Casting for Film: an Evening with 2025 Artios Nominated Casting Directors

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Casting for Film: an Evening with 2025 Artios Nominated Casting Directors

Jamie Ember, Kerry Barden and John Papsidera

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Begins at 6:00 PM PST
Check-in begins at: 5:30 PM PST

1 Hour

Monday, February 03, 2025



Join us for a Conversation with some of the 2025 Artios Award nominated Casting Directors for comedy feature films. This panel will feature Jamie Ember (Thelma), Kerry Barden (The Graduates & Ezra ) and John Papsidera (Saturday Night). Moderated by Rochelle Rose (National Director of Performers Programs at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation).

Our panelists will share stories from their nominated projects, provide insight on the current state of the industry for casting directors and performers, and provide expert advice for auditioning and self-taping.


SAG-AFTRA members and guests invited to events will behave in a professional and courteous manner. Any violation of the rules or transgression of decorum will be subject to review by the programming team, which has authority to remove the member from present and future SAG-AFTRA Foundation programs.