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Guest Spotlight: Valerie McCaffrey

Casting Director | Director | Producer | Talent Manager

With a career spanning over 100 films, Valerie McCaffrey is a Hollywood trailblazer who champions talent with heart and vision. From Oscar-nominated roles to breakout performances, she’s known for spotting brilliance before the world sees it, and fighting to bring it to screen.

Valerie McCaffrey is a celebrated casting director, producer, screenwriter, and talent manager with a remarkable career that spans decades in the entertainment industry. She has cast over 100 films, including American History X, Babe, and Hard Candy, and played a pivotal role in launching the careers of stars like Edward Norton and Elliot Page. Her deep intuition and tenacity have made her a trusted name in Hollywood, someone who sees potential before the rest of the world does, and boldly backs it.

She served as Vice President of Feature Film Casting at New Line Cinema and Universal Studios, collaborating with major studios and directors on award-winning films. Today, Valerie continues to break new ground as a producer and writer, with projects in pre and post-production, such as Dirty Bomb, The Space Between Men and Kaia, and Not Another Church Movie.

She’s also a passionate advocate for actors, a dedicated mentor, and a creative force behind meaningful stories that challenge, entertain, and inspire. Whether championing unknown talent or producing bold new films, Valerie brings heart, grit, and fearless vision to every frame.

Wisdom from Valerie

“If I believe in something, I will push it. And I will keep pushing it until somebody listens.”

“It just takes one role in one movie, and it can change your whole life.”

“Fear is something that is not within my realm.”

“I cast with my instinct. I don’t cast with fear.”

“It’s all about the work. The more you do it, the better you get. Repetition is key.”

“You have to be lucky, yes, but you also have to be ready when the opportunity shows up.”

“I love discovering talent. It’s the most exciting thing.”

“I don’t care what your credits are. If I see something in you, I’ll fight for it.”

How to get in touch with Valerie

"I was never afraid to speak up. That’s how I got to where I am."

Valerie McCaffrey

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