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Episode Synopsis
Rich Mento is a burgeoning producer and award-winning casting director who counts himself fortunate to have successfully worked over the past 25 years in theatre, TV, film, and new media, both in New York City and Los Angeles.
He is also Co-President of The Casting Society of America, and select film and TV/digital casting credits include: Remember Me, Warm Bodies, The Wackness, the Step Up franchise, Dear John, Safe Haven, Youth in Revolt, Cedar Rapids, Chloe, No Strings Attached, Ashes in the Snow, Juggernaut, The Mortuary Collection, and Blumhouse TV’s horror/comedy series, 12 Deadly Days.
Joanna and Rich discuss how acting and auditioning intersect in a Venn diagram, the silver lining of self-taping, and the inside scoop on what casting directors are really looking for.
Thank you so much for listening to The Casting Session! Join the podcast every week as special guests examine filmmaking through the perspective of casting, giving actors insight into the audition and a behind-the-scenes look into the casting process. If you enjoyed the episode, follow the show on Instagram @thecastingsession or leave a review wherever you listen to the podcast to share your thoughts, feedback, and reactions to the show.
Creator: Joanna ColbertExecutive Producer: Michael JereldProducer: Justin SinticEditor: Michael Jereld
He is also Co-President of The Casting Society of America, and select film and TV/digital casting credits include: Remember Me, Warm Bodies, The Wackness, the Step Up franchise, Dear John, Safe Haven, Youth in Revolt, Cedar Rapids, Chloe, No Strings Attached, Ashes in the Snow, Juggernaut, The Mortuary Collection, and Blumhouse TV’s horror/comedy series, 12 Deadly Days.
Joanna and Rich discuss how acting and auditioning intersect in a Venn diagram, the silver lining of self-taping, and the inside scoop on what casting directors are really looking for.
Thank you so much for listening to The Casting Session! Join the podcast every week as special guests examine filmmaking through the perspective of casting, giving actors insight into the audition and a behind-the-scenes look into the casting process. If you enjoyed the episode, follow the show on Instagram @thecastingsession or leave a review wherever you listen to the podcast to share your thoughts, feedback, and reactions to the show.
Creator: Joanna ColbertExecutive Producer: Michael JereldProducer: Justin SinticEditor: Michael Jereld
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