Apr 09 2024 39 mins 2
We are so thrilled to welcome rockstar Agent, Sasha Passero to Tipsy Casting!
Sasha Passero is an alumna of Sarah Lawrence College, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts. Sasha began her career working in production and casting, and later worked at Killer Films and Innovative Artists. She is currently the VP of Talent at Independent Artist Group (formerly APA), where she represents artists of screen and stage. Outside of the entertainment industry, Sasha’s greatest passion is animal welfare, and she volunteers with several dog rescue organizations.
In this episode we dive into:
- How she was brought up in the industry and how that led to becoming an agent
- Sasha's exciting award season run with client, Lily Gladstone and how they've grown together through their careers
- What does she look for when finding new talent
- Stories about how actors try to get on her radar and get her attention
- How IAG has changed with the merger and the ever changing industry post Covid and post strike
- What she is watching these days and all of our mutual love of Harry Potter
- Where she sees her career going and her hot take on the difference between agents and managers these days
- Her favorite and not so favorite things about her relationships with Agents and Casting Directors
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