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Meet Director, Casting Director, and Producer Brittani Ward

For the past thirteen years, Brittani Ward has built an impressive career, working on projects of every size. Extensive casting associate work under Emmy-award winning CDs (from 2012 - 2018) includes The First (starring Sean Penn), one season of every Marvel/Netflix series, 50 Shades of Gray Darker and Freed, Death Note, two Jason Statham-led features, and prestigious television pilots and series. As an independent casting director, Brittani has worked on many award-winning feature films, including four recent Hulu originals (Clock, Jagged Mind, Grimcutty, and The Mill). She recently produced Desire Lines which won the NEXT Special Jury award at Sundance '24.Brittani's directorial feature film Single Car Crashes, which won the 'Best New Vision' award ad it's Cinequest world premiere, premiers in Chicago this July! This episode was originally recorded live in the VersaVision Clubhouse room on 6/21/24 with our special guest host Tamika Katon-Donegal.

Meet Acting Coach Joseph Pearlman

Voted “Best Acting Studio & Coach” in L.A., Joseph Pearlman helps actors transform careers and ignite their souls through the power of fun!
Pearlman Acting Academy (PAA), Hollywood’s leading film and TV acting studio, offers the most advanced on-camera audition technique and scene study training in the industry. PAA helps actors worldwide, via Zoom, transform their careers, win auditions, secure series leads, and deliver award-winning performances on set.
Collaborating weekly with Amazon Studios, Joseph coaches performances to award-level quality and prepares presenters for major award ceremonies, including the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, and Golden Globes.
Joseph's clients include Amazon Studios, Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions, Amy Adams, Zooey Deschanel, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ryan Reynolds, MAX, AMC, TED Talks, Iliza Shlesinger, Sian Clifford, Eugene Simon, Julian Sands, Alex MacNicoll, Skylar Grey, Sherri Shepherd, and more.
This episode was originally recorded live in the VersaVision Clubhouse room on 6/14/24.

Meet Actor, Director, and Producer Leonel Severino

Leonel Antonio Severino was born the third of four children in Salem, Massachusetts. He then relocated to Providence, Rhode Island where he quickly developed a reputation on the arts scene as a Krump dancer, earning himself the nickname of "Witness."
Despite his success as a dancer, Leonel was fully enveloped by his true passion in life - acting - at the age of 10 while watching The Wachowski Siblings' groundbreaking film "The Matrix." However, his family did not share the same enthusiasm regarding his new found love. Determined to realize his dream, Leonel dove headfirst into all things film; he taught himself how to create visual effects watching YouTube videos and reading any literature he could find about the craft of acting. After years of molding and preparing himself, a motivated and hungry Leonel was ready to take Hollywood by storm and attended casting calls all around the United States: from Rhode Island to California to New York and Philadelphia. His passion knew no boundaries.
All of Leonel's hard work finally paid off when he landed his first starring role in the film "Bleed For This" and the rest is history.This episode was originally recorded live in the VersaVision Clubhouse room on 6/7/24.

Meet Commercial Agent Jaime Love

Jaime Love started her career in 1999 by overseeing the production of print campaigns and TV commercials in Toronto, Canada. Following years of collaboration with talent and art directors, she transitioned to work on their behalf as a print and commercial agent.
Six years into her career as an agent, Jaime was presented with an extraordinary opportunity to use the production skills she had developed earlier in her career and she began collaborating with notable figures such as the Kardashian's, Demi Lovato, Mario Lopez, and many others. While she found it exhilarating to work alongside some of the biggest stars of the time, Jaime's heart remained loyal to her role as an agent.
She decided to make one final career change, harnessing her innate talent for nurturing, Jaime co-founded an agency in Los Angeles. Over the course of more than half a decade, she dedicated herself to establishing it as one of the city's most prosperous and highly regarded boutique agencies.
Today, Jaime Love's latest venture involves applying all the knowledge and experience she gained through her partnerships to embark on solo ownership. This signifies the birth of Los Angeles' newest and most exceptional boutique talent agency: Love Talent Agency.This episode was originally recorded live on 6/9/23 in the VersaVision room on Clubhouse.

Special Extended Discussion: Are you chasing every opportunity?

