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Casting director Amanda Lenker Doyle shares the wild true story of how a DVD glitch accidentally led to Andrew Lincoln being cast as the lead in The Walking Dead. From her move from LA to Atlanta, to what actors get wrong about auditions, Amanda pulls back the curtain on how casting really works. This episode is packed with career-shifting insights, mindset resets, and advice every actor needs to hear.
Amanda Lenker Doyle is an award winning Casting Director and a self proclaimed treasure hunter. Obsessed with all things shimmery and bright, she has dedicated her life to the hunt for gems, jewels…and actors. Amanda has been working in film and television casting for over 17 years. In 2022, her short film PLEASE HOLD was nominated for an Academy Award in the Live Action Short Film category! Some additional favorite credits to date include R#J, which swept Sundance and SXSW in 2021, BLACK-ISH & THE MUPPETS for ABC, ZAC & MIA for Netflix and WAYNE streaming now on Amazon Prime. In addition to working as an independent Casting Director and Producer, Amada is now serving as the Director of Casting Relations at tech startup, Castability, where she is thrilled to have a new venue to showcase and source actors. Amanda believes that every actor should have an opportunity to shine — and she can't wait to see what beautiful gems she digs up. In this episode we dive into how Amanda got into casting and her journey to her current position along with fun anecdotes about her favorite casting stories along the way. This includes her casting of the television show Wayne and a fun story about how Andrew Lincoln really got cast in the Walking Dead! We dive more into how the state of casting is affecting the careers of Casting Directors and the passion we all hold within our jobs. Resources: Amanda's Instagram: @casting.amanda Amanda's Website: castingbyamanda.com ──────────────────────────── Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG Watch the Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel Follow Jessica & Follow Jenn Learn More About Jess & Jenn's Casting Journeys Get Casting Life Away Merch here!
Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA sits down with her friends Joshua Morgan and Mike Labbadia of Artist's Strategy. Joshua founded Artist's Strategy with the mission of helping artists make art for the rest of their lives. Joshua and Mike (hosts of the "Creative Risk" podcast) share with us why applying business principles to building a creative career is the key to longevity and success. Join us as we discuss what it takes to build a creative business and all the pitfalls along the way. Artist Strategy Website Creative Risk Podcast Artist Strategy Instagram
This month for our series: Introduction to a Modern Class of Casting Visionaries we welcome our good friend Chrissy Fiorilli-Ellington! Chrissy is an award-winning Casting Director in film, television, streaming, and commercials. Her credits include THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT (SXSW 2024), the upcoming creature feature XENO starring Lulu Wilson, DIE HART 2: DIE HARTER and DIE HART 3 starring Kevin Hart for Roku. As well as, OUT OF OFFICE for writer/director Paul Lieberstein, the Oscar-nominated short PLEASE HOLD, SNAKE OIL for FOX, Netflix's THE G WORD WITH ADAM CONOVER produced by the Obamas, and the John Wick-meets-John Hughes series WAYNE, which she cast alongside Amanda Lenker Doyle. She was nominated for three Artios Awards in 2024, and lives in LA with her actor husband, Tate Ellington, their two daughters, and cat. In this episode we discuss: Chrissy's unique way of getting into the industry and her journey through the ranks What it's like being married to an actor and how she has 2 different perspectives. One as a casting director and one as the wife of an actor How she met her husband and how they've navigated the industry as a couple The difference of casting in NY vs LA How she's coped with the changing evolution of casting and self tapes and what she is hoping for the future We discuss AI and it's effect on us and our thoughts Her favorite part of casting and her least favorite part Who are her current talent crushes Resources: Chrissy's Instagram Chrissy's IMDB Chrissy's Website ─────────────────────────── Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG Watch the Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel Follow Jessica & Follow Jenn Learn More About Jess & Jenn's Casting --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tipsycastingpodcast/message
Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA is a self proclaimed treasure hunter. Obsessed with all things shimmery and bright, she has dedicated her life to the hunt for gems, jewels…and actors. After nearly two decades in film and television casting, Amanda has earned numerous accolades for her work. In 2018, she took home an Artios trophy for her work in Los Angeles theater production of “WAITING FOR GODOT” and in 2022, her short film "PLEASE HOLD" received an Academy Award nomination, showcasing her expertise in identifying and nurturing talent. Also notable among her credits is the critically acclaimed film "R#J," which made waves at Sundance and SXSW in 2021 as well as the hit film "WE BROKE UP," currently streaming on Hulu. She has contributed her casting expertise to many popular TV series such as "BLACK-ISH" and "THE MUPPETS" for ABC, "ZAC & MIA" for Netflix, and "WAYNE," now available on Amazon Prime. Beyond her role as a Casting Director, Amanda has also made a significant impact as a Producer. With a passion for bringing stories to life, she excels in overseeing all aspects of a production, from concept development through post. Her strong leadership skills and ability to assemble exceptional creative teams have resulted in the successful realization of numerous projects. As a Producer, Amanda understands the importance of creating an environment where talent can thrive. A connector-of-artists in all aspects of her creative life, Amanda believes that every actor should have an opportunity to shine — and she can't wait to see what beautiful gems she digs up.
