JACQUELINE SHAKTA

Casting Director and Development Producer

SUMMARY

Casting Director and Development Director with 20+ years of media experience casting everything from rare subcultures, experts, couples, archetypical characters to celebrity booking. With an extensive background in development, formatting, pitching and casting with major networks and production companies in multiple formats including reality, digital content, competition shows, documentaries, commercials and live events. International experience casting and developing television in Singapore, Korea, Canada and the United States.

EXPERIENCE

Naturally Fit Agency – Talent Booking and Management

  • Working with major brands internationally for commercial and print advertising.
  • Direct communication between talent and brands.
  • Nike, Hoka, State Farm, NFL Super Bowl, Samsung, Toyota

Critical Content – Director of Casting & Development

  • Casting, developing and pitching concepts to buyers. Overseeing final edits, deliverables, and presentations while working directly with networks and streaming platforms.
  • Shows: 
    • New House, No Debt – A&E
    • Rock My Collection– AXS TV
    • #1 Chicken – Youtube Originals
    • Celebrity Game Face – E!
    • The One – TV ONE

Hearst Media Production Group – Director of Casting

  • Casting, interviewing and working directly with production company on finalizing cast selections
  • Lucky Dog, Seasons 2-5, 9 & 10 – CBS 

Sony Pictures Studios – Director of Casting

  • Murder House Flip, Season 1 & 2
  • Multiple development projects 

44 Blue – Sr. Casting Director

  • Overseeing casting team, conducting interviews and finalizing deliverables for network.
  • 16 & Released (A&E)

TwoFour America/ITV – Head of Talent/Development

  • Overseeing talent, casting and development for series shows.
  • Shows: 
    • The Hunt – History Channel
    • Edge of Alaska – Discovery
    • Risking it All – TLC

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network – Casting & Talent Director

  • At the onset of this network launch in 2011, I worked in development, casting and talent management.
  • Securing celebrity relations and running meetings with talent/celebrity pitches.

*References furnished upon request. Thank you!