Are you chasing after every opportunity that comes your way or are you letting opportunities slip through your fingers? Join us for a discussion on putting the work in on a daily basis to give every opportunity and audition 100%, no matter how big or small. When you give every opportunity the maximum amount of effort it shows to casting directors and helps you develop your craft. When you put the work in, things will start to happen!
Join us in the room this Friday for a special extended 90-minute conversation with a number of panel speakers including Brian Shoop, Sheila Ball, William Jefferson Jr., Ethan Daniel Corbett, Janette R. Smith, Bill Hoversten, and Kayvan Shai.
This episode was originally recorded live in the VersaVision Clubhouse room on 5/31/24.

A Conversation with Glenn Morshower

Glenn Morshower has appeared in more than 250 films and television shows, in a career spanning five decades. His first appearance was in the 1976 feature film Drive-In.
Audiences know Glenn best for his seven-year run as Agent Aaron Pierce, on the highly acclaimed FOX series 24, as General Morshower, in the Transformers films, as Wayne Lowry, on the Netflix original series Bloodline, and for the past six years he has had a running role as Marshall Winthrop, on the FOX series The Resident. Glenn also had a recurring role in the final season of the Netflix series Ozark.
Currently, Glenn is a series regular on the new Roku series, Panhandle and Apple TV’s, Manhunt, playing President Andrew Johnson. He recently completed his third Call of Duty video game, which was just released. Glenn is working on a yet to be titled new video game that will be out next year.
Glenn has been on the big screen in The Little Things with Denzel Washington, Under the Stadium Lights with Laurence Fishburne, Bomb City, Transformers: The Last Knight, Aftermath, Curvature, and When the Bough Breaks. Some of his other film credits include Moneyball, After Earth, Parkland, X-Men: First Class, Men Who Stare at Goats, All the King’s Men, Good Night & Good Luck, The Island, Hostage, Black Hawk Down, Pearl Harbor, Godzilla, Air Force One, The River Wild, Star Trek: Generations, FLUTTER, which he also produced, and The Doo Dah Man, which he won the Best Actor award for at the Monaco Film Festival.
Additional television credits include Women of the Movement, Madam Secretary, Every Other Holiday, Grey’s Anatomy, Electric Dreams, I’m Dying Up Here, Preacher, Narcos, Supergirl, Code Black, Scandal, Manhattan, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Law and Order SVU, Dallas, Dads, NCIS, Revolution, Castle, Eli Stone, Friday Night Lights, Shark, Bones, The Closer, Walker: Texas Ranger, Charmed, Monk, ER, Alias, Deadwood, CSI, and The West Wing, among many others.
Glenn was nominated for a SAG award in 2007, for his portrayal as Agent Aaron Pierce, on FOX’s 24.
Glenn also is very successful in the hugely popular video game industry, with prominent voiceover work in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty: Black - Ops 2, and 24: The Game. He also has a starring virtual role in Battlefield 3, as Agent Gordon.
Glenn was chosen by director Michael Bay, to be the virtual host of the Transformers Ride, at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Orlando, and Universal Studios Singapore. He had the honor of declaring the ride open to the public at the Opening Day Ceremonies at Universal Studios Hollywood, in 2012, and at Universal Studios Orlando, in 2013.
Glenn has been a professional speaker for thirty-eight years. His talks are on the subject of living an aligned life and having your dreams come true
This episode was originally recorded live in the VersaVision Clubhouse room on 5/24/24.

Meet Casting Director David Guglielmo

David Guglielmo is a producer, writer, director, and casting director based in NY and LA. In five years he cast approximately 50 feature films, fast-tracking his induction into the prestigious Casting Society of America.
His titles include the highly acclaimed ensemble-piece THE STANDOFF AT SPARROW CREEK (TIFF Premiere), the crime drama SOUTH OF HEAVEN starring Jason Sudeikis, and the Venice Film Festival premiering RUN HIDE FIGHT.
As Head of Casting for the legendary horror brand, FANGORIA, he brought worldwide visibility to their slate with veteran actors such as Stephen Lang (VFW) and Guy Pearce (THE SEVENTH DAY) in starring roles.
For television, he recently completed THE PENDRAGON CYCLE, a seven-episode series which took him to Europe for an expansive international talent search.
His ability to work with actors and strong agency relationships make him a go-to Casting Director in the industry, but it’s his knowledge of film financing, development, production, and distribution which set him apart, and has been integral in his career as a Producer, which includes recent titles such as MUZZLE, an action/thriller starring Aaron Eckhart, and the festival and critical darling THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY.
As a writer/director, he made two back-to-back thrillers, NO WAY TO LIVE and HOSPITALITY, which were released one year apart to positive reviews and are available on all VOD platforms. His third film as director, the erotic thriller LOVE BOMB, is recently completed and awaiting release. This episode was originally recorded live in the VersaVision Clubhouse room on 5/17/24.

