Mike Migliara

Mike Migliara has worked directly with award winning producers and directors such as George Clooney, Denis Villeneuve, Jim Donovan, and many more throughout his 20 years working as a casting director. In 2012, he founded Your Casting Academy of Film & Performing Arts - a screen acting training centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Mike Migliara began his career as a Casting Director in Montreal, where he was born and raised. He received his Baccalaureate in Fine Arts from Concordia University. Mike Migliara's teachings are unique as they draw upon his academic background in theatre and film while also incorporating his inside knowledge of the casting process. He is a member of the "Casting Directors Society of Canada" and he has worked for many major Hollywood and Canadian production companies such as Warner Bros, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, Ubisoft, and many more. He has cast leads and speaking roles for numerous feature films, TV Series, Video Games (for motion capture and voice), Commercials, and Music Videos. Mr. Migliara has applied his expertise to privately coach actors for their self tapes, such as Michael Mando, who now stars in the series Better Call Saul, Tim Rozon, who now plays as Doc Holliday in Wynonna Earp, and many more. His extensive insight into the casting process gives actors a comprehensive understanding of the skills needed to get cast. He is widely respected by many Canadian actors, talent agents, and directors for giving it all he's got!