Katy Salo
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Proactive casting person with several years of experience in working closely with directors and producers to lead talent recruiting and selection. Talented in organizing casting sessions, contacting agents and actors, reserving audition space, distributing scripts, managing paperwork and informing talent of selection. Focused on prioritizing numerous tasks to achieve goals in high-pressure settings. Friendly with Zoom & Breakdowns/ Eco cast.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Casting Assistant
Amazon Studios
Santa Monica, CA
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Negotiated payments, schedules and billing with actors and agents.
- Witnessed all rounds of auditions to determine most qualified talent for roles.
- Sent out audition materials such as scripts and sheet music about casting requirements.
- Examined scripts to understand storyline and needed roles.
- Scheduled appointments for auditions or readings with available actors.
Casting Assistant
Sandy Frank Entertainment Inc
NYC, New York
03.2016 - 02.2020
- Negotiated payments, schedules and billing with actors and agents.
- Witnessed all rounds of auditions to determine most qualified talent for roles.
- Sent out audition materials such as scripts and sheet music about casting requirements.
- Examined scripts to understand storyline and needed roles.
- Circulated breakdown notices among talent agencies and independent agents to search for perfect cast.
Casting Assistant
Authentic TV
Burbank, CA
05.2010 - 12.2016
- Negotiated payments, schedules and billing with actors and agents.
- Witnessed all rounds of auditions to determine most qualified talent for roles.
- Sent out audition materials such as scripts and sheet music about casting requirements.
- Examined scripts to understand storyline and needed roles.
- Assisted with open auditions to fill smaller roles.
- Scheduled appointments for auditions or readings with available actors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
New York Film Academy, New York
New York, NY08.1985
Skills
- Scheduling proficiency
- Talent sourcing
- Agent relations
- TV & Film background
- Zoom
- Breakdown Eco/Cast
- Cast it
- Exceptional Communication skills
- BIPOC casting specialist
- Sense humor
- Self Starter
Timeline
Casting Assistant
Amazon Studios
02.2021 - 08.2021
Casting Assistant
Sandy Frank Entertainment Inc
03.2016 - 02.2020
Casting Assistant
Authentic TV
05.2010 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
New York Film Academy, New York