Meet Acting & Career Coach Tracy Martin

Tracy Martin is a performer, worldwide acting coach, career coach, and writer. She’s never stopped working in the entertainment industry since her debut in her first grade play. She was an elf; She hasn’t grown much since.
Tracy has successfully coached children, teens and young adults to land roles in television, film, commercials, and voiceover. Her students and alumni have worked with industry notables such as Steven Spielberg, JJ Abrams, Justin Hartley, Steve Carrel, Adam Sandler, Larry David, Melissa McCarthy, Christopher Lloyd, Joey King, Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning, Charlize Theron, Miley Cyrus, Brenda Song, Dylan & Cole Sprouse, Miranda Cosgrove, Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Betty White, Woody Harrelson, Kristin Chenoweth and many others! 
Young audiences might know Tracy as Aunt Eleanor from the Brat TV show “Juniors”, and from Disney shows such as Imagination Movers, W.I.T.C.H, Emperors New School, and more! You might have also heard Tracy in commercials for companies such as Verizon, McDonalds, Blue Cross, and Progressive Insurance, to name a few.
In her small group classes, Tracy gives her students the personalized tools they need to be strong, successful actors who can handle the ever changing entertainment industry.
Look for Tracy’s book about how to build a successful career in Hollywood coming out this year! Tracy has written TV pilots for children, has written and produced 22 videos filled with acting & life tips for her YouTube channel and has written several songs for children and teens.
She is a member of The Academy of Television of Arts and Sciences as well as a member of Women in Animation and ASCAP.This episode was originally recorded live in the VersaVision Clubhouse room on 5/10/24.

Meet Casting Director Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick

Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick, CSA is an advocate manifesting change in how the real world is reflected in today’s media. Her focus is on elevating underrepresented and misrepresented communities.
An active member of the New York casting community since 2004, Nickelodeon was her casting home for over 14 years. 
Since opening her own casting office in 2022, some of her favorite credits include RespectAbility's Disabled Children's Content Creator's Lab (sponsored by Netflix), American Girl: Corinne Tan, Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas? and You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah for Happy Madison Productions.
She continues to cast Viacom Kids & Family content, and is thrilled to have recently worked with Netflix, PBS, Disney Junior, Sony Pictures Television Kids, as well as cast theatre and film, including the deaf led feature film, The Flash Before the Bang.
Prior to Nickelodeon, she worked in independent film casting and spent a year at Innovative Artists learning the agency side of the business.
The co-VP of Advocacy for the Casting Society of America, her work elevating underrepresented communities has been barrier breaking. She has led open calls for Performers with Disabilities, MENASA (Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian), Veterans, Senior, Native American, Indigenous, Trans & Non-Binary, Black, Asian, and Latine actors.
In addition to being on the board of the Casting Society of America and Casting Society Cares, she serves as a faculty advisor for RespectAbility and talent and casting consultant for GAMUT management, which works exclusively with talent with disabilities. She is also on the Actor's Fund's Looking Ahead Advisory Board. Currently she is pursuing a master's degree in Disabilities Studies at the City University of New York.  
She prides herself on being an ally to artists and aspiring talent of all abilities. 
This episode was originally recorded live in the VersaVision Clubhouse room on 5/3/24.

The Path of Persistence: An Actors Discussion With Sheila Ball

Listen as we discuss the finer points maintaining a career in the industry as an actor through handwork, consistency, and persistence! We will be joined by veteran actor Sheila Ball who has been featured in a multitude of projects including By Deception, Mass State Lottery, The Prince and Pauper Christmas, Assault on VA-33, American Rust, and Blood Harvest. This episode was originally recorded live in the VersaVision Clubhouse room on 4/26/24.