Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, John Ort . John is a two-time Artios Award winner for Outstanding Achievement in Casting. Notable credits include Will Gluck's comedy feature Anyone But You, Gareth Edwards’ sci-fi feature The Creator, the Miramax horror film The Home, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, the international series "The Swarm," the last 5 seasons of CBS's “Bull,” CBS’s “Tommy" starring Edie Falco, several Tom Hooper directed commercial film spots, VO for Gen-Z Media’...
Jun 30, 2025•48 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director, Michael Lehmann . Michael studied at Columbia University and the USC School of Cinema Television before directing his first feature, HEATHERS , in 1989. Today Michael shares how he joined the iconic film along with other favorite memories from set. Notable credits include HUDSON HAWK, THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS AND DOGS, 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS, THE WEST WING, BIG LOVE, TRUE BLOOD, THE BIG C, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, VERONICA MARS, SNOWFALL, and THE WOMAN I...
Jun 23, 2025•51 min
Today I'm joined by Kelly Moscinski & Kathryn Horan the casting minds and educators behind, The Voicecaster . This episode is packed with insight from Kelly & Kathryn's years of casting Commercials, Animation, Video Games and Industrials. Their insight into the world of VO makes their courses at The Lab that much more impactful. From advice on elevating your voiceover auditions and materials to building a lasting career as a voice actor, Kelly & Katheryn are here to share insight int...
Jun 16, 2025•53 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Writer and Producer, Rob Edwards . Rob has written classic animated films for Disney including THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG & TREASURE PLANET. This year he has three films including MARVEL'S CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD, SNEAKS and THE KING OF KINGS. Rob is a 20-year veteran of television where he wrote and produced, notable credits include THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR, FULL HOUSE, A DIFFERENT WORLD, STUDIO 60 ON THE SUNSET STRIP & IN LIVING COLOR. ...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Catriona McKenzie ; an award-winning critically acclaimed Indigenous director and writer of both film and television. In this beautiful episode Catriona shares how discovering her roots, honored and inspired her creativity. Catriona has made her mark directing dramatic, action-packed episodes, including ECHO, THE BOYS, RESCUE: HI SURF, PERCY JACKSON and BONDSMAN to name a few. Catriona heralded 2012 independent action-adventure drama film Satellite Boy tell...
Jun 02, 2025•50 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Alexa Pereira . A recent Artios Award winner and Emmy Nominee, Alexa has been casting for the past 12 years. As well as independently casting her own projects, she is with the wonderful casting office of Greenstein/Daniel Casting. Notable credits include New Girl, Home Economics, Dollface and most recently Nobody Wants This. Alexa's wheelhouse is comedy, but today we talk about her love for working on dramas and psychological horror/thrill...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director, Michael Medico . This episode is vibrate, filed with stories, laughs and inspiration! Michael shares the story behind his first short, BITCH which was shot for $66, premiered at Outfest, was a hit on the festival circuit before being named best short film of 2009 by Frontiers LA magazine. Michael shares his journey shadowing and the road to episodic directing. How he establishes trust and a partnership with his actors on set and so much more. This...
May 19, 2025•55 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Jesse Griffiths . After more than a decade as an actor, Jesse pivoted to a career in casting, founding Jesse Griffiths Casting (JGC) . Jesse's heart for championing inclusion and diversity in the casting process is evident in all facet's of his work. Hosting monthly workshops for the BIPOC Community; creating a safe space for artists to be heard, supported and given the freedom to crate at their highest level and most authentic self. Today...
May 12, 2025•49 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Actor & Poet, Paul Mabon . A Chicago native and son of an accomplished actor, Paul grew up having a front row seat to some of the best theater the city had to offer. Today we chat about Paul's journey in LA. From Progressive to The Pitt; Paul shares insight into the classes, mentors and mindset that have supportive his career along with his favorite audition story. Outside of acting, Paul is also an avid poet and has appeared on Season V of Russell Simm...
May 05, 2025•47 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director and Author, Bethany Rooney . Bethany has directed more than 250 episodes of prime-time including Law & Order, Chicago PD, Law & Order SVU, The Rookie, Criminal Minds, Tracker and Chicago Med. This year she celebrates her 40th Anniversary as a Director. Today we chat about Bethany's creative process, advice for actor's from the directors perspective along with her and Mary Lou Belli's bestselling textbook, Director's Tell The Story . Bethany...