In this latest episode, the boys have on casting director Amanda Lenker-Doyle (Black-ish, Fuller House) who is *also* a producer and metalsmith. She has a unique perspective and gets real about the current state of the industry—from the highs and lows of her own career, to the rarely spoken of lack of job security casting is facing as well as what a post-strike / post-pandemic future looks like for all of us. We break down the idea of getting paid to audition (SPOILER ALERT: Mike and Joshua think it's a bad move!) and, most importantly, the need for some serious creativity in the ever-changing industry. So, put on your big-girl pants and get ready for some real talk about the hustle, the challenges, and the rewards of art-making today.“CREATIVE RISK”, is a new podcast hosted by actors Joshua Morgan and Mike Labbadia of Artist's Strategy where they explore all things art, entrepreneurialism and everything in between. The acting industry is more volatile and competitive than ever before, therefore the artist must evolve in order to take radical ownership over their creative businesses. Each episode, Mike and Joshua will get raw and unfiltered, giving hot takes and cutting edge strategies on how to build a sustainable career in the arts.____________________________________________________________________Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/artists.strategy/
As Castability gears up for the next Show Up Challenge starting January 15th 2024, we hear from members who completed the challenge last year and they share how they transformed as actors during the process. Easier time picking takes, faster memorization, and so much more. Amanda Lenker Doyle answers important Q and A's on how to stand out (in a good way!) and the rarely discussed process of casting before they ever call in actors. Welcome to season two of Castability, the podcast! — This Season's Theme — How to Stand out — Dacre Montgomery's Audition Tape — What does Casting do before they call in actors — Does it matter if you are not local to NY and LA anymore? — What made Tracee Ellis Ross shine during her audition fro Black-ish — How members improved their craft from the Show Up Challenge — How to participate in this year's challenge
Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA is a self-proclaimed treasure hunter. Obsessed with all things shimmery and bright, she has dedicated her life to the hunt for gems, jewels…and actors. An award-winning Casting Director, Amanda has been working in film and television casting for over 17 years. In 2022, her short film PLEASE HOLD was nominated for an Academy Award in the Live Action Short Film category! Some additional favorite credits to date include R#J (a Romeo & Juliet story) which swept Sundance and SXSW in 2021, film WE BROKE UP streaming now on Hulu, BLACK-ISH & THE MUPPETS for ABC, ZAC & MIA for Netflix and WAYNE streaming now on Amazon Prime. In addition to working as an independent Casting Director, Amanda served as the Treasurer and as an Executive Board Member of the Casting Society (of America) for 7 years. She is a burgeoning metal smith and jewel maker and strives to be a connector of artists in every aspect of her creative life. Amanda believes that every actor should have an opportunity to shine — and she can't wait to see what beautiful gems she digs up. Connect with Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/casting.amanda/ http:imdb.me/amandalenkerdoyle www.castingbyamanda.com Connect more with me: https://www.chonacas.com/podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/shesallovertheplacepodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiechonacas/ If you enjoyed the episode, please share with one person and consider leaving a 5 star & review on Apple Podcasts as it really supports me as an Independent Podcaster :) Thank you!
