James Weitz

• Freelance casting director for television, features, commercials and branded content.
• Auditioned and interviewed performers to match attributes to specific roles or to increase pool of available acting talent.
• Prioritized numerous activities by continually updating information, controlling scheduling and corresponding with contacts via phone and email.
• Kept up-to-date on industry trends and target audience objectives to guide decision-making process during casting sessions.
• Sent out audition materials such as scripts and sheet music about casting requirements.

• Cast 6 part series for Onyx (Hulu) and Swizz Beatz hosted car show that explored car culture and clubs across theUSA. Car clubs included Hot Rods(San Diego), Slab Cars (Houston), Donk Cars (Miami), Black Porsche Club (ATL).
• Traveled to various cities to interview and cast talent for series. Edited casting tapes for Executive Producers.

The Balance Seasons 1&2

• Health series following real people along with "influencers" with topical medical conditions like long haul COVID, allergies (kids), nutrition, insomnia for YES Network NYC. Jedd Thomas & Scott Weintrob , show runners in association with Montefiore/Einstein Hospital in the Bronx.
• Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
• Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.

Google + Marvel celebrate International Small Business Week 2022.

• Documentary shorts highlighting North American small business success by turning their stories in to animated superheroes, in association with Marvel.

Sourced and cast exceptional small business owners across North America. Cast voice over artists to voice the real characters.

Stories included the owners of Deno's Wonder Wheel in Brooklyn, NY. The oldest bike shop in North America and maple syrup farmers in Quebec.

Discovered unique characters for a series of 11 short films to aid Chinese Social Media giant gain traction in the UAE. Exotic car owners, artists, comedians, actors, voice over artists, acrobats, extreme athletes, dancers, chefs, falconers, and musicians.

• Scheduled appointments for auditions or readings with available actors.

No Mask No Ride

Global campaign for Uber featuring rideshare drivers in 7 cities. Paris, Mexico City, London, Copenhagen, Sao Paulo, NY, and San Francisco. Worked with local fixers to create premium pandemic content with a social message.

• Scheduled appointments for auditions or readings with available actors.
• Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
• Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.

Looks of Love

A documentary series set in an African American hair salon in Los Angeles. The show featured an aspiring rapper braider, an old school barber, a Champagne girl with Tourette's syndrome and other big characters including Ike Turner and Little Bow Wow.

Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.

• Hired, trained and managed production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance.
• Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
• Made presentations to investors, financiers and other project stakeholders to obtain project funding.