Apr 28, 2025•46 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Becca Burgess . Becca hails from the Los Angeles side of casting with an extensive background in TV and film, as well as casting projects on both West and East coasts. She has worked on several critically acclaimed projects such as SHRINKING and THE MENU which she received Artios Award nominations for in 2023 and 2024. Other credits include CANDY, ME & EARL & THE DYING GIRL, LAST MAN STANDING and THE DESCENDANTS: RISE OF RED. Becca...
Apr 21, 2025•34 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Emily Cook . Emily is a native Angeleno with more than ten years experience across film and television. Notable credits include The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina , Paramount's Star Trek: Discovery and Hulu's How I Met Your Father. Having studied with The Lee Strasberg Theatre institute and the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Emily has cultivated an understanding of how to collaborate with actors to hone performances that elevate the material...
Apr 14, 2025•31 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Emma Ward . Emma's credits include DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Riverdale, Supergirl and The Other Black Girl to name a few. In this special episode Emma and I chat about the craft, go inside the casting office and the importance of preserving your peace. Now lev'sget to the conversation! -- What's My Frame, hosted by Laura Linda Bradley Join the WMF creative community now! Instagram: ...
Apr 07, 2025•59 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Caitlin D. Jones . Caitlin has worked on hundreds of commercial in her career. Her passion for casting expanded into the television and independent film genres. Winning the 2020 CSA Artios Award for Best Casting of a Pilot/First Season Drama. Her first studio film SMILE, has broken box office records and garnered rave reviews! Caitlin comes from a comedy background, completing all four levels of Improvisation at the UCB Theatre NY in 2009....
Mar 31, 2025•48 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director & Producer, Michael Smith . After getting his first directing opportunity on Law and Order: Criminal Intent in 2007, Michael has gone on to direct over 80 episodes of television. He's also a Producing Director on SUITS LA & Law and Order SVU. Michael is an alumni of The University of Michigan and can usually be spotted on the set wearing some combination of blue and gold. He resides in NJ with his wife Tracy and their two children. This epi...
Mar 24, 2025•50 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Mia Cusumano . Mia is a three time Artios Award nominated Casting Director, winning for her work on The Trial of The Chicago 7. Mia has just completed the casting on her new series for Amazon, entitled "The Better Sister." Along with her series, she is casting multiple indies, including 109 Billion Followers which stars J.K. Simmons. Over the past 20 years in casting; some of her more notable projects include Ramy (Hulu), The Leftovers (HB...
Mar 17, 2025•40 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by the incredible, Marci Liroff . Marci has been involved with filmmakers as a casting director, producer, and acting coach for the last 40+ years. Her extensive credits as a casting director span more than 60 films and several television series. In 2019, Marci completed an extensive training course with the premier Intimacy Coordinator, Amanda Blumenthal of Intimacy Professionals Association (IPA) and is a Certified Intimacy Coordinator. Current credits range...
Mar 10, 2025•54 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director, Actor, Writer & Producer, Nell Teare . Nell is a force of nature and beautiful soul within our industry. Today she shares the chapters of her career that lead her to her calling as a director. From her time at Tisch, her successful career as an actor to 2012 when she started working behind the camera. Since becoming a director she's completed countless projects including feature and short films, commercials, live stage performances, pilot pres...
Mar 03, 2025•48 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Voice Actor, Puppeteer and Writer, Stacia Newcomb. As a puppeteer, Stacia was literally the "Star" of The Good Night Show. Whether it's Commercials, Radio, Video Games or Animated series; Stacia loves being in the booth. Notable credits include Dunkin' Donuts, AT&T, Chevrolet and Crayola to name just a few. Today Stacia is sharing lesson's from her career, what inspired her to open Sound And The Furry where she directs, coaches and hosts industry Worksh...
Feb 24, 2025•51 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Actress, Director and Writer, Marla Sokoloff . Marla's resume spans from iconic 90's sitcoms like FULL HOUSE, BOY MEETS WORLD & HOME IMPROVEMENT to THE PRACTICE where she brought Lucy Hatcher to life for more than 100 eps. Marla now beautifully balances a career as an actress, writer, director and mother. We dive into the different chapters of her career, her creative process and how her career an as actor has influenced and empowered her work as a dire...
