This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Valerie McCaffery, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.  

Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.

BIO

From April 1994-2000, Valerie held the position of Vice President of Feature Film Casting for New Line/Fine Line Films. During her tenure at New Line/Fine Line, Ms.McCaffrey cast scores of films, developing strong relationships with all major talent agencies and management firms. Among the many highlights, she cast Edward Norton and Eddie Furlong in New Line Cinema’s AMERICAN HISTORY X. Mr. Norton received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor for his gripping portrayal and Mr. Furlong’s performance was heralded as the best of his career. Previous to that, she held the position of Director of Feature Film Casting at Universal Studios where she worked on scores of films-including Hard target, Dark Man and oscar nominated "Babe".

Currently, as an independent casting director coming from the studio level,Valerie uses her knowledge and her eye for talent to the producing capacity as well. She recently produced and cast a film called “Here’s Yianni” with cast members Julia Ormond, Kevin Pollak, Rosanna Arquette, Joseph Cortese and Eric Roberts. It is now at the festival circuit and has already won best picture among other awards.

To date she has cast 126 films and is currently working on film projects, Kaia, Kill or Be Killed. Jack and Blue, Dare, Ivan ilych.