DAVID GLANZER BIOGRAPHY

My mother learned to speak English by watching American television. This is probably where my fascination with film began. From watching old black and white movies on T.V., to going to the local theater, I just couldn’t get enough of motion pictures. As my mother mastered the English language, I began to appreciate film, not just for entertainment sake, but to see it as a truly great art form.

Deciding at first to be an actor I studied the craft and starred in a number of regional theater productions, a few commercials and even some features. I was told I was pretty good, however, when I was given the chance to assist a casting director on a feature, I was truly in my element.

That first feature was Mississippi Burning, then followed the Holly Hunter, Mary Steenburgen film Miss Firecracker directed by Thomas Schlamme, the multi award winning creator of The West Wing. After those two features I was hooked; I would pursue casting as my career goal.

In the course of my newfound career, I was surprised to discover that even though many actors studied their craft diligently, many had no idea of the nuances between acting for stage, television or features. Some didn’t even know how to audition.

By reading talent I could give pointers to young actors, or offer suggestions that might make for a more beneficial audition session. Additionally, I have an excellent eye for new talent and can save a director a great deal of time by weeding out those actors who may need to study their craft a bit more. And I thoroughly enjoy attending plays and showcases that highlight up and coming actors.

My adamant belief that film is art lead me to offer my services to several young film directors from Southern California film schools. I was amazed to learn that many cinema departments only touch on the casting process and many offer no real practical experience at all. I even sat on the Telecommunications Advisory Panel for one Southern California school.

If I can be part of helping a director or producer attain their vision of a film, then I truly feel I have lent some part, however small, in helping to create what is quite possibly one of the greatest art forms ever.