In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Episode 68: Linda Lowy
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This well-rounded Casting Director brings a unique perspective and commitment to inclusive casting practices after seamlessly transitioning into her role from teaching American Sign Language in England. Linda Lowy is a Casting Director known for “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Friday Night Lights”, “Scandal”, and more! In this episode, Linda sits down with Pete to discuss the history of casting in Hollywood, the process of casting a new show, the benefits of in-person auditions, the Director-to-Casting Director relationship, the importance of sticking to your instincts and being well-rounded, acknowledging full-circle moments and more…
(00:00:00 - 00:05:40) -- Podcast Intro and The Catch-Up
(00:05:40 - 00:10:15) -- Growing Up In New York
(00:10:15 - 00:12:15) -- Theater vs Film Production
(00:12:15 - 00:16:30) -- Living In England And Teaching Sign Language
(00:16:30 - 00:18:20) -- Credit To The Casting Director
(00:18:20 - 00:28:10) -- Promoting Theater Access For The ASL Community
(00:28:10 - 00:30:30) -- Transitioning Into Casting Directing
(00:30:30 - 00:35:10) -- Cataloging Talent
(00:35:10 - 00:40:34) -- Directors And Casting
(00:40:34 - 00:41:45) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:41:45 - 00:42:50) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:42:50 - 00:51:00) -- Casting For A New Show
(00:51:00 - 00:56:40) —Sticking To Your Instincts
(00:56:40 - 01:02:30) -- Full Circle Moments
(01:02:30 - 01:10:30) -- The In-Person Casting Experience
(01:10:30 - 01:13:55) -- Casting For An Existing Show
(01:13:55 - 01:21:00) -- Director’s Qualities
(01:21:00 - 01:25:40) -- The Importance Of Being Well-Rounded
(01:25:40 - 01:31:40) -- Next Up For Linda
(01:31:40 - 01:33:25) -- Podcast Outro
*** FULL EPISODE Available via YouTube and all Podcast Platforms! [https://linktr.ee/letsshootwithpetechatmon]
*** Get your 20% DISCOUNT on Scriptation Industry Pro! @scriptation is the Emmy-Award winning app that allows you to mark up scripts and save hours of time on set — all while going paperless! [https://scriptation.com/pete]
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(00:00:00 - 00:05:40) -- Podcast Intro and The Catch-Up
(00:05:40 - 00:10:15) -- Growing Up In New York
(00:10:15 - 00:12:15) -- Theater vs Film Production
(00:12:15 - 00:16:30) -- Living In England And Teaching Sign Language
(00:16:30 - 00:18:20) -- Credit To The Casting Director
(00:18:20 - 00:28:10) -- Promoting Theater Access For The ASL Community
(00:28:10 - 00:30:30) -- Transitioning Into Casting Directing
(00:30:30 - 00:35:10) -- Cataloging Talent
(00:35:10 - 00:40:34) -- Directors And Casting
(00:40:34 - 00:41:45) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:41:45 - 00:42:50) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:42:50 - 00:51:00) -- Casting For A New Show
(00:51:00 - 00:56:40) —Sticking To Your Instincts
(00:56:40 - 01:02:30) -- Full Circle Moments
(01:02:30 - 01:10:30) -- The In-Person Casting Experience
(01:10:30 - 01:13:55) -- Casting For An Existing Show
(01:13:55 - 01:21:00) -- Director’s Qualities
(01:21:00 - 01:25:40) -- The Importance Of Being Well-Rounded
(01:25:40 - 01:31:40) -- Next Up For Linda
(01:31:40 - 01:33:25) -- Podcast Outro
*** FULL EPISODE Available via YouTube and all Podcast Platforms! [https://linktr.ee/letsshootwithpetechatmon]
*** Get your 20% DISCOUNT on Scriptation Industry Pro! @scriptation is the Emmy-Award winning app that allows you to mark up scripts and save hours of time on set — all while going paperless! [https://scriptation.com/pete]
71 episodes
