Oryan Landa (pronounced “O’Ryan”) has worked in the entertainment industry for over 15 years as an actor, casting assistant, acting coach, production assistant, and on-set teacher. Working primarily in television, his recent acting credits include Chicago Fire (NBC), The Blacklist (NBC), Walker (CW), Bull (CBS), East New York (CBS), and The Walking Dead: World Beyond (AMC). Behind the scenes, Oryan has worked as a casting…
Richard Jordan has been in the business for 25+ years, casting for the last 15 for a wide variety of projects from independent film, commercials, music videos, voice over, print and live events. Most recent features include THE BLACK CHAPEL by KY Woo. POP POP, Romas Zabarauskus’s THE WRITER which secured European distribution, POUNDCAKE by Onur…
Feb 19, 2:15 PM-3:30 PM: Casting Strategies for Indie Filmmakers & Actors (Regal Union Square Theater 2)
Feb 20, 2:15 PM-3:30 PM: The Business Behind the Scenes for Freelance Filmmakers (LOOK Cinemas Theater 4)
Jalen Vasquez serves as the Director of Freelancers Hub, a coworking space operated by Freelancers Union in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. In this role, he coordinates workshops, programming, and actively engages with community members. Beyond his responsibilities at Freelancers Hub, Jalen is a dedicated freelance multidisciplinary designer specializing in illustrations,…
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Rafael Espinal became New York’s youngest elected official at age 26 when he joined the State Assembly. The son of Dominican immigrant union members and freelancers, Rafael has dedicated his career to advocating for workers, small businesses, artists, low-income communities, and the environment. In 2013, he was elected to the…