About

Brian Levy,CSA
Casting Director / Producer

Brian Levy is a Canadian casting director based out of Toronto. Since 1985 he has been casting for television, feature film, and commercial projects in Canada, the U.S, and Europe. Like many casting directors, Brian came to casting indirectly starting in the industry as an actor, training at the prestigious Vancouver Playhouse Acting School. Brian moved back to Toronto in the early 1980s working at a variety of positions in the industry eventually becoming a casting assistant to a busy and well-known Toronto casting director. Brian was a natural fit for the casting community. He understood acting, and auditioning, and seemed to have a decent head for business.

Brian developed his casting style over the years, casting both long form and commercial projects. Today his resume is impressive, diverse, and reflective of his unique style as a casting director. Brian has a tremendous passion for acting, actors, and the process. This is reflected in his casting style, professional relationships, and how he takes up space in the world. Those who work with Brian and his team understand his dedication and doggedness in finding the right actors for any given role. Brian has also produced successfully and is one of the founding producers of The Radium Radio Hour the director of the show and a co writer. Brian has also produced theatrically in Toronto to acclaim.

Brian is proud to continue his ongoing association as a faculty member at Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, teaching acting and audition technique for the camera. As well as being a proud CSA member, Brian is also a voting member of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.

Jason Stroud, CDC
Casting Director

Jason R Stroud is a casting director who has enjoyed several professional roles in and out of the studio for over a decade. Jason holds an MFA in acting from NYC’s prestigious New School of Drama, where he worked closely with notable actors Olympia Dukakis, John Turturro and Ron Leibman. Jason has had, over the last several years the pleasure of working with several notable Toronto based casting directors. He now enjoys a collaborative role at Brian Levy Casting Inc in Toronto, working closely with Brian and their very busy production schedule. Jason is also a much sought after dialect and acting coach and is a member in good standing of the Casting Society of Canada (CDC).