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Casting for Low-Budget Films

TKC will take you through their experience with casting for low-budget movies. They will highlight their dos and don’ts, their strategies and behind the scenes knowledge of how to break through with agents when trying to attract name-talent to a project. They will also discuss the current environment in the industry involving attaching talent vs casting and discovering new talent. Following their presentation, they will have an audience Q&A! 

Panelists
Jennifer K.M. Treadwell, CSA, Treadwell / Kelly Casting
Monica Kelly, CSA, Treadwell / Kelly Casting

 

Date

Nov 08 2024

Time

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Stage

View Stage

Speakers

  • Jennifer Treadwell
    Jennifer Treadwell
    Casting Director, Treadwell / Kelly Casting

    Treadwell / Kelly Casting comprises two experienced Casting Directors, Jennifer K.M. Treadwell and Monica Kelly. TKC was launched in 2017 and the duo has cast for both television and film including major studio projects at Disney, Paramount, HBO, Lifetime and Netflix and several low budget independent movies that are now streaming on Netflix, Amazon, Paramount + and Tubi. Recent low budget film credits include THE CURSE OF THE NECKLACE (Warner Brothers/Tubi), KILLER RENTAL (currently in the festival circuit), HOLIDAY IN THE VINEYARDS (Netflix), THE WRATH OF BECKY (Theatrical Release / Paramount +), A CHRISTMAS MYSTERY (HBOMAX). Prior to launching their own casting company, Jenny and Monica were Associate Casting directors in two major Television casting offices, working on critically acclaimed productions for over 10 years.

  • Monica Kelly
    Monica Kelly
    Casting Director, Treadwell / Kelly Casting

    Treadwell / Kelly Casting comprises two experienced Casting Directors, Jennifer K.M. Treadwell and Monica Kelly. TKC was launched in 2017 and the duo has cast for both television and film including major studio projects at Disney, Paramount, HBO, Lifetime and Netflix and several low budget independent movies that are now streaming on Netflix, Amazon, Paramount + and Tubi. Recent low budget film credits include THE CURSE OF THE NECKLACE (Warner Brothers/Tubi), KILLER RENTAL (currently in the festival circuit), HOLIDAY IN THE VINEYARDS (Netflix), THE WRATH OF BECKY (Theatrical Release / Paramount +), A CHRISTMAS MYSTERY (HBOMAX). Prior to launching their own casting company, Jenny and Monica were Associate Casting directors in two major Television casting offices, working on critically acclaimed productions for over 10 years.