About
Brian Levy, CDC,CSA
Casting Director / Producer
Who is this guy?
Brian Levy is a 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. He 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 and works both sides of
the ‘tracks’ casting commercially as well as for television and film 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, his
professional relationships, and how he takes up space in the world. Those who work with Brian
understand his dedication and doggedness in finding the right actors for any given role, whether
commercial or long-form.
Brian is also an accomplished producer and director theatrically. Most recently he is a partner and
co-producer at Radium Productions and one of the creators of The Radium Radio Hour.
Brian is proud to continue his association as a faculty member at Seneca College (Toronto), teaching acting & audition techniques for the camera. Brian is a member of the Casting Society of Canada (CDC), The Casting Society of America (CSA), and the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.