Amanda Lenker Doyle is an award winning Casting Director and a self proclaimed treasure hunter. Obsessed with all things shimmery and bright, she has dedicated her life to the hunt for gems, jewels…and actors. Amanda has been working in film and television casting for over 17 years. In 2022, her short film PLEASE HOLD was nominated for an Academy Award in the Live Action Short Film category! Some additional favorite credits to date include R#J, which swept Sundance and SXSW in 2021, BLACK-ISH & THE MUPPETS for ABC, ZAC & MIA for Netflix and WAYNE streaming now on Amazon Prime. In addition to working as an independent Casting Director and Producer, Amada is now serving as the Director of Casting Relations at tech startup, Castability, where she is thrilled to have a new venue to showcase and source actors. Amanda believes that every actor should have an opportunity to shine — and she can't wait to see what beautiful gems she digs up. In this episode we dive into how Amanda got into casting and her journey to her current position along with fun anecdotes about her favorite casting stories along the way. This includes her casting of the television show Wayne and a fun story about how Andrew Lincoln really got cast in the Walking Dead! We dive more into how the state of casting is affecting the careers of Casting Directors and the passion we all hold within our jobs. Resources: Amanda's Instagram: @casting.amanda Amanda's Website: castingbyamanda.com ──────────────────────────── Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG Watch the Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel Follow Jessica & Follow Jenn Learn More About Jess & Jenn's Casting Journeys Get Casting Life Away Merch here! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tipsycastingpodcast/message
Chrissy Fiorilli-Ellington is an experienced Casting Director who has worked on character-driven projects for network television, premium cable, streamers, and festivals. She has a knack for identifying future superstars and has cast videos with household names that have been viewed billions of times. Her work has been featured at Sundance, SXSW, TriBeCa, and Cannes. Her primary focus is on great storytelling. She is an artist at heart who brings world-class expertise with a side of comedy to her work. Joined by Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA, the two discuss their journeys as Casting Directors up until today, where the industry is going, and all you need to know about getting cast in comedy. — Chrissy's Career — Chrissy's Relationship to Her Husband, Tate Ellington — Working as CollegeHumor's Head of Casting — How the Pandemic effected the Casting Industry — Casting Comedy TV, Film, Sketch, and YouTube — Amanda and Chrissy's Partnership — Living in LA in 2023 — What Makes a Person Funny — The Casting Process — Casting Dramas, Procedurals, and CW Shows — The Transformation of the Internet — Diversifying Revenue Streams — Being a Multi-Hyphenate Episode Resources: Chrissy's Website Chrissy's IMDb Follow Chrissy on Instagram @cdfioe ──────────────────────────── Learn more about the Castability app right here. And keep updated with us on our IG! Ready to work? Download the app here for iOS or Google Play!
Jordan Blum is a prolific writer and producer who has worked on some of your favorite shows and comic books. Jordan has written and produced over 118 episodes of "American Dad!" and recently wrapped showrunning "M.O.D.O.K." - a series he co-created with Patton Oswalt. He also has his own comic book series with Patton called "Minor Threats". In this episode, he sits down with Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA, to discuss his journey in the industry, the impact of AI and media consolidation on the industry, and why joy and passion shine above all. — The Value of Unions & Collaborating with Different Guilds — Jordan's journey from Assistant to Executive Producer on American Dad — Voice Acting vs. Live Action — Working with Auteur Showrunners — Becoming Writer/Co-creator of Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. — Writing for Established Characters — Working with Established Actors — Writer Pay on TV — Writing New Characters — Intellectual Property vs. Original Characters — Being a Multi-Hyphenate — Working on Community with Dan Harmon — Jordan's Writing Process — How Animators & Actors Collaborate — AI & The Future — Pitching Yourself — Favorite Movies & TV Shows Episode Resources: Jordan's IMDb Follow Jordan on Twitter @BlumJordan See Jordan's Marvel Comic Book work Read Minor Threats Volume #1 Listen to Castability 116. The Art of Authentic Storytelling: A Conversation with Editor and VFX Artist Spencer Houck ──────────────────────────── Learn more about the Castability app right here. And keep updated with us on our IG! Ready to work? Download the app here for iOS or Google Play!
Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA, sits down to interview editor and VFX artist Spencer Houck. You may know his work from Cobra Kai, Pitch Perfect, Bumper in Berlin, Community, Super Troopers 2, HAPPILY, and Silent Retreat. Spencer focuses on the importance of various editing aspects such as continuity, non-verbal communication, and the use of actors' eyes. He also highlights the importance of non-verbal communication in creating authentic and truthful stories, specifically mentioning the role of an actor's eyes in conveying emotion and meaning. This episode is a must-listen for a peek into the creative process of editing and the crucial role it plays in bringing stories to life. — Challenges of Editing Films & TV Shows — Editing Movie Trailers vs. Film/TV Editing — Importance of Understanding the Story and Characters — Editor's Cut, Director's Cut, Producer's Cut — Weighing Pros and Cons of Cutting Scenes and Characters — Importance of Continuity for both Editors and Actors — Being Aware of One's Physical Self on Camera — The Power of Non-Verbal Communication in Film and TV — How Eyes Effect Performance — The Role of Editors in the Filmmaking Process — Inspiration for Getting into Editing — Editing Heroes and Influences — Staying True to Authenticity and Truth in Storytelling Episode Resources: Spencer's IMDb Spencer's Official Website Follow Spencer on Instagram and Twitter @spencerhouck "How to Avoid the Cutting Room Floor and Editor's Guide for On Camera Actors" by Jordan Goldman ──────────────────────────── Learn more about the Castability app right here. And keep updated with us on our IG! Ready to work? Download the app here for iOS or Google Play!
