What's My Frame

Soukaina Alaoui El Hassani (she/her) is a Moroccan‑born filmmaker and commercial producer based in New York, known for her clarity in storytelling and ability to lead creative teams through complex, high‑profile campaigns. Now a producer at Versus Creative Studio, she works across editorial, OOH, 2D animation, and CG — partnering with leading brands such as Boehringer Ingelheim, Eli Lilly and Company, MSG, Verizon, Paramount, Audib...

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 also walks us through the journey of b...

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 opportunities, and understanding how thoughts...

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, Fleming also directed the p...

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 knew she wanted to pursue a career i...

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 HARD, had its World Premier...

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 Autistic K...

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 Vineyard, Ars Nova, an...

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 hosting and producing the...

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 Sundance Wri...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Joanna Davis. Joanna has been in the industry for over 20 years. She started her career as a casting intern when she was just in high school. Throughout her first few years, Joanna worked at production companies, a talent agency, and on documentaries. Taking everything she learned in those positions, Joanna dove into her true passion for Casting by working on televisi...

Jennifer Schwalenberg is a New Mexico Casting Director based in Santa Fe. She began her casting career in Los Angeles in 1995, working for prominent commercial casting director, Beth Holmes. She spent five years honing the craft of traditional commercial casting while also scouting the streets for directors who favored “real people.” During her tenure at BHC, Jennifer worked on hundreds of national commercials, including numerous S...

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 projects including a fairytale musi...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director & Spanish Dialect Consultant, Miranda Martinez. Miranda began her career in Dallas, Texas, working in commercial casting before collaborating with renowned casting director Jo Edna Boldin,CSA on major studio films including The Lone Ranger and The Last Stand. After relocating to Los Angeles in 2012, Miranda expanded her credits as the Los Angeles Casting Director f...

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. In 2021, she won a...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Julie Tucker. Julie has a remarkable career spanning over two decades. Recognized for her outstanding contributions to the industry, Julie is a two time Emmy winner and five time Artois Award winner for her excellence in casting. Notable credits include DOC, The Oscar nominated short “Red White & Blue and SHERIFF COUNTRY coming to CBS this Fall. 

Today Julie sh...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Writer & Executive Producer Richard Keith. Richard was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, and grew up in the small mountain town of Beech Mountain, where he was a competitive alpine ski racer through high school before moving to New York to pursue a career in entertainment. He began as an actor, appearing in dozens of commercials and recurring on series such as NCIS and ...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by veteran casting director, Jessica Daniels. With more than two decades of experience across film and television; Jessica is known for her sharp eye and collaborative approach. She’s helped shape ensembles for projects like 30 Rock, Will Trent, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, and Dying for Sex.

A former VP of Casting at Disney TV Studios, Jessica moves fluidly between studio and indie worlds, ...

Welcome to a very special episode of What's My Frame. Today I'm joined by Casting Director & Educator Jenny Ravitz Brightman.

Jenny's authenticity, honesty and heart are evident throughout this episode. Jenny has a gift for meeting people where they are and empowering them. Jenny has lived with spondyloarthritis since her teens and is an advocate for artists with chronic pain. Jenny was named a 2024 Women in Motion honoree and ...