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What's My Frame
by Laura Linda Bradley
Welcome to Season 7 of WMF! A creative community for all artists; sharing resources and inspiration to educate and empower! As our industry continues to evolve, what remains is the power of community. Each week I'm joined by Casting Directors, Writers, Directors, Producers and so many more. It's an honor to spotlight all of the unique & creative voices that bring to life the industry we love! Now let’s get to the conversation!
Episodes
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Take the Leap: Sonja Wajih on Courage, Craft, and Becoming an Emmy-Nominated Stuntwoman
Sonja Wajih is a first-generation stunt performer and two-time Primetime Emmy nominee whose career is a testament to the power of persistence, preparation, and believing in yourself. Beginning her stunt career after 30, she has built an impressive body of work across major television series and...
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A Penny Itemized: Ronnie Steadman on Taxes for the Working Artist
Ronnie Steadman, EA, is a tax professional and working actor who understands the financial realities of building a career in the arts firsthand. Originally from the South, Ronnie graduated summa cum laude from Tennessee Temple University, where he focused his studies on mathematics, before…
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The Room You Build: Erica Messer on Showrunning Criminal Minds
Erica Messer is a television writer, showrunner and executive producer whose career includes some of television's most recognizable series. She began writing on shows including Alias, The O.C. and Charmed before joining Criminal Minds, where she became a writer, executive producer and showrunner....
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Alexis Booth & Faith Abraham — Casting, Collaboration & Championing Actors
To celebrate our 200th episode of Whats My Frame; I'm joined by Alexis Booth & Faith Abraham for an inside look at the casting process. Alexis shares her creative journey to Head of Casting at Kapital Entertainment, while Faith reflects on nearly a decade in casting across TV and film. Together,...
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Kelly Park — Directing Hit TV, Finding Your Voice & Betting on Yourself
Kelly Park's journey is a reminder that creative careers rarely follow a straight line. In this conversation, we talk about career pivots, trusting your instincts, and the unexpected opportunities that come from following what genuinely lights you up. From acting coach to television director…
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Meg Morman Inside the Casting Process and Creative Instinct
This conversation with casting director Meg Morman opens a thoughtful look at the early creative decisions that shape the stories we eventually see on screen. We talk about the instinct behind casting, what it means to truly see potential in an actor, and how trust and collaboration shape every...
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Ian Cardoni The Craft Behind Rick and Morty and Modern Voiceover Work
This conversation with voiceover actor Ian Cardoni explores what it means to step into an iconic role and grow into it in real time. We talk about the craft of voiceover performance, the discipline behind sustaining characters across animation and video games, and what it feels like to inherit a...
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Rob Spera The Language of Directing and What Great Filmmakers Actually Learn
Great directing is often less about control and more about communication, and Rob Spera’s career lives in that space between craft and clarity. From directing across film and television to shaping hundreds of productions on stage and mentoring the next generation of filmmakers, Rob brings a...
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Leeba Zakharov Casting with Intuition Trust and Cultural Perspective
Casting is often invisible when it is working well, but Leeba Zakharov’s approach brings it back into focus as a deeply human and collaborative art form. Shaped by a career that spans development, acquisitions, and decades in film and television casting, Leeba shares how instinct, trust, and...
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Tom Wozniczka From Drops of God and Slow Horses to Finding Compassion in Villains
Playing a villain does not mean becoming one it means learning how to understand them from the inside out. Tom Wozniczka shares how he approaches complex characters with curiosity and compassion while building a career across international film and television. From his work in Drops of God and…
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Anya Colloff from High Potential to Young Rock and the Art of Discovery in Casting
Casting often begins long before anyone knows a project will become something special, and Anya Colloff has spent her career at the center of that discovery process. From early work alongside some of the most influential casting directors in the industry to co founding her own casting office…
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Anne Renton The Psychology of Directing and Creating Safe Creative Environments
Great directing is about communication and the ability to build an environment where actors and creatives can do their most honest work. Anne Renton’s approach to directing is rooted in trust, clarity, and deep collaboration, and this conversation opens up how those values show up in real time on...
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Brent Bailey Acting Producing Writing and Staying Grounded in a Changing Industry
A long career in this industry is rarely about one big break it is about consistency, adaptability, and learning how to stay creatively grounded while everything around you keeps shifting. Brent Bailey has built a career that moves fluidly between television, film, and an extensive commercial...
