VersaVision
Versa Manos is an award-winning Los Angeles-based talent manager and owner of Gorgeous Media Group. She brings decades of entertainment and media experience to a roster of clients, which include actors, writers, directors, and musicians. She is heavily invested in the industry, serving as an executive member of Film Independent, Women in Film, Hollywood Radio and Television Society, and American Film Institute. She previously served as the President of the Talent Managers Association. Join Versa in VersaVision as she brings together insiders and career professionals from across the entertainment industry together to discuss all things entertainment. VersaVision is created and hosted by Versa Manos.
Episodes
Today's guest is award-winning filmmaker Daniel Eduvijes Carrera, whose work has screened at some of the world's most prestigious festivals, including Cannes, Tribeca, Guadalajara, Morelia, and Palm Springs. His work has been shown at celebrated cultural institutions from the American Library in Paris to the Cineteca Nacional in Mexico City. Most recently, Daniel received the American Pavilion Best Short Film Award at the Cannes Fi...
HOW TO GET THE FASTEST "YES" FROM CASTING
WITH CASTING DIRECTOR MICHAEL SANFORD
This week on VersaVision, award-winning Casting Director Michael Sanford - founder of Sanford Casting and the casting director behind more than 2,000 commercial campaigns and projects including the Oscar-winning film The Artist - joins us for an inside look at w...
What Casting Directors See That Actors Don't:
Sunday Boling Kennedy Reveals Truths
This week on Versa Vision, award-winning casting director Sunday Boling Kennedy joins us for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about what really happens inside the casting room.
As a partner at Morman Boling Casting, Sunday has helped discover extraordinary talent and build unforg...
What Casting Directors See That Actors Don't:
Sunday Boling Kennedy Reveals Tips and Truths
This week on Versa Vision, award-winning casting director Sunday Boling Kennedy joins us for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about what really happens inside the casting room.
As a partner at Morman Boling Casting, Sunday has helped discover extraordinary talent and bui...
ACTOR, DIRECTOR, WRITER AND PRODUCER NICKI MICHEAUX
GUIDES US INTO "LET'S DO THIS"
On the latest episode, we're joined by actor, director, writer, producer and industry powerhouse Nicki Micheaux whose credits include Lincoln Heights, which earned her two NAACP Image Awards nominations, NYPD Blue, The Shield, Shameless, Their Eyes Were Watching God al...
ACTOR, DIRECTOR, WRITER AND PRODUCER NICKI MICHEAUX
SHOWS US THE WAY
On the latest episode, we're joined by actor, director, writer, producer and industry powerhouse Nicki Micheaux whose credits include Lincoln Heights, which earned her two NAACP Image Awards nominations, NYPD Blue, The Shield, Shameless, Their Eyes Were Watching God alongside ...
Meet Darren Darnborough, who makes it all happen, all at once!
This week on VersaVision, we sit down with Darren Darnborough, an actor, producer and entrepreneur, and the mind behind WeAudition and VertiCast. You've seen him on Marshals, 2 Broke Girls, True Blood, Magnum P.I. and Days of Our Lives, but Darren's story goes far deeper than the credits.
Darren gets candid about the very real frustrations...
IN THIS EPISODE, GET TO KNOW THE FAST-MOVING VERTICAL AND MICRODRAMA WORLD
This week on VersaVision, we sit down with GoodShort's Anthony Lien, actor, producer, and casting director, for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the fastest-growing sectors of the entertainment industry. Anthony shares his journey from actor to casting director, what he's learned working on the front lines of verti...
This week on VersaVision, we sit down with GoodShort's Anthony Lien - actor, producer, and casting director for - for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the fastest-growing sectors of the entertainment industry. Anthony shares his journey from actor to casting director, what he's learned working on the front lines of vertical storytelling, and how the opportunities available to actors today are changing. Anthony shares i...
Host Versa Manos welcomes Jaime Love, talent agent and owner of Love Talent Agency, a boutique agency representing talent across commercial, theatrical, print, and entertainment. Jaime began her career in Toronto, overseeing print campaigns and television commercials before transitioning into talent representation. Following years of working with major brands and high-profile talent like Demi Lovato, Mario Lopez and The Kardashians...
Top Casting Director Bella Hibbs, founder of Good Faith Casting, joins VersaVision for a candid and eye-opening conversation about what really gets actors noticed, and why talent alone is rarely the full story. There are always other factors at play.
With more than 12 years of experience casting film, television, and commercials, including projects such as HBO’s Duster, Monogamy, and the Tubi original The Sintern, Bella...
Casting Director Dea Vise, with over 27 years of experience in film and television, joins us for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what really goes into casting decisions - and why not booking has far less to do with you than you think. Having cast countless projects and seen thousands of auditions, Dea brings a rare, insider perspective on how roles are actually decided behind the scenes.
Dea opens up about what she ...
Actor Michael Tow has appeared in Landman, Lioness, City on Fire, Hocus Pocus 2, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Law & Order: Organized Crime, FBI International, Lucky Grandma, Sound of Metal, and Free joins us for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it takes to build a lasting career as a working actor in Hollywood. From on-set stories working with Taylor...
On this week's episode of VersaVision, we welcome back talent agent Peter Kallinteris! As the owner of the Peter Kallinteris Agency (PKA), his experience and guidance have built many clients careers. In this discussion with host Versa Manos, he reveals:
- the mistakes that sabotage careers
- trends that can change the future
- strategies of clients that consistently book
On the latest episode, we welcome back Casting Director Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick! As the Co-VP of Advocacy for the Casting Society of America, Danielle is a trailblazer in inclusive casting. She sits down with host Versa Manos to reveal behind-the-scenes insight on:
- why advocacy is transforming opportunity
- how authentic representation affects storytelling
- where the future of casting is headed
On the latest episode of VersaVision, host Versa Manos leads Talent Agents Christopher Ahuja, Danny Bjelajac, and Ofelia Habelt in a panel discussion on all things headshots. Tune in as we break down:
- how headshots are really used
- what actors often get wrong
- the subtle details that can determine whether your photo gets a second look
From common mistakes to strategic choices that can elevate your entire sub...
This week on VersaVision, we sit down with Tina Randolph Contogenis, founder of Eris Talent Agency, alongside talent agent Tareena Woods. The agency has positioned itself at the forefront of where the industry is heading. Under Tina’s leadership, the agency was among the first to build a dedicated division for vertical content, opening new pathways for both actors and production companies.
Tina also heads Er...
On this episode of VersaVision, host Versa Manos sits down with ARTIOS Award–winning Casting Director Adrienne Stern to explore the hidden decisions that shape actors’ careers long before auditions ever happen. With credits spanning acclaimed films like The Believer and Thirteen Conversations About One Thing, recent projects such as Hazard, and a deep body of work in horror and thriller, Adrienne bri...
This week, host Versa Manos sits down with Kevin Scott Allen (American Primeval, Laid Bare, General Hospital, Station 19, American Crime Story) for a candid deep dive into the craft of acting—exploring physicality in performance, bringing depth to one-dimensional roles, and the shift from external validation to inner confidence.
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