Risa Bramon Garcia

casting director and CEO of The BGB Studio

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“Producers and studio executives and directors are actually enjoying the fact that they can work with actors virtually," says casting director Risa Bramon Garcia.

How film and commercial actors are auditioning and shooting at home during COVID-19

“Producers and studio executives and directors are actually enjoying the fact that they can work with actors virtually," says casting director Risa Bramon Garcia.

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