The Casting Session is an inside look at filmmaking through the perspective of casting, with enlightening interviews from the industry's top casting directors, actors, directors, and producers, giving you a behind-the-scenes look into the casting process. Hosted by Joanna Colbert.
The Casting Session with Joanna Colbert
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The Casting Session is an inside look at filmmaking through the perspective of casting, with enlightening interviews from the industry's top casting directors, actors, directors, and producers, giving you a behind-the-scenes look into the casting process. Hosted by Joanna Colbert.
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June 10, 2026
Victoria Thomas
<p>Victoria Thomas is an acclaimed casting director whose journey began at UCLA's film school, where she found her calling by helping student peers cast their thesis films.</p><p>Her staggering, genre-spanning career includes cult classics like Sid and Nancy, massive blockbusters like Django Unchained, and the Emmy-winning Apple TV+ drama The Morning Show.</p><p>On this episode of TCS, you will discover her insights on the casting processes, intuition, her creative process with directors, and how she navigates the evolving landscape of TV and streaming.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecastingsession" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@thecastingsession</a><br><strong>Host:</strong> Joanna Colbert<br><strong>Audio Engineer: </strong>Martin Nikolov<br><strong>Editor:</strong> Michael Jereld</p>
March 2, 2026
Sara Kay & Jenny Lewis
<p>In this engaging conversation, casting directors Sara Kay and Jenny Lewis share their experiences and insights from nearly two decades of collaboration in the industry.</p><p>They discuss the benefits of partnerships in casting, the dynamics of working with U.S. teams, and the unique aspects of the Canadian casting landscape. The conversation highlights their successful casting of the show 'Heated Rivalry,' the challenges and opportunities presented by self-tapes, and the significance of comedy in Canadian acting.</p><p>And as we do in all TCS episodes, they discuss their coffee and tea rituals, which add a personal touch to their professional lives.</p><p><p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecastingsession" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@thecastingsession</a><br /><strong>Creator & Host:</strong> Joanna Colbert<br /><strong>Executive Producer:</strong> Michael Jereld</p>
February 2, 2026
Kerry Barden & Paul Schnee
<p>In this episode of the Casting Session, Joanna speaks with casting directors Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee about their extensive experience in the industry, particularly focusing on their work on Season 2 of Apple TV’s Palm Royale. </p><p>They discuss the evolution of casting processes, the impact of virtual auditions, and the recognition of casting directors in the Academy Awards. The conversation also touches on the challenges and changes brought about by the pandemic, the importance of personal connections in casting, and, of course, their coffee rituals.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecastingsession" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thecastingsession</a><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Creator & Host:</strong> Joanna Colbert</p><p><strong>Executive Producer:</strong> Michael Jereld</p>
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