One of the CW's top casting directors was honored for his work by the Talent Managers Association Tuesday. David Rapaport, of David Rapaport Casting, was given a Heller Award for television casting by the Tma for his work on series such as "90210," "Gossip Girl," and "Arrow," all of which air on the CW. Rapaport was among several casting directors who were awarded a Heller, including Randi Hiller, of Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures Production Casting, for feature casting, and Francene Selkirk, of Shooting From The Hip Casting, for commercial casting. Eric Souliere, of Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting, was also honored for work as an associate casting director. Jake Azhar took home top honors at the ceremony, which was held in Universal City, Calif. Azhar, of Hollywood Management Company, was given the “Manager of the Year” award, while Clint Eastwood’s longtime rep, Leonard Hirshan, was honored with “Lifetime Achievement in Management.
- 10/3/2012
- backstage.com
There comes a point in some performers' careers when the challenging lifestyle of Los Angeles makes them reassess professional and personal priorities. Back Stage recently spoke to four actors who have supported themselves as artists for many years in the City of Angels but recently chose to continue their paths in smaller markets. In speaking to these actors, similarities emerged, including lowered stress levels and an ability to find work in their new locations.Don't Mess With Texas(Irene White)After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, Irene White went through the Second City Training Center in Chicago before landing a job with a children's theater company in St. Louis. When that gig ended, she headed to L.A. and began a successful 13-year career that included attending casting director workshops, landing her work on several occasions. Some of her biggest supporters were Ross Lacy, Joe Blake, Cathi Carlton,...
- 2/24/2012
- by help@backstage.com (Mara Casey)
- backstage.com
Francene Selkirk started as an actor and then worked in commercials in jobs from production assistant to producer before becoming a commercial casting director. She understands all parts of the business and loves her job, which is probably why many readers who voted for her commented on how she is equal parts genuine, warm, friendly, and professional. "She has passion for the business," says Back Stage reader Mark Joseph Murphy. "She likes new faces and real people," says Joan Crotty. "She remembers faces." Selkirk's office, Shooting From the Hip Casting, is a busy one. Still, as Denise Moses says, "She creates an efficient yet non-stressful casting room." "I think my assistants and I realize that no creativity comes through when we are in chaos," Selkirk says. "All of the people who work with me are good people. We have manners; we say please and thank you. I think it's important.
- 6/29/2011
- by help@backstage.com ()
- backstage.com
Join Back Stage at the SAG Foundation to celebrate the winners of Back Stage's Readers Choice Awards. We will be honoring them one-on-one as well as asking them our questions. Back Stage Features Writer Jessica Gardner will moderate a panel of winners, which includes, April Webster (winner, Favorite Television Casting Director) and Francene Selkirk (winner, Favorite Commercial Casting Director).Tune in through our Live Stream! During the event, you can email questions to the moderator at LiveStream@sagfoundation.org or tweet to @SAGF_Live or use the hashtag, #Sagf. No RSVP required for online guests. Live Stream will begin at 7:30 p.m. Pst on Monday, June 27.
- 6/27/2011
- by help@backstage.com ()
- backstage.com
Botox-ed beauties no longer seem to be the favourites with Hollywood, with casting agents now looking for actors who look like "normal people".Francene Selkirk, a 15-year casting director who has filled roles for TV shows and movies, said many directors in the entertainment industry are turning away from silicone-filled, artificial bodies unless needed as a specific character trait.I would have to say that 99 percent of commercial directors don't want it," ABC News quoted Selkirk as saying."The 'natural look' is back in, and looking 'plastically perfect' in every way may not work to an actor's advantage anymore," she said.Selkirk's pet peeve when reviewing actors' head shots: 'Face work', especially lip injections.She encourages young actresses not to think they have to go under the knife to get casted."I'm very anti-surgery. I think that the times have changed and I think the look is natural,...
- 9/21/2010
- Filmicafe
Washington, Sept 21 – Botox-ed beauties no longer seem to be the favourites with Hollywood, with casting agents now looking for actors who look like “normal people”.
Francene Selkirk, a 15-year casting director who has filled roles for TV shows and movies, said many directors in the entertainment industry are turning away from silicone-filled, artificial bodies unless needed as a specific character trait.I would have to say that 99 percent of commercial directors don’t want it,” ABC News quoted Selkirk as saying.
