115. Jumping into November with Industry Chatter, Updates and a fun Q&A!
Welcome back to Tipsy Casting! We are so excited to dive into the holiday season and with that we start November off with an update on how Jess' big gala event went for A Cause for Entertainment! If you were unable to attend but still want to be a part of this years amazing fundraising event, you can visit A CAUSE FOR ENTERTAINMENT Website to join the online auctions or to donate directly to the charity. We also chat about all the industry news over the past month, from studios being bought, to studio casting departments getting eliminated and many more!Lastly we jump into all the Q&A that were submitted for us (via instagram!) along with some sweet comments from listeners. Grab your favorite cocktail or mocktail and get cozy for this episode!As always please subscribe, rate and review the episodes! We love all the engagement! ────────────────────────────Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IGWatch the Tipsy Casting YouTube ChannelFollow Jessica & Follow Jenn Learn More About Jess & Jenn's Casting Journeys Get Casting Life Away Merch here!
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114. A Modern Class of Casting Visionaries- Featuring Shakyra Dowling!
This month we are so excited to have the extremely talented Casting Director, Shakyra Dowling, join our Modern Class of Casting Visionaries segment!Shakyra Dowling is a London based casting director renowned for her commitment to championing emerging and diverse talent. With a career spanning over a decade, she has significantly contributed to both independent British cinema and international co-productions. Her casting expertise has been integral to projects that have garnered nominations and accolades at prestigious platforms such as the BAFTAs, BIFAs, Berlinale, Sundance, and TIFF. She has also been recognised with multiple nominations and wins from the Casting Society of America’s Artios Awards.Notable work includes Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace (2023), a Swedish biopic directed by Per Fly and featuring Mikael Persbrandt. She also cast Wolf (2021), directed by Nathalie Biancheri, with George MacKay, Lily-Rose Depp and Paddy Considine and soon to be released Desperate Journey, directed by Annabel Jankel (Tell it to the Bees), featuring Til Schweiger, Clara Rugaard and Sienna Guillory.Shakyra recently collaborated with Peter Greenaway on his latest feature Lucca Mortis, casting Dustin Hoffman and Helen Hunt. In TIFF 2025 is Gandhi Before India, a major TV series filming across the UK and India, with a huge cast including Tom Felton and James Murray.Make sure to subscribe, rate and review! Follow us @tipsycastingResources: Shakyra's IMDBShakyra Dowling Casting WebsiteShakyra's Instagram────────────────────────────Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IGWatch the Tipsy Casting YouTube ChannelFollow Jessica & Follow Jenn Learn More About Jess & Jenn's Casting Journeys Get Casting Life Away Merch here!
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113. An In-Depth Conversation with Creator/ Showrunner, Sarah Lampert!
This week on Tipsy Casting, we welcome the wonderfully talented creator and show runner of the hit Netflix series, Ginny & Georgia, Sarah Lampert!Sarah Lampert is the visionary creator, EP, and writer behind Netflix mega-hit series Ginny and Georgia. Currently in its third season, the show has become one of the top ten most-watched series in the history of Netflix and has cemented Sarah as a creative to watch in the industry.With a unique ability to tap into the hard-to-reach YA audience, Sarah has connected with millions of fans who have embraced the show for its honest and relatable portrayal of teen life, complex family relationships, and mental health struggles. Ginny and Georgia has appeared in Netflix’s Top 10 in 69 countries. The highly anticipated third season premiered on June 5, 2025, landing at No.2 on the charts and becoming the most-watched Netflix title that week with 17.6 million views.Lampert’s rise in television has earned both commercial success and critical acclaim. She was named a BAFTA Breakthrough talent and was featured on the 2017 Young and Hungry List. She is currently developing another original series at Netflix. How she started her career from umbrella girl to manager assistant and her time in reality tvWhich leads us into our thoughts about the most recent seasons of Love Island and Below DeckHow she approached pitching the show and the unique path that Georgia & Ginny got picked upWhat it was like going into the pitch and how she drew on her reality pitching experience to not be intimidatedWe dive into the casting of the show and how each role was unique and had it’s challenges. Also a few “a-ha!” Moments!How Sarah approaches the series and the story lines in the most authentic ways and how she wants to break tropes and stereotypes through the showWhat she ultimately wants her legacy to be in the industryResources: Sarah's InstagramSarah's IMDB──────────────────────────Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IGWatch the Tipsy Casting YouTube ChannelFollow Jessica & Follow Jenn Learn More About Jess & Jenn's Casting Journeys
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112. I Wrote This for Attention — Lukas Gage Has Entered the Chat
This week on Tipsy Casting, we’re joined by our longtime friend and wildly talented actor, Lukas Gage, who just dropped his debut book, I WROTE THIS FOR ATTENTION.In this candid and hilarious conversation, we dive into the origins of our friendship, his infamous viral Zoom moment, the “aha” shift that changed everything in his career, and the realities of typecasting and timing in the audition world. Lukas also opens up about the process of writing his book, the search for validation, and what’s next in his ever-evolving journey.Oh...and yes, we talk tattoos.How Jess & Jenn’s friendship with Lukas beganTattoos and the stories behind themHis “aha” moment — the shift that changed everythingThat unforgettable viral momentNavigating Zoom culture in HollywoodBreaking free from typecastingThe power (and luck) of audition timingWriting his debut book I wrote this for attention — the process and experienceThe role of validation in his journeyWhat’s next for Lukas GageEpisode Resources:I Wrote This for Attention - BUY THE BOOK TODAY!Coffee with Casting - Lukas Gage EpisodeLukas's InstagramLuke Gage IMDBLukas's Viral Audition Moment────────────────────────────Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IGWatch the Tipsy Casting YouTube ChannelFollow Jessica & Follow Jenn Learn More About Jess & Jenn's Casting Journeys
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111. An In Depth Conversation with Director, Eddie Sternberg!
On this week's episode we have the extremely talented director of the film I USED TO BE FAMOUS, Eddie Sternberg!Eddie’s debut feature film, I Used to Be Famous — starring Ed Skrein, Eleanor Matsuura, and Leo Long — became a global hit on Netflix, reaching the Top 10 most-watched films in over 60 countries, including #2 in the UK, #8 in the US, and #4 worldwide in 2022. Adapted from his award-winning short, the film earned widespread acclaim, with Digital Spy calling it “the best British film Netflix has released to date,” and multiple outlets regularly featuring it among the platform’s top films. Long-listed for five BIFAs, with Leo Long nominated for Breakthrough Performance, the film also garnered nominations for Best British Film and Best Comedy at the National Film Awards. Many publications praised its authentic portrayal of autism and lauded it as “a cinematic gem” that could “set a precedent for neurodivergent representation in film, both on-screen and behind the scenes.” Eddie was named a 2022 Screen International Star of Tomorrow. He is a mentor for Directors UK, ORT, and Your Cinema, where he works with aspiring filmmakers from underrepresented groups. He is currently developing his second feature film. We had a wonderful time chat with him and his journey getting is first feature made from a short to full length along with what’s coming down the pipe with him. This is a perfect episode for anyone who wants a step by step breakdown of how he got his first indie off the ground and the intense process that took over 7 years to make. Resources: Eddie's IMDBEddie's InstagramEddie's X────────────────────────────Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IGWatch the Tipsy Casting YouTube ChannelFollow Jessica & Follow Jenn Learn More About Jess & Jenn's Casting Journeys
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