Kris has just started casting the 5th season of the FOX hit sitcom ANIMAL CONTROL!
– one of Vancouver’s only current sitcom productions –
5-time nominee and LEO–Award Winner: TWO SENTENCE HORROR STORIES (The CW Network)
2-time ARTIOS AWARD nominee: WONDER starring Owen Wilson and Julia Roberts and JOY RIDE (Lionsgate)
173 IMDB credits
Kris Woznesensky is a Canadian Casting Director whose work spans major studio features, acclaimed indie films, hit network television, and award-recognized productions. He was part of the Canadian casting team for A24’s Oscar-nominated The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt — the film that earned “The Rock” his first Golden Globe nomination. His Canadian casting credits also include the Oscar-nominated feature Wonder, starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, and Jacob Tremblay; FOX’s Animal Control, which has received multiple Leo Award nominations and a Directors Guild of Canada Team Award nomination; and Lionsgate’s Joy Ride, a 2024 Artios Award nominee for Outstanding Achievement in Casting.
Most recently, Kris handled Canadian casting alongside Kara Eide for A24’s Backrooms — the viral horror phenomenon and breakout Gen Z box-office hit that became A24’s biggest theatrical opening to date. The film is now being discussed as part of a major industry shift, with original, lower-budget genre films outperforming traditional Hollywood franchise IP at the box office.
ANIMAL CONTROL (Fox) + THE SMASHING MACHINE (Dwayne “THE ROCK” Johnson – A24) + BACKROOMS (A24 – Chiwetel Ejiofor) + WONDER (Owen Wilson/Julia Roberts) + HAPPY FACE (Paramount+) + JOY RIDE (Lionsgate) + TWO SENTENCE HORROR STORIES (CW Network) + THE EDGE OF SLEEP (Amazon) + BALESTRA (Elevation Pictures) + RICEBOY SLEEPS (TIFF) + NEEDLE IN A TIMESTACK (Lionsgate) + THE BODY REMEMBERS WHEN THE WORLD BROKE OPEN (TIFF)
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WHEN:
FRIDAY July 3rd | 9am – 5pm OR SATURDAY July 4th | 9am – 5pm (Coaching Day)
SUNDAY July 5th | 9am – 1pm | OR SUNDAY July 5th | 2pm – 6pm (Casting Day)
PARTICIPANTS: Only 16 Seats available! // ALL AGES and LEVELS WELCOME!
FEES: $295 (GST included). Prior payment is required to reserve a seat.
WHERE: Suite 216, 1118 Homer Street, Vancouver.
Ample parking on Richards between Helmcken and Davie.
$2/hour with a 2 hour maximum. Full day underground parking at 177 Davie St for $14 per day.
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CANCELLATION POLICY: Non-refundable.
WHO:
Kris Woz & Kara Eide are a casting duo based in Vancouver, BC. They each have extensive experience in film and television casting, and in their 13-year partnership, have collaborated on many award-winning projects, including Kathleen Hepburn and Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers’ “The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open,” Sophie Jarvis’ “Until Branches Bend,” Anthony Shim’s “Riceboy Sleeps,” and Agam Darshi’s “Donkeyhead.” They have provided Canadian casting for Adele Lim’s “Joy Ride,” Stephen Chbosky’s “Wonder,” Shana Feste’s “Boundaries, ” and Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine,” among other films. Kris and Kara have also worked on various television series, including “Animal Control,” “Two Sentence Horror Stories,” “The Edge of Sleep” and “Happy Face”.
In addition to their feature film and television work, Kris & Kara’s portfolio includes numerous commercial campaigns for a variety of high-profile clients, including Apple, General Motors, FedEx, Reebok, Subaru, Visa, Proctor & Gamble, Pepsi, Lexus, Tylenol, Wealthsimple, Pampers, Nintendo, and Google.
Kris & Kara have cast features and short films that have screened at over 30 film festivals worldwide, including Toronto International Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival and Vancouver International Film Festival. Their casting work has also been nominated for two Artios Awards (The Casting Society of America) and several Leo Awards (The Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of British Columbia).
Kris & Kara bring their unique passion and sharply honed vision to each and every project.
Kris Woznesensky – IMDb
Petar Gatsby –
Originally from sunny Croatia, Petar began his acting journey in Germany before taking his craft across the globe — living and working in Sydney, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand — before ultimately settling in Vancouver, BC.
With a rich and diverse background in performance, Petar has worked extensively as an Actor, Stunt Actor, Stage Actor, TV Presenter, Drama Teacher, Audition Coach, Stage Manager, and Director/Producer. His experience spans both stage and screen, giving him a well-rounded and dynamic approach to storytelling.
Since arriving in Vancouver, he quickly found his place in the city’s bustling film and television industry. Petar was fortunate to land a recurring role on the last standing CW series filmed in Vancouver, portraying Lex Luthor’s henchman Hacksaw Kronick in Superman & Lois. His favorite screen credits include Arrow (CW Network), Upload (Amazon), Turner & Hooch (Disney+), Project Blue Book (History Channel), The Detour (TBS), and The Shannara Chronicles (MTV/Paramount), among others.
This summer, you can catch him on the big screen in the theatrical release of BAU – Artist at War, alongside Once Upon a Time in Hollywood alum Emile Hirsch — and several of his own clients, who also booked roles in the film.
Over the years, Petar has spent thousands of hours working one-on-one with actors and has participated in hundreds of casting and director workshops, developing a sharp eye for what works — and books — on camera. His clients have landed roles in everything from high-profile network series (including one starring Owen Wilson) to major commercial campaigns shot locally.
Through his production company, based at Actorvan, Petar is also creating his own original content. His short films have received international awards, and he’s now gearing up to produce his first feature film, shooting this summer.
Petar continues to grow as both an artist and mentor, dedicated to helping actors develop, connect, and thrive — both in front of the camera and behind it.
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6723394/
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