Oregonian Movie Review: "The Auteur" Hits Bottom in Portland
A film we helped cast, which has screened at festivals around the world, finally opens in Portland this evening! We can’t wait! Oregonian Movie Review: “The Auteur” Hits Bottom in Portland by Marc...
View ArticleGus Van Sant’s "Milk"
Go see this film! “Milk” starring Sean Penn, directed by Gus Van Sant Truly wonderful. Kudos to Gus and all the cast and crew. PS: Funny that a lot of the cast has been up in Portland over the past …...
View Article"Milk" wins three New York Film Critics Circle Awards
Gus Van Sant’s biographical film, “Milk,” about the politician Harvey Milk was named best picture, Sean Penn won best actor and Josh Brolin won best supporting actor, as reported in the New York Times....
View ArticleThe Columbian casts light on Casting Associate Eryn Goodman
Our own Eryn Goodman, Associate Casting Director of our commercials division and Casting Assistant of our film division, is featured in this story on SW Washington’s The Columbian website: She casts...
View ArticleTwo Van Sant films turn up on Hollywood Reporter Top-10 Lists
The Hollywood Reporter film critics’ top-10 lists are in and two of Portland’s own Gus Van Sant‘s films make the cut: “Milk,” the biopic starring Sean Penn, and “Paranoid Park,” which we cast! Congrats...
View ArticleWalter Ate a Peanut: Short film by Robin Willis
Here’s a great little project we cast last year. A unique short film using still photography in the vein of Chris Marker’s La Jetée. Music by Three Leg Torso. More info here. Enjoy!
View ArticleJames Westby’s new film "Rid of Me" is a thriller
Check out the trailer for the latest James Westby film, shot in Oregon and starring Katie O’Grady, John Keyser, Storm Large and Theresa Russell: Please support Oregon filmmaking and spread the word. Be...
View ArticleShow business is booming in Oregon…and FREE screening tickets!
Casting Director Lana Veenker joined KATU’s Helen Raptis and Dave Anderson on AM Northwest to talk about the latest productions and what all the activity means for Oregonians. For more information on...
View ArticleTrailer & Poster for "Rid of Me": A ‘Low Budget Mean Girls for Adults’
The staff of Lana Veenker Casting will soon be taking off to New York City for the world premiere of a film we cast, James Westby’s Rid of Me, starring Katie O’Grady, Theresa Russell (Black Widow, Bad...
View ArticleBad Samaritan in theaters this weekend!
We are thrilled to announce Bad Samaritan hits the theaters this weekend! We loved working on this film. Be sure to check out these amazing Pacific Northwest actors! Watch the trailer here: “Dean...
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