Sydney Taplin

Lead casting director of a full service casting agency that specialises in finding talent for Television, Film, Music Videos, Branded Content, Commercials and Voice Overs. Reviews promotional photos, demo reels as well as scripts and prepared casting requirements. Manages casting budgets and coordinates with the productions accountant Designs strategies and arranges equipment for castings Follows all union rules and regulations and work according to labor laws Negotiates contracts with agents and talent agencies Clients: MTV, BET, Mass Mutual Insurance, KFC, NFL AFC/NFC Championship Conference, Kaleidoscope Hair Products, Camille Rose Hair Care, YMCA, Apple Music Awards

Caught in the Act: Unfaithful, season 2 MTV November 2022- March 2023 Managed the entire casting process for the show, including the oversight of assistants, and associates Used discretion and independent judgment to assist the director in making high- level casting decisions Created outreach marketing to be used in letters, flyers and show websites Creatively sourced qualified candidates for the diverse show we are working on (this includes cold calling, as well as internet searches and networking) Conducted extensive outreach to target the best candidates Screened applications and conducted phone, zoom and in person interviews Wrote one sheets for potential cast Hired all extras cast for the entire season Also served as a Talent wrangler on set for every episode