Diverse Creators Are Better for Film,’* (linked below) where she highlighted the critical role of diverse perspectives in shaping the future of cinema. Transitioning to producing after a tenure at United Talent Agency (UTA), where she shadowed leading Directors and Producers, Aletha wrote and produced her acclaimed short film *'Safe Bet,'* honored with the Best Short Short award at the LA Indie Film Festival.
Her debut feature film *'Everything & The Universe,'* a queer Rom-Com featuring talents like EJ Bonilla, Nicolette Pearse, Chelsea Gilligan, and Luke Roberts was recently picked up by Brick Lane Entertainment and is poised to make waves in the film markets. Building on this momentum, Aletha and Jenn are now set to begin shooting her next feature, *'Into the Deep Blue,'* starring India Amarteifio and Damian Hardung.
In this episode we dive into:
- Jess recaps her first Emmy after party experience!
- How Aletha started her career modeling and in pageants and transitioned into acting.
- She talks about her experience moving to LA and what the positives and negatives she faced in her 3 years there
- Moving back to London and re-engaging in the acting scene in the UK.
- Auditioning for LAMDA and RADA
- And ultimately starting her production company and making the bold move to start producing.
- Jenn and Aletha dive into their project "Into The Deep Blue" That they are producing together and what is on the horizon for Aletha and their company!
- Aletha shares her experience of having casting on her side when creating and pitching films and their invaluable input
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Shot of Tea/ Aletha's Instagram
Ted Talk- Why Diverse Creators are Better for Film (2024)
Into The Deep Blue - Press Release
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18 September 2024, 11:40 am - 52 minutes 57 seconds66. Jessica's Return from TIFF!
Jess dives in on her brief TIFF experience and the incredible time celebrating her film that premiered the first Saturday of the festival. And Jenn dives into her recent revelation and the importance of setting boundaries!
- Jessica's first time at TIFF
- The SKETCH premiere
- Leaving toxic people in your rear view mirror
- The importance of setting boundaries
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11 September 2024, 2:33 pm - 1 hour 22 minutes65. Tipsy Casting Hits The Road!
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's a long one but a FUN episode that goes over all the adventures and amazing people we met along the way!
Make sure to follow us on instagram @tipsycasting and watch out for new episodes, dropping every Weds.!
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