Simon Casting

04/02/2026

Happy 30 Years Simon Casting!
30 years of collaboration, creativity, astounding talent, exciting work and most of all fun!!!!

07/07/2025

Governors Marc Hirschfeld, CSA and Megan Sleeper, along with their Peer Group Executive Committee, invite you to

Chicago Thirsty Thursday

Connect with fellow members across the Television Academy
as we celebrate summer in Chicago.

Let's Meet, Talk & Hang!

We will have appetizers and a complimentary ticket for your first drink!

Thursday, July 10, 2025
6:00 – 8:30 PM CT

KOVAL Distillery
4241 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613

Due to limited space, members only please. No guests.

04/25/2025

Our next Casting Campfire is happening Monday, May 19th! 🔥🎬

To reserve a spot, fill out the form at the link in our bio but HURRY! There are only 15 spots available!

Spots are first come, first serve and are $20/person. Once you fill out the form, we’ll reach out to you with more information.

This is the perfect opportunity to connect with others, discuss what’s working, what isn’t, and where you want to go in your career.

See you there!

We are officially planning the next round of campfires! If you are interested in participating please sign up at the link in our stories and follow us here to stay updated on when the first round will be happening!

04/24/2025

We’re having so much fun with AI… which outfit is your favorite?! 👀

03/18/2025

We’re kicking off an exciting series of events at Kinowerks—where creatives connect, collaborate, and elevate their craft through industry-driven insights from professionals. First up: an unfiltered conversation on resilience and reinvention with legendary casting exec Tess Sanchez from Los Angeles!

From casting some of the biggest names in Hollywood to navigating the unpredictable for 20 years, Tess brings tenured wisdom straight from her debut book We’ve Decided to Go in a Different Direction. 💡

🔹An inside look at Tess’ journey to the top of the industry
🔹Real talk on overcoming career setbacks�
🔹Q&A + open forum for filmmakers & actors�
🔹Book signing + copies available at the event

Whether you’re behind the camera or in front of it, this is your chance to learn, network, and level up. We highly recommend you purchase the book prior to the event.

📍 Suggested donation: $20 (Proceeds to The Actors Fund)� 🍿 Light snacks & refreshments provided

Tag a friend who needs to be there & RSVP now! Link to purchase the book and attend the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weve-decided-to-go-in-a-different-direction-tess-sanchez-tickets-1287061839609

03/14/2025

03/13/2025

Hey all! Big heads up and SAVE THE DATES!
The Fabulous bad ass Tess Sanchez's book is being released April 1st and she will be in Chicago at City Lit Books 4/8 for a book signing and there will be and Industry Invited event on 4/9 with a Q and A and book signing at Kinowerks in Ravenswood. Here's the link to pre order the book. I've read it, it's great. More details to come. Stay tuned.

Essays

02/05/2025

Hi Folks. Simon Casting is hiring! Looking for an experienced Casting Assistant, who is hard working with a great sense of humor. Must be experienced with breakdown, eco cast, uploading and editing videos, creating schedules, deal memos and extremely detail oriented. This is a 5 week gig. Pay is $800/week. Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]

11/15/2024

Excited to share that a project I cast is on Hulu’s Top 15 list! 🍾🍾

Just in time for the holidays, Christmas on the Ranch, is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew for this incredible work on this film.

Have you seen it? I’d love to know...how many Christmas trees do you rate it out of 5? 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

10/09/2024

We are officially planning the next round of campfires! If you are interested in participating please sign up at the link in our stories and follow us here to stay updated on when the first round will be happening!

10/07/2024

This is the energy we’re bringing into the week.