Tanya Keller

Someone asked why we don't just post breakdowns to everyone. Lol. Anyway, let's see those profiles.

Posted @withregram • @monikadalmancasting I’ve been casting for over 8 years, and in the past year, I’ve had the joy of bringing on two incredible assistants who I’ve been training to cast alongside me. Right now, we’re offering FREE CASTING SERVICES for TELUS STORYHIVE productions! My Kelowna Casting Associate @tanyakellercasting & Toronto Casting Assistant Ashley Wood will be stepping into the role of Casting Directors on these projects — and I’ll be there every step of the way to support and supervise the process. We’re doing this because I believe the best way to learn is by doing — and by casting a project from start to finish on their own, they’ll gain invaluable experience and build strong, professional resumes. Why STORYHIVE? As @tanyakellercasting says, it's both big and small at the same time ♥️⭐ If you’re interested, please email us at [email protected] with the subject line FREE CASTING FOR STORYHIVE and we’ll get back to you ASAP. 📍 I’m based in Vancouver, and my assistants are in Kelowna and the Toronto area — but we can cast Canada-wide with ease. Let’s help you bring your STORYHIVE project to life with the perfect cast. 💫 #Casting #Storyhive #FreeCasting #TELUSStoryhive #IndieFilmCanada #CastingDirector #WomenInFilm #CanadianFilm #SupportIndieCreators #FilmBC #FilmOntario

ACTORS: Here’s the easiest way to stay connected with us, find our breakdowns, get help with your materials, and jump into workshops or one-on-one consulting. Our casting calls go through Breakdown Services (Actors Access) and Casting Workbook, but we also keep our own actor database that we use when we’re searching for specific roles and talent. If you want to be on our radar, make sure you’re signed up through the LinkTree in our bio! We’ve also been building workshops and consulting options for actors who want more direct guidance, whether that’s help with positioning, materials, career questions, auditions, self tapes, or just figuring out your next step. A few things we’re especially excited about right now: • Our May 30th fundraiser workshop supporting Ashley’s son Chance in his fight against Cystic Fibrosis. Every dollar goes directly to the fundraiser and you’ll receive a tax receipt. • Our Actor Fall Reset Workshop happening throughout August, which includes group sessions plus a one-on-one call focused entirely on you and your goals. • Quick 30-minute consulting calls for actors who want direct feedback or advice without waiting months for answers. If you have questions, please email our submissions team at: [email protected] because DMs can get buried very fast over here. We love actors, and we love helping people build sustainable, successful careers. ❤️

Because we're not monsters, here's one to offset the one we posted earlier ♥️🙏

Okay you guys, you’ve been amazing at tagging yourselves and we are gonna be creeping your profiles and seeing your work for days! Now here’s the next challenge: Tag an actor or filmmaker who inspires you... especially someone super talented who’s probably too shy to tag themselves. We want to see the people YOU believe in.

WHEN ACTORS ASK “SHOULD I QUIT?”… MY ANSWER IS YES… You should quit replaying your tape 47 times wondering if one line ruined your career. You should quit comparing your journey to actors on completely different paths, timelines, ages, markets, and opportunities. You should quit measuring your value as a human being by bookings, callbacks, followers, or credits. You should quit treating every “no” like proof you’re failing. You should quit assuming someone else booking a role means there’s less room for you. You should quit letting this industry decide whether you’re worthy of confidence, joy, rest, or peace. The healthiest actors are usually the ones who: Learn the material. Do the work. Enjoy the work. Submit the tape. Then move on with their lives. That mindset doesn’t make you less ambitious. It makes you sustainable. But should you quit acting? Nah. You shouldn’t quit acting. If you’re an actor, you NEED to be acting. Nobody who didn’t need it would put themselves through this industry in the first place. You just need to quit the stuff that isn’t serving you or your acting.

Secret’s out! We’ll be on the big screen! On Gordon Alley will be having its Okanagan premiere at the Kelowna Independent Film Festival on June 21st @ 1:00PM, at the Grand 10 Landmark Cinema 🎞️ - I just want to say a huge thank you to our cast and crew for getting this film made, and wish you all a huge congratulations on making this happen. This wouldn’t be possible without you, and what a gift it is to do this premiere in our home town:) - For those who wish to purchase tickets, message me and I’ll send you a link on where to go (with a discount code to save some $$ 😉) - Thanks again everyone! And thank you @kelownafilmfestival for having us! - #ongordonalley #film #okanagan #shortfilm

Just a bunch of kids, really.

Most of you know the team here at Monika Dalman Casting; Tanya, Lesley, and Ashley. What some of you may not know is that Ashley’s son, Chance, who is also an incredible young actor, was born with cystic fibrosis. Every year, Chance leads a fundraiser called “CF2 Chance: Fighting Cystic Fibrosis” in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. This year, we’ll be walking alongside thousands of others in the Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History, raising funds and awareness for Canadians affected by CF. We would truly love your support. To help raise money this year, we’re doing something special. We’re hosting a Casting Workshop / Showcase where our entire team will be present to watch your live performances and provide notes in real time. It’s a chance to perform, be seen, and get direct feedback from all of us in a supportive, focused environment. • Date: May 30 • Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Pacific • Location: Zoom • Cost: $100 per spot • 100% of proceeds will be donated to Chance’s fundraiser Spots are limited, so if you’d like to participate, you can sign up through the form in our Linktree at the top of our profile (link in bio). If a workshop isn’t the right fit for you, you can still support the cause. Anyone who donates $25 or more will be entered into a draw to win a free spot in one of our future workshops. Every contribution helps move us closer to a future without cystic fibrosis and supports Canadians living with CF. Thank you so much for supporting Chance! #CysticFibrosisCanada #CFFundraiser #CysticFibrosis #CastingWorkshop

Unseen IMDB We’ve had some great early feedback on our film. Remember that if you’ve had a chance to see it to give it a rating on IMDB. The more ratings we have the more exposure it will get! /title/tt27330757/

Our award winning film from this year’s 5 day film festival @snakebitefilmfestival is an official selection at this @okanaganfilm Okanagan screen awards! Check out the extended version at the @landmarkcinemas in West Kelowna. Go to the OSIF page to get your tickets. Well done to our team @erika_nemeth75 @kelownafilmstudios @_jeffkrueger_ @crystalvanpeltcvp @northern_monkey_productions @casperstylesmedia @tanyakellercasting @c.vincentross @aidanmclane @light.click.studio @syndicatevision @alvintam1 @amandajayschroeder @sharkeyimaging @donna.brayshaw @heidi_ho_13 @jamesaltonfilms @jssenlsn @kimka_b @lolo_ashy @levipricephotography @lisanburke @lyndseyjwong @malusigoosie @mattygunner @megskalicky @thewanderingmist @ninafillis @shaunacarveth @keepoffprod @alyssabfulkerson @xandernori.art @bonniegandrews @vinnyandassociatesphysio @video.equipment @half9media @maya.jewelz If I’ve missed someone… I’m SORRY!! I tried!! #filmmaking #okanaganfilm #celebration #community

CONGRATULATIONS We officially have two films selected for the @okanaganfilm Okanagan screen awards! To the 1765 people that helped make these movies (ok not that many, but 80 at least), Thank you!! Looking forward to celebrating and seeing all of the films than have been selected from this talented community!! I absolutely love what I do and that’s massively down to this Okanagan film community. So let’s keep growing together and supporting one another! #grateful