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GOOD NEIGHBORS. GREAT TALENT.

Welcome to the home of Casting Directors: Kyle Mecca, Harry Lipsitz, & Peter Johnson.
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"I know who I’ll be calling for my next Buffalo project. Love you guys."

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ABOUT

 Casting Buffalo, LLC was established by Kyle Mecca, Harry Lipsitz, & Peter Johnson to be a cornerstone for film and commercial casting in Western New York, as well as expanding into the other Upstate regions. With an eye for talent and the unique ability to build lasting relationships, from commercial to feature films, they’ve had the chance to work on some of the most prestigious projects shot in the Queen City.

MEET THE TEAM
KYLE MECCA
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A Writer, Director, and Assistant Director from Buffalo, NY;  graduated from SUNY Buffalo State with a BA in Television and Film with a Minor in Writing.

His directorial feature film 'Dwelling' debuted in 2017, distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment.

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He is currently an adjunct film Professor at Niagara University and Villa Maria College

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HARRY LIPSITZ
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A Producer  and Production Manager from Buffalo, NY;  graduated from Point Park University with a B.A. in Cinema and Digital Art, concentrating in Producing.

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He is a proud humanitarian, 
dedicated to the growth and prosperity of equality & diversity
inside the film community.

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He is currently the Co-Administrator at The Joseph Giambra Legacy Fund

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PETER JOHNSON
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An Actor from Buffalo, NY; 
graduated from the New York
Film Academy and received an MFA from the University at Buffalo in Media Production.

A theatre Professor at SUNY Buffalo State.

He is currently the Bridge Program Director at Road Less Traveled Productions

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RESUME

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PROJECTS & CLIENTS

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Projects/Clients

EVENTS

FILM NEIGHBOR NETWORK SEMINAR:
WORKING IN THE CASTING DEPARTMENT

Kyle, Harry, and Peter join
the FNN series to help open the doors to jobs and knowledge inside the Casting Department.




 

NEWS

Article: WKBW Channel 7 "Here's how you can land a movie role in WNY"

Podcast: Crew Only Podcast "Filmmakers Kyle Mecca and Harry Lipsitz Discuss Launching Their Company During COVID-19 Pandemic

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CONTACT

Partners & Allies

PARTNERS & ALLIES

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