Jennifer Peralta-Ajemian
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Gretl Claggett
I had the pleasure of closely collaborating with Jennifer Peralta-Ajemian and "Jennifer Ajemian Casting" on my award-winning short film/proof-of-concept pilot, STORMCHASER. From the start, Jennifer dug deep to understand the story’s nuances and my vision. She supported me fiercely throughout the process. She's passionate about diversity and inclusion, and is a great
Michael Roderick
Jennifer is fantastic when it comes to casting. Her eye for detail is great and she works incredibly well with actors, writers, and directors. I love working with her and recommend her and her company for any theatrical or film project.
Gretl Claggett
I had the pleasure of closely collaborating with Jennifer Peralta-Ajemian and "Jennifer Ajemian Casting" on my award-winning short film/proof-of-concept pilot, STORMCHASER. From the start, Jennifer dug deep to understand the story’s nuances and my vision. She supported me fiercely throughout the process. She's passionate about diversity and inclusion, and is a great
Michael Roderick
Jennifer is fantastic when it comes to casting. Her eye for detail is great and she works incredibly well with actors, writers, and directors. I love working with her and recommend her and her company for any theatrical or film project.
Gretl Claggett
I had the pleasure of closely collaborating with Jennifer Peralta-Ajemian and "Jennifer Ajemian Casting" on my award-winning short film/proof-of-concept pilot, STORMCHASER. From the start, Jennifer dug deep to understand the story’s nuances and my vision. She supported me fiercely throughout the process. She's passionate about diversity and inclusion, and is a great
Michael Roderick
Jennifer is fantastic when it comes to casting. Her eye for detail is great and she works incredibly well with actors, writers, and directors. I love working with her and recommend her and her company for any theatrical or film project.
Gretl Claggett
I had the pleasure of closely collaborating with Jennifer Peralta-Ajemian and "Jennifer Ajemian Casting" on my award-winning short film/proof-of-concept pilot, STORMCHASER. From the start, Jennifer dug deep to understand the story’s nuances and my vision. She supported me fiercely throughout the process. She's passionate about diversity and inclusion, and is a great
Michael Roderick
Jennifer is fantastic when it comes to casting. Her eye for detail is great and she works incredibly well with actors, writers, and directors. I love working with her and recommend her and her company for any theatrical or film project.
Experience
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JPA
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United States
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & CEO
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Jan 2014 - Present
Leader of performance and creative experts who provide historically underserved voices the tools and resources to amplify their stories through casting, performance coaching, and creative producing.
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Casting
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Jan 2014 - Present
• Provide diverse & inclusive casting for Film/TV, commercials, animation and audio. Versed in attaching recognizable names, auditioning working actors, and finding emerging / unknown talent.• Primary contact for directors & producers to understand casting needs, create lists, interface with agents & managers to attach talent, schedule sessions, negotiate talent contracts.• Work has been recognized by the 2021 Academy Awards, Atlanta Film Festival, Dallas International Film Festival, LA Shorts Fest, Nantucket Film Festival, New Orleans Film Festival, SXSW, and Tribeca.• Select credits - Film/TV: 2021 Oscar Nominee FEELING THROUGH (Dir: Doug Roland), THE CATCH (Dir: Matthew Balzer), LUST LIFE LOVE (Dir: Ben Feuer & Stephanie Sellars), RAPID EYE MOVEMENT (Dir: Peter Bishai), KIMCHI (Dir: Jackson Segars), TONIGHT AT THE CHATEAU (Dir: Tony Ducret), and TRUE BLUE (Dir: Chris Osborn); Comm/VO: National and worldwide spots for A21, Comcast, Seagram's, Jersey Mike’s, Speedo, Warners Bra, Unicef, and Western Union.• On-camera coaching for performing artists in transition (e.g. theater actors training for Film/TV, models & musicians segueing into acting, Teens advancing their acting technique, and Second Act talent returning to the acting world. Show less
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Coaching
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Aug 2022 - Present
• High performance & presentation coaching from a casting director's perspective• 1:1 coaching for entrepreneurs and C-Suite executives of all cultural backgrounds • Tailored offerings to expand clients' performance mindset, presentation skills, and on-camera abilities.• Provide performance direction for corporate presentations (board, annual & shareholder/analyst meetings), roadshow presentations, live events, conferences, broadcast and online content.
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Creative
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Aug 2022 - Present
• Provide creative development & production services for Film/TV, advertising, audio and gaming.• Assist with ideation, facilitating and coordinating specialized teams for market research, brand strategy, and translations.• Source powerful stories, assemble key team collaborators, and act as sounding board through all stages of a project's journey.• Creative Consultant to filmmakers who need guidance on development strategy and to investors who want to understand the casting process prior to investing in entertainment properties. Show less
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CATES Tutoring and Education Services
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Part Owner
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Nov 2007 - Present
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