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Soukaina Alaoui El Hassani Storytelling Through Production and Creative Team Leadership
Producing is often seen as logistics but at its highest level it is actually leadership under pressure and the ability to hold both the story and the people making it. Soukaina Alaoui El Hassani has built a career in commercial production that spans major global brands while staying grounded in a...
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Stephanie Laing Directing with Heart, Leading with Trust & Building Stories That Last
Today on Whats My Frame, I’m joined by Director, Writer, and Producer Stephanie Laing. Stephanie opens up about her creative process and how her dual perspective as both a producer and director strengthens her craft and career. She takes us behind the scenes of Palm Royale, sharing stories from…
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DeMane Davis: Leading with Kindness, Creating Opportunity & Building Creative Community
Today on What’s My Frame, I’m joined by award-winning director and producer DeMane Davis. This conversation has so much heart, insight, and encouragement—it’s the perfect start to our year. From the way DeMane creates a culture of kindness on her sets to the creative community that has supported...
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Andrew Fleming: Building Worlds, Directing & Finding the Heart of a Story
Today on Whats My Frame I'm joined by Andrew Fleming. Andrew is a highly accomplished producer, director and screenwriter, most recently known for executive producing and directing the global hit series EMILY IN PARIS. Today Andy and I chat about directing the pilot of EMILY, exploring her world...
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Melissa Kosar Directing with Instinct, Preparation & the Mindset of an Athlete
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director, Melissa Kosar. Melissa has been a recurring director on primetime hits like Abbott Elementary and The Goldbergs. She was Co-Executive Producer / Director on season two of The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers for Disney+. On ABC, she has directed...
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Winter Dunn Telling Stories That Matter
Today on Whats My Frame I'm joined by award-winning filmmaker, Winter Dunn. Winter is dedicated to amplifying universal narratives through the lens of BIPOC voices. Her short film, Dear Mama, premiered at SXSW and won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Short Film (Live Action). Dear Mama is...
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Britton Payne Creating Authentic Autism Representation
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Britton Payne. Britton is an entertainment attorney, recently of Warner Bros. Animation and Nickelodeon. On the side, Brit regularly presents at comic cons and elsewhere about autism and pop culture, including "Authentically Creating Autistic Characters,"...
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Daniel Pearle Finding Your Character's Voice
Today on Whats My Frame I'm joined by acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Daniel Pearle. Daniel joins us to chat about his newest project THE BEAST IN ME where he served as writer and executive producer. We take a deep dive into creative process, research and understanding your character's…
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GG Hawkins From Filmmaker to Mentor: Sharing the Tools to Create
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by writer-director and podcaster GG Hawkins. Her directorial debut I Really Love My Husband had its world premiere at the 2025 SXSW festival. Today we talk about specificity of chemistry, GG's writing and creative process, the importance of finding the right...
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Sammi Cannold From Broadway to Television: Growing as a Storyteller
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Broadway, film, and television director Sammi Cannold. Sammi is one of Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 in Hollywood & Entertainment, one of Variety's 10 Broadway Stars to Watch, one of Town & Country's Creative Aristocracy, and a Drama Desk Award winner. In...
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Joanna Davis Finding the Right Person for the Story
This week, I'm joined by casting director Joanna Davis for a conversation about discovering talent, building relationships, and understanding what makes a performer stand out. Joanna shares her journey from starting as a high school casting intern to building a career casting projects around the...
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Jennifer Schwalenberg Discovering Talent Beyond the Spotlight
This week, I'm joined by casting director Jennifer Schwalenberg for a conversation about discovering talent, honoring authenticity, and creating opportunities for voices that deserve to be seen. Jennifer shares her journey from commercial casting in Los Angeles to building a career in New Mexico,...
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Kat Likkel & John Hoberg The Art of Creative Partnership
Today on a very special episode of What's My Frame I'm joined by Kat Likkel and John Hoberg. Kat & John have been professional screenwriters for over 25 years. With credits ranging from MY NAME IS EARL to ELEMENTAL, DOWNWARD DOG to the medieval musical comedy GALAVANT. John and Kat's creativity…
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Miranda Martinez Casting With Cultural Connection
This week, I'm joined by casting director and Spanish dialect consultant Miranda Martinez for a conversation about authenticity, representation, and the details that make performances feel real. Miranda shares how her background as both an actor and casting professional shapes the way she...
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Hanelle M. Culpepper The Art of Directing Across Worlds
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director, Hanelle M. Culpepper. One of Indiewire’s television Directors To Know, the energetic and unflappable Hanelle Culpepper's credits range from superhero action adventures to thrillers to genre films to character-driven dramas. As director of the Star...