In Part Two of this State of the Union, Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA, continues her conversation with Nawal Bengholam to discuss the recent divide caused by self tapes within the entertainment industry. After polling the Castability community on questions that they had regarding self tapes, Amanda and Nawal answer questions and give their opinions. From requiring readers for a self tape, to losing a sense of community after not being in the room, to whether or not Casting Directors watch every tape that is sent in, no stone is left unturned as the two continue their discussion about the hard truths of this business in 2023. — How Could Casting Make Auditions Worse for Actors? — Competing With People Outside of Major Cities — Capitalism + Art — Readers — Rebuilding Your Community — The Autonomous Actor — Not Giving Story Details — Escaping Victim Mentality — Watching Actor's Tapes — Memorizing Multiple Pages for an Audition — Prescreens vs. Callbacks — Casting Director Workshops — Building Relationships with Casting — Self Tape Feedback — Chat GPT and AI Episode Resources: Nawal's Instagram Nawal's IMDb The Clyde Bernardy Acting Studio The Clyde Bernardy Acting Studio Instagram “She was a tough, East German cookie”: filmmakers and actors pay tribute to German casting director Simone Bär by Patricia Dobson in Screen Daily Microsoft Fires 10,000 Employees as it Invests in AI by Noor Al-Sibai in Futurism Magazine ──────────────────────────── Learn more about the Castability app right here. And keep updated with us on our IG! Ready to work? Download the app here for iOS or Google Play!
In Part One of this State of the Union, Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA, is joined by Nawal Bengholam to discuss the recent divide caused by self tapes within the entertainment industry. Amanda first discovered Nawal on social media, where Nawal's initial thoughts on the controversy made Amanda want to sit down with her and discuss the situation in full. The two have an open, honest, heart-to-heart about the industry and self tapes. In Part One of this Two-Part episode, — Understanding One Another In This Industry — Casting Director Workshops — Casting Director and Actor Relationships — Actors Being Taken Advantage Of — Art in a Capitalist Society — Standing Out in the Crowd — Craft, Business Acumen, and Mindset — The Art of Casting Episode Resources: Nawal's Instagram Nawal's IMDb The Clyde Bernardy Acting Studio The Clyde Bernardy Acting Studio Instagram Remembering Kobe: Former Lakers teammates on his greatness By Broderick Turner in The Los Angeles Times ──────────────────────────── Learn more about the Castability app right here. And keep updated with us on our IG! Ready to work? Download the app here for iOS or Google Play!
Welcome to Castability: The Podcast! The Castability App is the first ever data app for actors, using data science to empower actors and demystify the casting process. Hosted by Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA and the Castability staff (all actors ourselves), we discuss the ins and outs of the creative decision-making process. Join us as we host conversations on our industry and craft, and reveal all the data we uncover along the way! ──────────────────────────── Learn more about the Castability app right here. And keep updated with us on our IG! Ready to work? Download the app here for iOS or Google Play!