Feb 17, 2025•39 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Susan Shopmaker . For over two decades, Susan has been a recognized name in the world of independent film for her work as a casting director on numerous award-winning films. From large ensembles to small-scale intimate dramas. Susan's ability to perfectly match an actor and role has been showcased in Martha Marcy May Marlene, Beach Rats, The Holdovers, Life Itself & The Iron Claw. In 2018 Susan won the Artios Award for Eliza Hittman's ...
Feb 10, 2025•26 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Emmy nominated executive producer, Michael Costigan . Michael's credits include LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, AMERICAN GANGSTER & BLACK RABBIT to name a few. Today we're diving into one of Michael and Aggregate Films newest hit's BASED ON A TRUE STORY and how he and the team helped bring this fabulous, dark comedy to life! Michael is a film and television producer based in Los Angeles. He's a partner at Aggregate Films, a production company ...
Feb 03, 2025•37 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Amber Horn . Amber is a two-time Emmy winning casting director with a clear heart for actors. Today Amber and I go inside the casting office to discuss her process and advice for actors. Amber shares her experiences in the positive evolution towards authenticity in casting; how powerful it is for especially young performers to see themselves on screen. Amber shares encouraging reframing towards zoom and virtual auditions for actors that I ...
Jan 27, 2025•44 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director, Writer, Actress, and Producer, Nadine Crocker . This conversation is an inspiration and reminder for all storytellers about the importance of championing for your art, believing in divine intervention and how much your art and your voice matter. Today Nadine takes us on the creative journey of making, CONTINUE . Based on Crocker's life and the true story of surviving a suicide attempt when she was 23. Nadine wrote, directed, and produced alongside...
Jan 20, 2025•52 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director, Brenna Malloy . Brenna has directed episodes of 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Lone Star, FBI, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Chicago Fire, FBI: International, and Chicago PD. Brenna served as Supervising Producer, as well as directed half of the first season of On Call for Wolf Entertainment and Amazon. Her MFA thesis film Rocket , a story about a female racecar driver, throws the audience into the world of 1950s dirt track racing. The half hour short earned a...
Jan 13, 2025•35 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Dr. Oren Gottfried . Neurosurgeon by Day, Lead TV Medical Consultant by Night. Logline for your new favorite show... not quite. This conversation is a pod first and I'm so thankful that Dr. Gottfried made the time to join us. Today we're going behind the scenes of our favorite medical procedurals to how they authenticity take the audience on emotional journeys each week with the help of real medical professionals. Dr. Gottfried is a Neurosurgeon and Profe...
Jan 06, 2025•47 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Skyler Zurn . Skyler has created a successful career in casting working with some of the most respected offices in town. Her credits include LOVE LIES BLEEDING, THE FALL GUY, PAM & TOMMY, GLASS ONION - KNIVES OUT, THE GOOD NURSE and THIS IS US to name a few. Working with successful independent offices as well as spending time at the Studio and Network levels has given Skyler the opportunity to experience all genres and a wider aspect o...
Dec 30, 2024•44 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director, Colin Theys . Colin turned a love of movies, obsession with technical, and acting hobby into a career making films. Colin believes a good director should know what everyone on set does and how they do it, setting the tone for the cast & crew with his energy. You'll usually find Colin standing by camera, close to the performance. Today Colin shares his creative process, gives us a rare look behind the scenes of fan favorite Holiday and Romance ...
Dec 23, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Abby Gruenewald. Abby has quickly made a name for herself in LA working with some of the busiest offices in town on shows like STATION 19, STAR TREK: SECTION 31, FIRE COUNTRY and SHERIFF COUNTRY. Beyond the episodic world, Abby works in commercials, indies and if you get the opportunity to work with Abby in class I highly recommend! In today's episode, Abby takes us inside the casting office. Having only known the virtual era of casting an...
Dec 16, 2024•49 min
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director and Executive Producer, Ken Girotti. I had the joy or working with Ken last season on FBI: Most Wanted; I'm so excited to spotlight his work, process and creativity here on the pod. In today's episode, Ken shares favorite memories from his early days acting, the creative mentors and inspiration that have shaped his process as a director along with some favorite memories from past projects like VIKINGS, PURE & ANNE with an E. Ken takes us inside...
Dec 09, 2024•48 min
