What Casting Directors See That Actors Don't: Sunday Boling Kennedy Reveals Truths (AUDIO)

What Casting Directors See That Actors Don't: Sunday Boling Kennedy Reveals Truths This week on Versa Vision, award-winning casting director Sunday Boling Kennedy joins us for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about what really happens inside the casting room. As a partner at Morman Boling Casting, Sunday has helped discover extraordinary talent and build unforgettable casts for independent films and acclaimed productions that have captivated audiences around the world. In this episode, she shares the lessons she's learned from years of identifying exceptional performers, adapting to an industry transformed by self-tapes and virtual auditions, and making the difficult decisions that ultimately determine who books the role. Together, we explore the opportunities that independent film offers today's actors, the misconceptions performers have about the casting process, and the qualities that consistently make talent stand out. Sunday also provides practical insights that actors can apply immediately to elevate their auditions and approach every opportunity with greater confidence. Whether you're an actor looking for an edge, a filmmaker interested in the art of casting, or simply fascinated by how unforgettable performances come to life, this candid conversation is filled with industry wisdom you won't hear anywhere else. Download this episode now and discover what happens after you press "submit."  If you enjoy these conversations, subscribe to VersaVision and join us as we bring you the industry's leading casting directors, agents, managers, actors, and filmmakers—sharing the real-world insights, experiences, and advice that can help take your career to the next level. Your support helps us continue creating these conversations.   Biography: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1553275/  Sunday Boling Kennedy is an award-winning casting director and partner at Morman Boling Casting. She began her career in the casting office at 20th Century Fox and launched her own company in 2004 with Meg Morman. She has cast over 100 films, including A Simple Machine (winner of 2025 Heartland International Film Festival and 2025 Lighthouse International Film Festival ,Omaha (premiered Sundance 2025, releasied April 2026), Green and Gold, Day of Reckoning, Waitress, Hello, My Name is Doris, Aporia, The Ballad of Lefty Brown, The Hyperions, and Unlovable.  TV and streaming credits include: The Promised Land, The Baxters, Sneakerheads, Ish Hashuv Meod, The Dead Girls Detective Agency, In the Vaultand Relationship Status. She has also cast numerous award-winning narrative podcasts - a few select credits include Blackout, Ad Lucem, Havoc Town, The Hookup, Last Known Position and Ronstadt. She has been nominated for 13 Artios Awards for excellence in casting and won twice. She served on the board of the Casting Society for four years as Vice-President of Governance. She is currently the Co-president for Casting Society Cares. A huge thank you to our team:  Producer:  Devyn Arnold Intro: Tamika Katon-Donega