In this episode of The Well-Rounded Actor, Jen is joined by Amanda Lenker Doyle, an award-winning casting director who has been working in film and television casting for 15 years. Some of her favorite credits to date include her most recent work on film R#J (Romeo and Juliet) which swept Sundance and SXSW in 2021, BLACK-ISH (ABC), THE MUPPETS (ABC), FULLER HOUSE (Netflix), ZAC & MIA (Hulu), WAYNE (Amazon) and WE BROKE UP.Amanda is a self-proclaimed treasure hunter; she's obsessed with all things shimmery and bright and has dedicated her life to hunting for gems, jewels, and actors. As the new Director of Casting Relations at casting tech startup, Castability, Amanda is thrilled to have a new venue to showcase and source actors. She believes that every actor should have an opportunity to shine —and she can't wait to see what beautiful gems she digs up.During this episode, Jen and Amanda discuss: Why you need a life beyond actingWhat casting directors really want to know if you score a final callbackWhy being a well-rounded human mattersHow Castability is shaking up the acting industryAmanda's thoughts on actors and social media Amanda also shares whether or not she actually looks at every submission she receives and a crazy and remarkable story about how a tech screw up may have landed an actor a lead role on THE WALKING DEAD.Follow Amanda on IG & Twitter - @casting.amandaCASTABILITY & CAST AWAY CANCERCast Away Cancer is a charity event that gives actors the opportunity to get in front of 6 prestigious Casting Directors (including Jessica Sherman, CSA (@jshermy.casting) and Amanda Doyle, CSA (@casting.amanda), practice their self taping skills with actual feedback, and contribute to a worthy cause! To participate, actors must download the Castability app to contribute $9 dollars towards a credit to submit a scene. All scenes are written by true cancer warriors who are sharing their personal stories. 100% of proceeds will go to Jessica Sherman's A Cause for Entertainment (@acauseforentertainment) for cancer prevention and support. Actors can upload their scenes or record them directly on the app using our in-app reader anytime between October 11th to October 15th. Casting will then evaluate the actors in sets of 5 with a rankings of 1-5 in Believability, Specificity, Creativity, Personality, and finally Castability. The actors who score 5 in Castability win their round and will be featured in our Castability gallery. Winners of each scene will be announced on our Instagram! (@castability.actor)Follow @castability.actor to find out the remaining four Casting Directors participating, announced soon! To reserve your spot now, all you need to do is download the app and contribute your $9.00 donation!Visit Castability's website for more information and to find out more about the Castability method! https://www.castability.actor/cast-away-cancerCONNECT WITH JENInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/meetjenmorris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjenmorris Join The Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wellroundedactor
Casting director Amanda Lenker Doyle (Black-ish, The Muppets) stops by Studio 309 and discusses whether she ever gets nervous, her jewelry hobby, and more! Pics, vids -- http://boxangeles.com/289
Today we’re starting a special set of 3 episodes all geared around the Artios Awards, the Casting Society of America’s celebration of Excellence in Casting.In our first of those three episodes, we’re going to be talking with up and coming casting duo Amanda Lenker Doyle and Chrissy Fiorilli-Ellington.
#ICYMI WINDI WORLD DAILY with WINDI WASHINGTON interviewed Casting Directors ALEXIS FRANK KOCZARA, CHRISTINE SMITH SHEVCHENKO and AMANDA LENKER DOYLE on the red carpet at the 31st Annual Artios Awards 2016. Casting Society of America nominated them in the Television Pilot Comedy category for television series "BLACK-ISH" casting achievements.
This extra special bonus episode of Backstage’s “In the Envelope” gathers never-before-heard career advice from Bryan Cranston, Thandie Newton, Hank Azaria, casting director Amanda Lenker Doyle, and more. It’s the podcast version of a how-to guide on becoming a better, more successful actor! For over 50 years, Backstage has been the most trusted place for actors to find jobs and career advice, and for casting professionals to find the right performers for their projects. “In the Envelope: An Awards Podcast” features intimate, inspirational interviews with some of the most exciting actors and awards contenders working today. Check out more here: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ In the Envelope Twitter: twitter.com/InTheEnvelope Backstage Twitter: twitter.com/backstage Facebook: facebook.com/backstage Instagram: instagram.com/backstagecast YouTube: youtube.com/user/backstagecasting
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Awesome casting directors Amanda Lenker Doyle and Chrissy Fiorilli sit down to talk about the process of casting. We cover everything from indie films to big budget commercials. It's a fun one, filled with war stories, big tangents, and soaked with practical advice direct from these two awesome casting directors. Check out all their work here: www.dfcasting.com/ Visit Plotdevices.Co to get your very own story clock workbook and other awesome filmmaking tools. Follow and tag them on twitter and Instagram @plotdevicesco with your favourite shot in all of cinema (we'll hold you to it)! Our favorite will get a free storyboard notebook (plotdevices.co/products/storyboard-notebook) and a filmmaker pin 3-pack (plotdevices.co/collections/filmm…enamel-pin-3-pack). Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show: www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodAsalways, follow @MrMattEnlow (www.twitter.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @SmiteyPieLeg(www.twitter.com/SmiteyPieLeg) on twitter. For more episodes visit www.JustShootitPodcast.comShow your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who are guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPod(www.instagram.com/justshootitpod/) Send feedback to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com or Call us at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show! Music was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar. Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing, filmmaking and storytelling. Each week we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. Matt Enlow is a director working in comedy. His website is mrmattenlow.com Oren Kaplan is a director and VFX artist who has directed the theatrical feature, The Hammer, a Lifetime movie, and countless branded content videos. His website is directedbyoren.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-shoot-it-a-podcast-about-filmmaking-screenwriting-and9776/donations