My guest is Michael Fels, a New York City filmmaker with over a decade of experience in multiple departments and a very robust IMDP page. We talk at length about the role of a casting director, the value one brings to a production, and why finding leading actors of color can be difficult. Topics discussed: What a casting director does. The steps a casting director takes to find the best talent. Mistakes that can arrise when you don't have one. How to catch the attention of a Casting Director. How to find and cast BIPOC. Links mentioned in this episode: https://michaelfelsfilmmaker.com/ https://www.10X10studios.com/podcast/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

My guest is Nikki Casseri who is just about to launch her first project: A children’s youtube series that teaches musical concepts through magic and fun. Nikki is no stranger to producing content, she’s a professional actor, but this is her first go at wearing the producer’s hat. There was a big learning curve and we talk about everything from how she came up with the concept, assembling a team, and her unique challenges putting all together. Topics discussed: Concepting a Show. Creating your own content as a SAG actor. Building a team. Production Challenges. Post Production Challenges. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.maestrosmagicalmusicbox.com/ https://www.10X10studios.com/podcast/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm