58 episodes
Tipsy Casting Jessica Sherman & Jenn Presser
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- TV & Film
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4.9 • 37 Ratings
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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.
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Tipsy Casting - Summer Hiatus
As we head into our summer hiatus, listen here to find out how to keep in touch and engages for the next few weeks!
We want to hear from you at this time!!!
Send us a voicemail on our Spotify page (click the button that says "Send a Voicemail")
DM us on Instagram
Make sure to rate and review us. And if you're looking for more inspiration, go back to the beginning and listen to some of our earlier episodes to get some great tips and advice!
We can't wait to be back in a few weeks!
Cheers!
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55. An Introduction to a Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Erica S. Bream
We loved shining a light on the absolutely wonder Erica Bream. She is a gem in the casting community, who genuinely adores actors and the opportunity to collaborate with them. Whether it's in a formal audition setting, coaching or teaching audition technique...anyone with eyes can see her love of actors.
ERICA S. BREAM has worked a Casting Director on projects across all mediums, including on titles such as ECHOES (Netflix), DOLLY PARTON’S MOUNTAIN MAGIC CHRISTMAS (NBC), THE WINCHESTERS (CW), ALTERED CARBON (Netflix), 11:22.63 (Hulu), PANHANDLE (Spectrum) and many others. Notably, Bream has co-cast sixteen seasons of the prestigious Young Playwrights Festival for The Blank Theatre Company. Over the years, Bream’s work in theatre, short film and television casting has garnered her nine Artios nominations and a win in the Los Angeles Theatre category.
Resources:
Free Tickets to Young Playrights Festival
Erica Bream - Casting & Consulting
Erica Bream's Instagram
Erica Bream's IMDB
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54. An In-Depth Conversation with Talent Manager- Brandon Bisig!
We are so thrilled to welcome the extremely talented manager, Brandon Bisig to Tipsy Casting!
Brandon Bisig was born and raised in Southwest Michigan. He studied Finance and Statistics at Miami University of Ohio in Oxford, OH. Post graduation he went on to a career in consulting at Accenture Consulting, but that was short lived as he decided to pursue his passion in Film and Television. After moving to NYC, Brandon worked odd jobs in a number of different sectors of the industry before working for Fred Zollo, Vince P. Maggio and Barbara Broccoli. It was there where Brandon met manager Russ Lyster which sparked his interest in Management. Brandon moved to Los Angeles where he started as an assistant and worked his way up at Thruline Entertainment where he spent 12 years and honed his craft before joining Canopy Media Partners.
Resources:
Brandon's Instagram
Brandon's IMDB
Canopy Media Parters's Instagram
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53. Catching Up with Jess & Jenn
Today we catch up with Jess and Jenn, and talk about what's going on it their worlds!
- Jenn's experience at the Apple BAFTA party
- Work is on the horizon!
- Jenn's going on holiday to Spain!
- IATSE negotiations and current indie landscape
- Met Gala 2024
- Netflix is a Joke! (Brett Goldsten, Mae Martin & Matt Rife)
- The Fall Guy
- Beach Time!
- Traveling for 2024!
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52. A Tipsy Conversation with Creature Creator and Animatronics Expert - Alec Gillis!
Alec Gillis grew up in Orange County, California within sight of the Disneyland fireworks show. As a kid he roamed the mean streets of Main Street Disneyland, It was here he gained a lifelong appreciation of animatronics, but it was in the local movie theatres that he fell in love with genre films. At age 20 Gillis began working for Roger Corman on a film called BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS, along with James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd. After working for various Makeup Effects luminaries such as Tom Savini and Greg Cannom, Gillis was recommended by James Cameron to Stan Winston, where Gillis worked on effects for classic films such as ALIENS and PREDATOR. In 1988 he co-founded Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. (ADI) with Tom Woodruff, Jr. TREMORS was the company’s first feature, and the film’s giant subterranean worms gained Gillis notoriety.
The duo’s work garnered Oscar nominations for STARSHIP TROOPERS, ALIEN 3 and won for DEATH BECOMES HER. Gillis has won numerous other awards such as BAFTAs and SATURNs. His work has been seen in BRIGHT, IT 1 and 2, and currently the Disney/Fox Predator feature PREY, directed by Dan Trachtenberg. During his 3 decades with ADI, Gillis has also written numerous screenplays, written 3 books and produced/directed a feature film, HARBINGER DOWN.
His new solo company, Studio Gillis, will continue the tradition Gillis is known for of high-quality Creature, Make Up and Practical Effects.
In this episode we discuss:
Alec's unique way of ending up entering in the industry
How his passion for scary movies and monsters as a child became a dream job
Coming up with James Cameron and a fun full circle moment
The ins and outs of how they make monsters and creatures from start to finish
How technology has contributed and changed his job throughout the years
He talks about his foray into directing and acting
His favorite monster and experience
Alec discusses how his whole family has become an industry family (despite his best efforts :))
Make sure to watch out on Tipsy Casting's instagram for a behind the scenes video look into Alec's shop and some of the amazing creatures he's created!
Resources:
Alec's Instagram
Alec's Twitter/X
Alec's IMBD
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51. Casting Director's Relationships with Directors - Your Lucky Day Director Dan Brown
Daniel Brown is an Emmy-nominated director, writer and storyteller. He has cultivated an eclectic approach, drawing inspiration from film, literature, illustration, animation and music. His art film COLOR TV, NO VACANCY, described as, “Disney meets David Lynch” by Vice and was Vimeo Staff Pick. Daniel has won acclaim for his music videos for prominent artists such as ODESZA, Portugal. the Man and Jon Bellion.
His first feature film debut YOUR LUCKY DAY starring Angus Cloud premiered at Fantastic Fest and was released in Alamo Drafthouse Theaters, and is currently available on Netflix.
He loves to tell stories about the promise or disillusionment of dreamers. People who risk everything for an idea.
Dan is represented by UTA and Sugar23.
Resources:
Dan's Instagram
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Customer Reviews
Wish I could have a drink with y’all!
I listen to the show while I’m driving, so I can’t. lol! This show tears down that mystical wall that shrouds the world of casting. As an actor, I used to literally tremble at the doors of a casting director since I worshipped them as the gate keepers to my dream. While they still are in a way, this show humanizes the industry. Casting directors have a lot of the same struggles that we have as actors. Casting directors aren’t going to blacklist you forever if you have a bad audition. They aren’t making fun of you behind your back, and they really want to help you give the best audition possible because you doing well makes them look even better at their job! Cheers to this show and next time I’m in your town, (LA OR LONDON) I’m treating y'all to a drink!
Can sift for gems through bad cultural takes
Info is helpful for casting in the US and UK. They complained in their latest episode about bringing “politics” into the Oscars — any mention of politics — um, the personal is political and art is pretty personal. “I don’t need to see Florence Pugh’s nipples anymore” <<< actual quote from this podcast. “But you don’t see Emilia Clarke running around with her business out and we’ve all seen her naked on Game of Thrones.” Leave the fashion commentary to people who don’t shame others for what they wear and how they act. Basically, ignore the clueless chit-chat but there are gems to be found… become one with the fast forward button!
Cheers to Tipsy Casting!
I love this podcast. It’s filled with interesting stories, good advice and best of all- honesty.
Jenn and Jessica are likable and funny. It’s like having a conversation with your friends, but they actually know the business. I have to go back to listen to some of them again, and take notes- that’s how good it is. Actors and anyone in the business should listen. There are some funny stories, so I think anyone interested in hollywood would find this enjoyable and eye opening.
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