ABOUT | THE TEAM
Aurélia is a casting director distinguished by her cultural and emotional sensitivity, a quality she developed through her upbringing and extensive experience. Born in Paris to a French TV director Aurélia developed a unique perspective on storytelling from an early age. Her career has taken her across Europe, including significant time living and working in London, where she immersed herself in the world of casting and film.
With over 10 years of experience Aurélia’s deep understanding of the essence of a story, combined with her ability to discern subtle character nuances, allows her to envision the perfect cast for any project. She is fluent in French, German, and Swiss German, speaks English and Italian, with conversational skills in Spanish—making her adept at working across diverse cultural and linguistic landscapes.
Aurélia’s commitment to fairness, honesty, and humanity, alongside her passion for the arts, drives her work. She provides invaluable support to directors and producers, particularly in addressing complex casting challenges related to potential and authenticity. Her knack for understanding detailed character traits and recognizing both established and emerging talents—positioning them at the opportune moment—sets her apart in the industry. Her extensive international experience and continuous dedication to learning in art, film, and acting have broadened and refined her creative vision. Aurélia’s precise casting suggestions and expertise not only enhance the narrative but also play a pivotal role in a film’s success. Her work is guided by a firm belief that there is an ideal cast for every role, making her an indispensable asset to any successful project.
“A great cast leaves a lasting impression. Their performances stay with the audience long after the film has ended, often becoming iconic.”
PRESS:
CASTmag Germany / Print Issue IV/2021 / “DIE CHANCE IM AUSLAND”.
NZZ / PRINT ISSUE 2019 / “DIE FRAU DIE FILMROLLEN EIN GESICHT GIBT”
PERSÖNLICH MAGAZIN / PRINT ISSUE 2018 / “CASTING WIRD BEI UND IMMER NOCH UNTERSCHÄTZT”
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Leoni joined the Castingtalents.tv team as an assistant in 2021. However, her journey with Aurélia began much earlier, in 2013, when she was cast in Paolo Sorrentino’s Youth working alongside the great Sir Michael Caine, Jane Fonda, and Harvey Keitel.
She has since become the London base of our office, where she studied European Theatre Arts at the prestigious Rose Bruford College. As an active member of The London Meisner Company, and the comedy troupes The Really Useless Group and The Crumbling Creatives, she continuously hones her sensitivity and vision, and enriches our team’s creative approach.
Leoni’s adoration of European auteur cinema is deeply rooted in her Swiss upbringing, enriched by her German-French roots and formative Erasmus experience in Spain, which continue to inspire her work. Unwavering in her commitment to projects that resonate with her, Leoni embraces any role necessary to ensure their success. Her ongoing education and involvement in the industry as an actress, theatre professional, and filmmaker enables her to consistently bring fresh, imaginative perspectives to every production she supports.
Leoni is passionate about underdog and outsider stories, character-driven emotional dramas, gentle comedies, fantasy and historical fiction. She also has a particular soft spot for female-led projects.
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Kaltrina reflects a unique blend of artistic sensibility and structured working style. Early on, she developed a deep desire for connection and exploration – a need for people and places that could reflect the vastness she felt within herself. Her idea of “home” is fluid – wherever there is a story to tell or a life to touch, it becomes home for her.
Her creative talents, which span singing, dancing, painting and design, are complemented by a foundation in finance. Early in her career, she worked on a nationwide campaign for UBS and worked as a financial advisor before studying Design Management International. A trip to Southern California and Mexico, where she worked on video projects, deepened her understanding of character and emotion. This experience enriched her work in songwriting, poetry and visual art and adds depth to her approach to casting.
With her fluency in five languages, a keen eye for beauty and composition, she is able to find talent that reflects the emotional and aesthetic nuances of each project. In genres such as romantic comedy, action, drama and romance, Kaltrina finds endless opportunities to explore human relationships, intensity and humor. She is both in front of and behind the lens, approaching storytelling as a dynamic, cross-media exploration, from contemporary art and fashion to music and photography.
While balancing intuition and strategic thinking, she brings a diverse perspective to casting. For her, each project is an opportunity to explore and reflect on the human experience, capturing beauty and emotions that transcend boundaries.
Aurélia and Kaltrina met after the set of an international Netflix series in which Kaltrina was cast by CastingTalents, and decided to work together a few months later.
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Judith brings her passion for communication and talent for compelling storytelling to our team. As an experienced journalist, author, and communications expert, she loves discovering new perspectives, understanding people, and conveying their stories in a clear, engaging, and emotional way. She prefers creative solutions and change over routines and rigid structures, and she eagerly embraces new learning opportunities.
Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Design from the Zurich University of the Arts, followed by a Master’s degree in Cultural Journalism from the Berlin University of the Arts. With extensive experience in creation and production of documentary films, as well as in public relations for companies, foundations, and NGOs, Judith ensures that our projects and talents receive the attention they deserve.
In her role as a Casting Associate, Judith brings her enthusiasm for the diversity of human stories and characters to the casting process. From Berlin, she supports us in the search for new talents and distinctive faces that bring depth and authenticity to their roles.
Judith is particularly fascinated by films that blur the lines between documentary and fiction, as well as by international auteur films, especially those from countries beyond the Western gaze.
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Directors we’ve worked with:
Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Paolo Sorrentino, Harald Zwart, Nico Beyer, Henry Rubin, Max Millies, Björn Rührmann, Florian Meimberg Jesper Ericstam, Johannes Grebert and many more.
Selection of projects:
2024 – NETFLIX “TWO WOMEN”
International K-Drama Series l Production Switzerland: VIVEN AG l Casting Director Switzerland: Aurélia Marine
2024 – IP SUISSE
Commercial | Director: JONES (London) | Casting Director: Aurélia Marine
2024 – AXPO
Commercial | Director: Chehad Abdallah | Casting Director: Aurélia Marine
2023 – MCDONALD’S
TV-Spot | Director: Harald Zwart | Casting Director: Aurélia Marine
2021 – THE NORTH FACE
Brand Film | Agency: Zauberberg Productions, Berlin | Director: Max Millies | Casting Director: Aurélia Marine
2020 – MENSCHEN AM SAMSTAG
Short Film | Director: Jonas Ulrich | Casting Director: Aurélia Marine
Won Pardini d’oro 2020 (Best Short Film) at Locarno International Film Festival
2019 – MARRIOTT
Global TV-Spot | Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet | Agency: Independent Media Inc., LA / Susanne Preissler | Casting Director: Aurélia Marine
2018 – DIE POST
X-MAS Commercial | Director: Henry Mason | Casting Director: Aurélia Marine
2017 – MARGAM
Short Film | Director & Casting Director: Aurélia Marine
Won Best Actor @ Sunlight International Film Festival Berlin
2016 – SAMSUNG
X-MAS Commercial (Europe) | Agency: Smuggler | Director: Henry Rubin | Casting Director & Talent Coordination on Set: Aurélia Marine
2015 – Casting Agent @Pinewood Studios, London
2014 – YOUTH
Feature Film | Director: Paolo Sorrentino | Casting Feat.Extras & AD/Talent Coordination on Set
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