🇨🇦Casting Director Jess Greenberg: Casting & Dating - It's the Same Game

What do casting and dating have in common? More than you think.

On this episode of Buckle Up Podcast, we sit down with Jess Greenberg, a Casting Director who has truly worked her way through every level of the industry—from starting out as a production assistant to stepping into the casting chair. With experience spanning docu-drama reenactments to major studio projects like The Karate Kid and Transformers, Jess brings a unique, full-circle perspective on what it really takes to succeed in this business.

After navigating a personal transition and reentering the dating world, Jess began to notice something unexpected—the parallels between casting and dating. From chemistry and rejection to authenticity and first impressions, the similarities are undeniable. Through that lens, she opens up a conversation that makes the casting process feel more relatable, human, and understood.

At her core, Jess is passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment where performers can truly do their best work. In today’s self-tape era, she continues to adapt that same level of care and intention into a format that has changed the game for actors everywhere.

This is an episode about perspective, authenticity, and understanding the process—both on screen and in life.