stephensalamunovich01
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Stephen Salamunovich brings a diverse background that uniquely informs (qualifies) his work as a leader in the fields of film and television casting and presentational media coaching. He's had a 40-plus year career as a professional musician and has performed and recorded with such groups and artists as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, films like the soundtrack of The Godfather, The San Francisco Opera and contemporary jazz artists Gerald Albright, David Benoit, Peter White, Taylor Mesple and Michael Tomlinson. In his 31 year career as a leading casting director, he has worked with academy award-winning directors like Bernardo Bertolucci and Milos Foreman. His over three thousand credits include Clio award-winning commercials, music videos, movies for television and feature films. He is the recipient of casting's highest honor, the Artios Award given by his peers in the Casting Society of America. He hold the distinction of being the only lead casting director to win the award outside of New York or Los Angeles. He is a frequent guest speaker and facilitator to numerous professional groups and acting workshops and has made many appearances on television and radio as an industry expert. He has served on the boards of the IFP and the Centerstage Council of the Seattle Theater Group and is a strong advocate for arts education and outreach programs that support the involvement of youth in the arts.
As a media consultant and executive presentational coach, he has worked with such leading companies and organizations as The Westin Hotels, The American Cancer Society, Kaiser Permanente and Campfire USA. He has prepared clients for appearances on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show and CBS This Morning, IPO's, roadshows and political campaigns. His work with sports stars such as Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Rachel McLish as well as CEO's, political figures, chefs, entrepreneurs and sales teams is based on authenticity as a fundamental cornerstone for personal expression and communication. He is currently at work on a book outlining the revolutionary techniques he successfully utilizes to help his clients to create dynamic presentations.