Show Date: 12/8
Topic: What can you apply to business that you can learn from a Casting Director?
Guest: Lori Wyman
Lori S. Wyman, C.S.A. — As one of the most prominent Casting Directors in the southeast, Lori has been casting films, television shows, and commercials in South Florida.
She worked on the Principal casting for “Miami Vice” during the 2nd and 3rd seasons… then was approached by the producer of “Miami Vice” and asked to come work for them directly and head up their entire casting division. — She did that for the duration of the series.
When “Miami Vice” wrapped, she was immediately asked to head up the casting offices of the Burt Reynolds series, “BL Stryker” and to cast the Florida episodes of Stephen J. Cannell’s “21 Jumpstreet” and “Wiseguy.”
After these3 series, Lori decided to make the lucrative move to commercials and feature film casting. She opened her own offices in North Miami Beach in the spring of 1990. With her own studio space, offices and equipment, she was able to expand her business opportunities and provide a wider variety of services.
Lori is also a member and past vice-president of WOMPI, Women of the Motion Picture Industry, to whom she contributes her casting services for many of their not-for-profit films that the organization produces for the good of the community.
She was awarded the Casting Director of the Year award (2005) by the Film Recording and Entertainment Committee. (FREC) — Lori was also nominated for 3 Artios Awards for the Showtime series “DEXTER” and HBO’s “Recount.” She has also been NOMINATED for an EMMY AND WON THE ARTIOS AWARD FOR CASTING HBO’S RECOUNT.
Lori has added motivational speaking to her list of already impressive credentials. Traveling all over the country, Lori draws industry beginners and professionals to hear her expertise on the subject of Auditioning for Film and Television projects.
Lori has also been a panel judge and guest speaker at many national competitions and talent searches.
Lori has recently published her first book titled: “The Organic Actor: Insiders Secrets to Auditioning for Film and Television” on her experiences and knowledge throughout her casting career in an effort to educate the many prospective actors on the ins and outs of the film industry.
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