Kristen Paladino
Founder | Casting Director
Kristen Paladino is an industry-celebrated Casting Director and founder of Paladino Casting. With over 20 years in business, Kristen is renowned for a notable portfolio of projects encompassing the most compelling storytellers and exceptional actors from NYC, LA, and beyond. Sought after for her expertise, she elevates projects by discovering and developing exceptional and diverse talent.
Her films have been screened at the world's top festivals, including Sundance, AFI, Tribeca, Cannes, SXSW, Venice Biennial, LA Film Fest, NYFF, Slamdance, Palais De Tokyo, and many more. TV series include Team Umizoomi for Nickelodeon and El Deafo for Apple TV, as well as shows for Disney+ and commercial campaigns for brands such as Haribo, Apple, L’Oreal, Jeep, Nike, Valentino, PepsiCo, LEGO, and Sony, to name a few.
Widely regarded for her exceptional knowledge of and relationships with the talent pool - Kristen & her gifted team at Paladino Casting are at the forefront of the casting and entertainment world. Thanks to her endless drive, passion and keen eye for raw talent, Kristen is the go-to for worldwide clients when it comes to even the most creatively challenging of projects.