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Content provided by Pete Chatmon. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Pete Chatmon or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
This well-rounded Casting Director brings a unique perspective and commitment to inclusive casting practices after seamlessly transitioning into her role from teaching American Sign Language in England. Linda Lowy is a Casting Director known for “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Friday Night Lights”, “Scandal”, and more! In this episode, Linda sits down with Pete to discuss the history of casting in Hollywood, the process of casting a new show, the benefits of in-person auditions, the Director-to-Casting Director relationship, the importance of sticking to your instincts and being well-rounded, acknowledging full-circle moments and more…
(00:00:00 - 00:05:40) -- Podcast Intro and The Catch-Up
(00:05:40 - 00:10:15) -- Growing Up In New York
(00:10:15 - 00:12:15) -- Theater vs Film Production
(00:12:15 - 00:16:30) -- Living In England And Teaching Sign Language
(00:16:30 - 00:18:20) -- Credit To The Casting Director
(00:18:20 - 00:28:10) -- Promoting Theater Access For The ASL Community
(00:28:10 - 00:30:30) -- Transitioning Into Casting Directing
(00:30:30 - 00:35:10) -- Cataloging Talent
(00:35:10 - 00:40:34) -- Directors And Casting
(00:40:34 - 00:41:45) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:41:45 - 00:42:50) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:42:50 - 00:51:00) -- Casting For A New Show
(00:51:00 - 00:56:40) —Sticking To Your Instincts
(00:56:40 - 01:02:30) -- Full Circle Moments
(01:02:30 - 01:10:30) -- The In-Person Casting Experience
(01:10:30 - 01:13:55) -- Casting For An Existing Show
(01:13:55 - 01:21:00) -- Director’s Qualities
(01:21:00 - 01:25:40) -- The Importance Of Being Well-Rounded
(01:25:40 - 01:31:40) -- Next Up For Linda
(01:31:40 - 01:33:25) -- Podcast Outro
*** FULL EPISODE Available via YouTube and all Podcast Platforms! [https://linktr.ee/letsshootwithpetechatmon]
*** Get your 20% DISCOUNT on Scriptation Industry Pro! @scriptation is the Emmy-Award winning app that allows you to mark up scripts and save hours of time on set — all while going paperless! [https://scriptation.com/pete]
…
continue reading
(00:00:00 - 00:05:40) -- Podcast Intro and The Catch-Up
(00:05:40 - 00:10:15) -- Growing Up In New York
(00:10:15 - 00:12:15) -- Theater vs Film Production
(00:12:15 - 00:16:30) -- Living In England And Teaching Sign Language
(00:16:30 - 00:18:20) -- Credit To The Casting Director
(00:18:20 - 00:28:10) -- Promoting Theater Access For The ASL Community
(00:28:10 - 00:30:30) -- Transitioning Into Casting Directing
(00:30:30 - 00:35:10) -- Cataloging Talent
(00:35:10 - 00:40:34) -- Directors And Casting
(00:40:34 - 00:41:45) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:41:45 - 00:42:50) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:42:50 - 00:51:00) -- Casting For A New Show
(00:51:00 - 00:56:40) —Sticking To Your Instincts
(00:56:40 - 01:02:30) -- Full Circle Moments
(01:02:30 - 01:10:30) -- The In-Person Casting Experience
(01:10:30 - 01:13:55) -- Casting For An Existing Show
(01:13:55 - 01:21:00) -- Director’s Qualities
(01:21:00 - 01:25:40) -- The Importance Of Being Well-Rounded
(01:25:40 - 01:31:40) -- Next Up For Linda
(01:31:40 - 01:33:25) -- Podcast Outro
*** FULL EPISODE Available via YouTube and all Podcast Platforms! [https://linktr.ee/letsshootwithpetechatmon]
*** Get your 20% DISCOUNT on Scriptation Industry Pro! @scriptation is the Emmy-Award winning app that allows you to mark up scripts and save hours of time on set — all while going paperless! [https://scriptation.com/pete]
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