“The ‘natural look’ is back in, and looking ‘plastically perfect’ in every way may not work to an actor’s advantage anymore,” she said.
Selkirk’s.
Francene Selkirk, a 15-year casting director who has filled roles for TV shows and movies, said many directors in the entertainment industry are turning away from silicone-filled, artificial bodies unless needed as a specific character trait.I would have to say that 99 percent of commercial directors don’t want it,” ABC News quoted Selkirk as saying.
“The ‘natural look’ is back in, and looking ‘plastically perfect’ in every way may not work to an actor’s advantage anymore,” she said.
Selkirk’s.
- 9/21/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
The world of casting commercials and episodic TV shows is extremely fast paced. In a profession where turnaround time is half of what is allotted for motion picture casting, it takes an extremely organized and focused person to manage the chaos.
Veteran casting director, Francene Selkirk-Ackerman, has proven she’s the right person for the job. Having cast over 1000 commercials, some of them for film directors such as Ridley Scott, Greg Hoblit, Gore Verbinski, Barry Sonnenfeld and Amy Heckerling. Francene has also cast a number of TV shows and pilots. This includes recently casting pilots for NBC and MTV, while still continuing to cast docudramas, music videos, industrials, voice-overs and print.
In this interview, Francene shares her career successes in the world of casting talent, and gives actors a list of a few "Dos & Donts" in the process.
Iae: Please tell us where you’re from and what inspired your...
Veteran casting director, Francene Selkirk-Ackerman, has proven she’s the right person for the job. Having cast over 1000 commercials, some of them for film directors such as Ridley Scott, Greg Hoblit, Gore Verbinski, Barry Sonnenfeld and Amy Heckerling. Francene has also cast a number of TV shows and pilots. This includes recently casting pilots for NBC and MTV, while still continuing to cast docudramas, music videos, industrials, voice-overs and print.
In this interview, Francene shares her career successes in the world of casting talent, and gives actors a list of a few "Dos & Donts" in the process.
Iae: Please tell us where you’re from and what inspired your...
- 8/4/2010
- I Am Entertainment Magazine
Iae Magazine is excited about the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards. Many of the executives and talent who helped make a number of the shows being nominated this year such a success, have graced the covers and pages of Iae Magazine in 2009 & 2010.
Some of these individuals who have been involved on nominated shows in 2009 - 2010:
Issue 5 - June/July 2010
David Drabik (Saturday Night Live, Letterman)
Vincent Cirrincione - Talent Manager (Clients featured on: Castle, Nip/Tuck)
Issue 4 - June/July 2010
Francene Selkirk (The Wanda Sykes Show)
Issue 3 - Feb/Mar 2010
Louise Ward - Talent Agent (Clients Starred on: Nip/Tuck)
Eric Gotthelf - Adr Engineer (Men of a Certain Age, The Good Wife)
Ron Basile - Producer of 60th Annual Primetime Emmy's
View Nominees - Click Here...
Some of these individuals who have been involved on nominated shows in 2009 - 2010:
Issue 5 - June/July 2010
David Drabik (Saturday Night Live, Letterman)
Vincent Cirrincione - Talent Manager (Clients featured on: Castle, Nip/Tuck)
Issue 4 - June/July 2010
Francene Selkirk (The Wanda Sykes Show)
Issue 3 - Feb/Mar 2010
Louise Ward - Talent Agent (Clients Starred on: Nip/Tuck)
Eric Gotthelf - Adr Engineer (Men of a Certain Age, The Good Wife)
Ron Basile - Producer of 60th Annual Primetime Emmy's
View Nominees - Click Here...
- 7/8/2010
- I Am Entertainment Magazine
Here are the 2010 Los Angeles Reader's Choice results for categories dealing with casting directors. To look at all of the categories, be sure to visit the main page.Favorite Casting Director Workshop: Talent to GoSix years ago, accomplished actors Patricia Tallman and Judy Kain found that work had slowed for each of them. They decided it was time to create a casting director workshop that would help experienced actors further their careers in a way that showcased the actors' strengths."When I get a piece of copy, I get coached and I'm familiar with that copy," says Kain. "We were not going to do one of those cold-reading workshops—not that there's anything wrong with them—but we wanted to do something where the actor could really put their best foot forward. Where it was advantageous for the actor. Where they could really show what they do best, so that...
- 6/23/2010
- backstage.com
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