Casting Director Cheryl Louden-Kubin: The Truth About Micro-Dramas, Auditions & Staying Grounded

What do casting directors really look for in self-tapes, and how can actors actually book more of the new “vertical” films taking over the industry?In this Get Scene Unscripted episode, Jesse sits down with casting director Cheryl Louden-Kubin to talk about the explosion of vertical micro-dramas, auditioning for fast-paced productions, and how staying grounded personally is just as important as growing professionally.They cover:🎬 What casting directors wish actors knew about audition prep📱 How the “vertical” film world works (and why it’s a game-changer)⚡ The mistakes that make actors lose roles before callbacks💡 Why professionalism and energy on set get you rehired🧘‍♀️ How Cheryl stays centered through stress, hypnotherapy, and self-care💬 Why actors need to be well-rounded humans — not just artistsCheryl has cast over 30+ feature-length vertical films and helped hundreds of actors break into this fast-growing genre. Her advice is honest, practical, and deeply encouraging.👉 Hit Subscribe for more conversations with top agents, casting directors, and working actors.👉 Comment below: Have you auditioned for a vertical or micro-drama yet? What was your experience?Join our Improve Your Audition Bootcamp starting NOV 17th! 5 workshops, one week to CHANGE EVERYTHING! Use promo code FREEBOOTCAMP and get the Bootcamp FREE with the purchase of any of our other workshops! Find all our offerings here: www.GetSceneStudios.com