Casting
We bring stories to life by finding the right people to tell them. Our casting services focus on authentic voices, unique personalities, and hidden talent. We handle the full casting process—coordinating with producers and talent to fill roles, negotiate rates, and manage logistics—so producers can stay focused on creating.
Casting Services Include
Full-Service Casting: From ideation to final selects — sourcing, auditioning, vetting, and booking top-tier on-camera talent.
Nationwide & Niche Outreach: Strategic talent searches across all demographics, industries, and communities, including targeted outreach for highly specific roles.
Creative Development Collaboration: Partnering with development and production teams to craft compelling character profiles and storylines.
Talent Packages: Polished, comprehensive casting decks and video selects to support swift and confident decision-making.
On-Camera Auditions: Conducting and producing high-quality, professionally directed tapes.
Casting Department Leadership: Managing casting teams and workflows for productions of all sizes.
The Process
Creative Alignment:
Casting and producers work collaboratively at the outset to define the vision for the characters or roles needed — aligning on creative tone, archetypes, specific traits, and casting goals before outreach begins.Breakdown & Talent Sourcing:
Casting issues a breakdown or reviews the existing talent roster to bring in appropriate actors for the role. Reads are conducted via Zoom or submitted as self-tapes.Talent Review & Selects:
The Casting Supervisor narrows submissions and presents a curated batch of selects (typically 3–5 tapes) for producers to review. From there, callbacks or final bookings can be made.Negotiations & Deal Memos:
Once selections are finalized, the Casting Supervisor issues deal memos to talent or their representatives and connects them to production for contract finalization.
Currently serving as a Casting Producer at Thisishardtoread Productions, Lottie Shudde specializes in identifying and aligning exceptional talent with bold creative visions. From sourcing and vetting talent to collaborating closely with directors, producers, and marketing teams, she ensures casting decisions elevate storytelling, resonate with audiences, and align seamlessly with campaign goals.
As a previous Lead Project Coordinator at Collaborative Entertainment, LLC, Lottie brings a deep understanding of cross-functional project flow and team collaboration. She has worked across departments including marketing, video, PR, merchandise, design, and internal talent booking—supporting everything from creative development to production execution. Her strengths lie in troubleshooting on the fly, managing shifting timelines, and ensuring that every moving part stays in sync.
Lottie has contributed to casting for hit shows like Henry Danger and several Netflix pilots, working closely with creative executives to find fresh, engaging talent that fits both the script and the screen. Whether handling fast-paced auditions, talent coordination, or network communication, she brings a strong sense of narrative intuition and logistical precision to every casting process.
Lottie holds a B.S. in Psychology: Crisis Counseling from Liberty University, which underpins her strengths in communication, emotional intelligence, and team coordination. She is passionate about pairing the right talent with the right story—and ensuring every project is delivered with purpose, clarity, and creative integrity.
Lottie Shudde
Casting Director
Specialties
Branded Content & Commercial Casting
Social & Digital Content
Episodic & Film Casting