Myles Koops
Casting Director
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Myles began a career in Toronto's Film and Television hub in 2014 as a background performer. Eventually, he worked his way up in BG Casting and as a DGC AD on unionized sets. As the industry returned to production in 2020, he was promoted to senior BG Casting Associate for several major industry projects such as Guillermo Del Toro's Nightmare Alley (2020), Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2021), The Big Cigar, Star Trek Discovery S4, Priscilla (2022), Alex Cross and the Madness (2023). Incorporating his company, Chester House Media Inc., in 2021, Myles looks forward to new endeavors in his film career as a casting director, film producer, writer and director.
MURDER, SHE TOKED [short film, 2025. Directed by McKenzie. E.] will be third to OF LATE [short film, 2024. Directed by Knox, J.] and ENIGMA [short film. 2022. Directed by Arsenault, N] in Myles' current catalog of produced works.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
President and CEO
Chester House Media Inc.
Toronto , ON
01.2021 - Current
- Fulfill orders of performers (principal and background) as requested by production.
- Create and manage project plans, timelines and budgets.
Liaise department heads to coordinate and confirm efforts fulfilling objectives outlined by production. - Oversee schedule in coordinating multiple daily production schedules, managing shifts and adequate coverage.
- Design digital photo packages/presentations.
- Digital processing, coordination and, submission of background performer and casting crew paperwork in detailed, organized submissions to production.
- Develop and update tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Gather, organize and input information into digital databases.(i.e. RABS, Google Drives).
- Administer digital production tools; oversee on-boarding and liaise internally between production personnel, and externally with service provider, to troubleshoot issues (i.e. RABS , production Google Drives ).
- Responsible for reporting/managing disputes with performers and/or crew to production.
BG Casting Associate
DD & Partners Casting Inc .
Toronto, ON
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Assist the Casting Director in fulfilling orders of background performers for multiple production company's.
- Prepared to assume/execute the role and responsibilities of the Casting Director if required.
- Liaised with production department heads to coordinate/confirm requirements in fulfilling objectives outlined by the production company.
- Participated in company meetings.
- Oversaw multiple daily production schedules, managing shifts and adequate coverage.
- Compose/design digital photo packages/presentations for DD & Partners to submit to the production company for review.
- Digital processing, coordination and, submission of background performer and casting crew paperwork in detailed, organized submissions to production .
- Created and updated records and files to maintain internal document compliance.
- Knowledge of local industry labour ( union ) agreements in Toronto as it pertains to background performers.
- Works well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Responsible for reporting / managing internal disputes between performers and/or crew to production.
On-Set Casting Representative
DD & Partners Casting Inc.
Toronto , ON
06.2014 - 01.2020
On-Set Production Assistant
Directors Guild Of Canada
Toronto, ON
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie-talkies to coordinate production activities.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
Education
- - Liberal Arts And Sciences
George Brown College
Toronto, ONCertificate - Mutual Fund Dealers Course
IFSE
Toronto 02.2024 - 03.2025
Skills
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Effective Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Talent Booking
- Self Directed
- Detail Oriented
Accomplishments
CHESTER HOUSE MEDIA INC
BG Casting : Late Bloomer S2 (Series; Crave TV), Murder, She Toked (Short; ACTRA LBG), Cancer Kid (short; ACTRA LBG )
Principal Casting : Murder, She Toked (Short; ACTRA LBG), OF LATE (Short; ACTRA LBG)
Production : Murder, She Toked (Short; ACTRA LBG), OF LATE (Short; ACTRA LBG)
Timeline
Certificate - Mutual Fund Dealers Course
IFSE
02.2024 - 03.2025
President and CEO
Chester House Media Inc.
01.2021 - Current
BG Casting Associate
DD & Partners Casting Inc .
09.2020 - 11.2023
On-Set Production Assistant
Directors Guild Of Canada
01.2018 - 12.2019
On-Set Casting Representative
DD & Partners Casting Inc.
06.2014 - 01.2020
- - Liberal Arts And Sciences
George Brown College
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