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Julie Tucker Holding Space for the Actor Within
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Julie Tucker. Julie has a remarkable career spanning over two decades. Recognized for her outstanding contributions to the industry, Julie is a two time Emmy winner and five time Artois Award winner for her excellence in casting. Notable...
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Richard Keith Staying Creative Through Every Chapter
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Writer & Executive Producer Richard Keith. Richard was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, and grew up in the small mountain town of Beech Mountain, where he was a competitive alpine ski racer through high school before moving to New York to pursue…
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Jessica Daniels The Heart Behind the Casting Process
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by veteran casting director, Jessica Daniels. With more than two decades of experience across film and television; Jessica is known for her sharp eye and collaborative approach. She’s helped shape ensembles for projects like 30 Rock, Will Trent, The…
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Jenny Ravitz Brightman Creating Space for Every Artist
Welcome to a very special episode of What's My Frame. Today I'm joined by Casting Director & Educator Jenny Ravitz Brightman. Jenny's authenticity, honesty and heart are evident throughout this episode. Jenny has a gift for meeting people where they are and empowering them. Jenny has lived with...
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Andrew Dahreddine The Power of Being Seen
Andrew Dahreddine sits at the unique intersection of actor and casting professional, bringing insight from both sides of the room. In this conversation, Andrew shares what he’s learned about authenticity, preparation, and the importance of creating meaningful connections in the audition process....
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David Guglielmo: Behind the Scenes of Independent Storytelling
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by filmmaker and casting director, David Guglielmo. David specializes in independent films. As a casting director, he’s known for festival hits THE STANDOFF AT SPARROW CREEK (TIFF Premiere), RUN HIDE FIGHT (Venice Premiere), and SUITABLE FLESH (Tribeca…
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Betsy Ware Fippinger: The Art of Seeing Actors and Finding the Story
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Betsy Ware Fippinger. Betsy has trained under some of the best Casting Directors in New York, including Meredith Tucker and Ellen Lewis. As a Casting Associate and Assistant she worked on projects directed by Steven Spielberg, Martin...
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Ryan Landels The Power of Creative Community & Finding Your Collaborators
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Writer/Director, Ryan Landels. This is a beautiful episode spotlighting the importance of community and finding your fellow collaborators. Ryan is a Canadian-born American writer/director who recently sold his genre-bending thriller CUL-DE-SAC to Sony, with...
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Bille Woodruff: Creating Iconic Moments Through Storytelling
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director & Producer, Bille Woodruff. Bille is an illustrious film, television and music video director/producer who has helmed many memorable videos for artists such as Lil’ Wayne, Britney Spears, Celine Dion, OutKast, Missy Elliott, TLC, Toni Braxton…
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Deborah Kampmeier Trusting Your Creative Instincts & Leading with Courage
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director & Filmmaker, Deborah Kampmeier. This episode is so incredibly special; Deborah shares her beautiful creative journey of becoming a filmmaker. Deborah originally studied acting at The National Shakespeare Conservatory. After graduation she set, as…
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G. Charles Wright Auditioning with Authenticity & Confidence
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by comedy casting legend, G. Charles Wright for some much needed laughs, encouragement and stories from his incredible career in casting. G. has nearly 700 episodes of television that are still running in syndication and streaming. Notable credits include THE...
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John Ort Rethinking Self Tapes & Trusting Your Choices
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…
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Michael Lehmann Honoring the Story, Trusting the Process
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....
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The Voicecaster Kelly Moscinski & Kathryn Horan Finding Your Voice & Building Community
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…
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Rob Edwards Self-Awareness, Self-Acceptance & the Creative Process
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…
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160. Catriona McKenzie // Director & Writer
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…
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159. Alexa Pereira // Casting Director
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...
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158. Michael Medico // Director
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…
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157. Jesse Griffiths / Casting Director
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…
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156. Paul Mabon // Actor
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...
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155. Bethany Rooney // Director
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…
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154. Becca Burgess // Casting Director
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Season 7 of WMF! A creative community for all artists; sharing resources and inspiration to educate and empower! As our industry continues to evolve, what remains is the power of community. Each week I'm joined by Casting Directors, Writers, Directors, Producers and so many more. It's an honor to spotlight all of the unique & creative voices that bring to life the industry we love! Now let’s get to the conversation!
HOSTED BY
Laura Linda Bradley
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