SYNOPSIS
In this Masterclass, Casting Direcctor Jessica Kelly will be working with selected actors in a live and observed work session. This will be preceded by a brief conversation on her career and will be followed by an audience Q&A. Moderated by Rochelle Rose, National Director of Performers Programs at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.
These reservations are for Q&A participation and observation only.
Bio:
Jessica Kelly is a producer and an award-winning casting director. She was nominated for an Emmy for her work casting HBO's Emmy-award-winning series 'Euphoria.' Jessica's feature credits are extensive and include 'A Real Pain' which Kieran Culkin was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor and Jesse Eisenberg for Screenplay in 2025's Academy Awards. 'Sorry, Baby' (Sundance 2025), 'Justin Lin’s Last Days' (Sundance 2025) A24’S 'Janet Planet,' 'Pieces of a Woman,' starring Vanessa Kirby who was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress; 'Midsommar,' starring Florence Pugh; 'John Wick,' starring Keanu Reeves; 'X' and 'MAXXXINE,' starring Mia Goth; 'Hereditary,' starring Toni Collette and Gabriel Byrne; 'Rosaline' starring Katlyn Dever; 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,' starring Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal; Oscar-nominated 'Marcel The Shell With Shoes On;' and two-time Oscar-winner 'Precious.'
Select Television credits include HBO's 'Euphoria,' Netflix's 'Emily in Paris,' HBO’s 'The Idol,' HULU’S 'How To Die Alone' and the up and coming 'Overcompensating' for Amazon and 'Phoney' for HULU.
Jessica is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She's had 44 films premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. She splits her time between New York and Los Angeles.
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