Kristen Paladino is an accomplished Casting industry veteran. Sought after for her expertise, she elevates projects by discovering and developing exceptional and diverse talent.
In 2002, Kristen launched the full-service casting company, Paladino Casting. Since then, Kristen and her team have held thousands of castings worldwide for every kind of performative art medium from film to stage, and everything in between. Thanks to her endless drive, passion, and a keen eye for raw talent, Kristen is the go-to for worldwide clients when it comes to even the most creatively challenging of projects.
Kristen has been dedicated to diversity and inclusion in casting. She firmly believes in the drive of intuition in her life and work, as well as the efficacy of human connection to discover and nurture the most captivating talent across all platforms of media globally.
As the Media Advisor at Mental Health Global Network, Kristen is also committed to mental health advocacy.
Paladino Castings’ commercials are celebrated both domestically and abroad, while their films have screened at the world's top film festivals including Sundance, AFI, Tribeca, Cannes, SXSW, Venice Biennial, LA Film Fest, NYFF, Slamdance, Palais De Tokyo, and many more.
Kristen & her gifted team at Paladino Casting are at the forefront of the casting and entertainment world. Through her dedication, intuitive and heart-led approach, Kristen's body of work is a testament to the company's core belief: stories told with great talent are unforgettable.