What's My Frame

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 ...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Professional and Actor, Andrew Dahreddine. Andrew is based between Los Angeles and New York. He is currently casting Lauren Minnerath's debut feature film, CLARE (which has been supported by Sundance, Tribeca, and SXSW); Stacey Maltin and Jay DeYonker’s feature film, C-SIDE (working title); and Rebecca Louisell’s film, THE TRIP, which is one segment of the upcoming antholog...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by filmmaker and casting director, David Guglielmo. David specializes in independent films. As a casting director, he’s known for festival hits THE STANDOFF AT SPARROW CREEK (TIFF Premiere), RUN HIDE FIGHT (Venice Premiere), and SUITABLE FLESH (Tribeca Premiere). 

He served as Head of Casting for the legendary horror brand FANGORIA, as they launched their first studio. Additionally, he...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Betsy Ware Fippinger. Betsy has trained under some of the best Casting Directors in New York, including Meredith Tucker and Ellen Lewis. As a Casting Associate and Assistant she worked on projects directed by Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Bo Burnham, Greg Mottola, and Lynn Shelton.

Betsy won an Artios Award for her work as the Casting Associate on the pilot episode of ‘T...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Writer/Director, Ryan Landels. This is a beautiful episode spotlighting the importance of community and finding your fellow collaborators. 

Ryan is a Canadian-born American writer/director who recently sold his genre-bending thriller CUL-DE-SAC to Sony, with his frequent collaborator Jon M. Chu (WICKED) producing.

He is currently developing a project in the vein of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBE...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director & Producer,

Bille Woodruff. Bille is an illustrious film, television and music video director/producer who has helmed many memorable videos for artists such as Lil’ Wayne, Britney Spears, Celine Dion, OutKast, Missy Elliott, TLC, Toni Braxton, Trisha Yearwood and Usher among many others.

His feature film debut was Universal Pictures' HONEY starring Jessica Alba and...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director & Filmmaker, Deborah Kampmeier. This episode is so incredibly special; Deborah shares her beautiful creative journey of becoming a filmmaker. Deborah originally studied acting at The National Shakespeare Conservatory. After graduation she set, as she calls it, “an impossible goal” that took her far from home only to return a changed artist with filmmaking capturing her hea...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by comedy casting legend, G. Charles Wright for some much needed laughs, encouragement and stories from his incredible career in casting. G. has nearly 700 episodes of television that are still running in syndication and streaming. Notable credits include THE MIDDLE, ANGER MANAGEMENT & LOPEZ VS LOPEZ to name just a few.

G. has been on both sides of the camera, as an actor and casting director...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, John Ort. John is a two-time Artios Award winner for Outstanding Achievement in Casting. 

Notable credits include Will Gluck's comedy feature Anyone But You, Gareth Edwards’ sci-fi feature The Creator, the Miramax horror film The Home, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, the international series "The Swarm," the last 5 seasons of CBS's “Bull,” CBS’s “Tomm...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director, Michael Lehmann. Michael studied at Columbia University and the USC School of Cinema Television before directing his first feature, HEATHERS, in 1989. Today Michael shares how he joined the iconic film along with other favorite memories from set.

Notable credits include HUDSON HAWK, THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS AND DOGS, 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS, THE WEST WING, BIG LOVE, TRUE BLOOD, ...

Today I'm joined by Kelly Moscinski & Kathryn Horan the casting minds and educators behind, The Voicecaster. This episode is packed with insight from Kelly & Kathryn's years of casting Commercials, Animation, Video Games and Industrials.

Their insight into the world of VO makes their courses at The Lab that much more impactful. From advice on elevating your voiceover auditions and materials to building a lasting car...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Writer and Producer, Rob Edwards. Rob has written classic animated films for Disney including THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG  & TREASURE PLANET.

This year he has three films including MARVEL'S CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD, SNEAKS and THE KING OF KINGS. 

Rob is a 20-year veteran of television where he wrote and produced, notable credits include THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR,...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Catriona McKenzie; an award-winning critically acclaimed Indigenous director and writer of both film and television.

In this beautiful episode Catriona shares how discovering her roots, honored and inspired her creativity. Catriona has made her mark directing dramatic, action-packed episodes, including ECHO, THE BOYS, RESCUE: HI SURF, PERCY JACKSON and BONDSMAN to name a few.

C...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Alexa Pereira. A recent Artios Award winner and Emmy Nominee, Alexa has been casting for the past 12 years. As well as independently casting her own projects, she is with the wonderful casting office of Greenstein/Daniel Casting.

Notable credits include New Girl, Home Economics, Dollface and most recently Nobody Wants This. Alexa's wheelhouse is comedy, but to...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director, Michael Medico. This episode is vibrate, filed with stories, laughs and inspiration! Michael shares the story behind his first short, BITCH which was shot for $66, premiered at Outfest, was a hit on the festival circuit before being named best short film of 2009 by Frontiers LA magazine. Michael shares his journey shadowing and the road to episodic directing. How he establishes trust...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Jesse Griffiths. After more than a decade as an actor, Jesse pivoted to a career in casting, founding Jesse Griffiths Casting (JGC).

Jesse's heart for championing inclusion and diversity in the casting process is evident in all facet's of his work. Hosting monthly workshops for the BIPOC Community; creating a safe space for artists to be heard, supported a...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Actor & Poet, Paul Mabon. A Chicago native and son of an accomplished actor, Paul grew up having a front row seat to some of the best theater the city had to offer.

Today we chat about Paul's journey in LA. From Progressive to The Pitt; Paul shares insight into the classes, mentors and mindset that have supportive his career along with his favorite audition story. 

Outside of acting, Paul i...

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director and Author, Bethany Rooney. Bethany has directed more than 250 episodes of prime-time including Law & Order, Chicago PD, Law & Order SVU, The Rookie, Criminal Minds, Tracker and Chicago Med. This year she celebrates her 40th Anniversary as a Director. Today we chat about Bethany's creative process, advice for actor's from the directors perspective along with he...