Backstage
Gillian Heller is an experienced professional in the casting and content creation industries, currently serving as a Casting Account Manager at Backstage since May 2017. As a co-founder of the role, Gillian supports high-value customers and identifies new clients, achieving a remarkable 73% return business rate over five years and 87% in 2024. Previous roles include Casting Editor and Development Casting Producer for various production companies, as well as positions at Leftfield Pictures, ITV, JS Casting Inc., and MTV Networks, where extensive experience in coordinating casting processes and managing relationships in the entertainment sector was developed. Gillian Heller holds a BA in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, obtained in 2010.
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Backstage
Backstage matches creative projects with the best talent. We help staff over 50,000 creative projects a year in film, television, commercials, branded content, theater, experiential marketing and more. At our core is a strong belief in breaking down barriers and providing direct access to the best talent in the creative industry. We’re a team of product centric, analytical and creative problem solvers with a passion for helping our customers make amazing projects together. Backstage helps creators connect with the talent and crew they need for a multitude of projects, including commercials, branded content, voiceover, e-commerce photography, video, UGC, independent and studio films, TV series, and theater productions. Backstage helps creators find talent in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, continental Europe, and Latin America.