Week 30, 2023 – Every once in a while, a shortlist of 5 things that caught my interest lately, with a few notes. 1. Documentary I’m watching Blood Cobalt: DR Congo’s Dangerous and Deadly Green Energy Mines. The world is entering a green phase of electricity use, but we often do not know much about…

I have just finished casting a TV series, it was a long job, which started in February this year and ended just a few days before filming began. It’s an action-adventure TV series for kids and teenagers whose title I can’t spoil yet, but I can probably tell you that the closest comparison I can…

“You have to die a few times before you can really live.” – Charles Bukowski I have always been an avid reader. When as a teenager I discovered Charles Bukowski I was literally enraptured by his writing, so much that I could no longer appreciate any other writer, everything seemed lifeless and fictitious. I know…

Week 06, 2022 – Every once in a while, a shortlist of 5 things that caught my interest lately, with a few notes. 1. Best video I’ve seen lately Lee Ralph, the skateboarder who vanished. What a great video directed by Madelaine Chapman for The Spinoff’s ‘Scratched’ web series. Hailing from New Zealand, Lee Ralph…

Week 17, 2021 – Every once in a while, a shortlist of 5 things that caught my interest lately, with a few notes. 1. Best movie I’ve seen lately Micro Men (2009). What a great movie. This docudrama has been on my to-watch list for a long time. Directed by Saul Metzstein (Guy X, Late…

I’ve been casting everything from commercials to feature films since 2009, and I got asked quite often if I could share some tips to nail the perfect audition. Personally, I have a good reputation for putting people at ease and taking my time for each actor, but YES I’m also very demanding. While I strongly…

I haven’t been posting anything here for almost 2 years, but there’s something I strongly feel the urge to shout out today:

Happy new year, it’s 2019! Yes, I’m a bit late to the party but still don’t want to miss. Looking behind, I must admit my 2018 has been very busy and tough but a good one. I threw myself on new challenges, both professionally and personally. 2018 marked my debut in film production with our…

Week 23, 2018 – Every once in a while, a shortlist of 5 things that caught my interest lately, with a few notes. 1. Best movie I’ve seen lately Spivak. Found this little gem on Netflix and really enjoyed. Btw, great cast, built by Riva Cahn-Thompson and Mary Vernieu. Starring Michael Bacall in the main role, just perfect…

Week 22, 2018 – Every once in a while, a shortlist of 5 things that caught my interest lately, with a few notes. 1. Best movie I’ve seen lately Making Fun: The Story of Funko. I came across this cool documentary on Netflix and pretty enjoyed it. I think everybody on the planet knows about…