Tanya Bershadsky

Casting Influence
Producer and Marketing/pr

Los Angeles, California

Member Since:
December 2017

Last online:
> 2 weeks ago

Invites sent:
0

About Tanya

Tanya is an Emmy-nominated producer, writer, and emerging digital talent advocate. A pioneer in the space, Tanya has developed digital celebrities and guided traditional media figures
into multi-platform icons - notably as producer and digital strategist of veteran broadcaster LARRY KING’s foray into the digital space with LARRY KING NOW on Hulu. She has worked as
an Executive Producer, Casting Director and Talent Executive, and developed shows for Dreamworks, A&E, Nickelodeon, Bunum/Murray, Defy Media, Ora TV, YouTube, Disney XD's 2017 summer hit, Polaris Primetime.

Tanya has also worked extensively with Ron Howard and Brian Grazer's studio New
Form Digital, working on eight projects including a Jim Henson co-production "Oscar’s Hotel", winner of three 2016 Streamy Award.

With a long history in producing content and close relationships with internet super stars, Tanya launched CASTING INFLUENCE, which specializes in booking/casting, influencer marketing campaigns, and packaging digital celebrities. She is currently running the influencer marketing campaign for Ingrid Goes West, staring AUBREY PLAZA and ELIZABETH OLSON.
She and her company were recently featured in FORBES Magazine.

Gender:
Female

Badges

Photos

Credits

Immortals (2017)
Film (Short and Fantasy) Producer Despite being forever stuck at age 19, Riley has lived for over a century, her Immortality as much a gift as it is a curse. She yearns to escape her isolation and loneliness for a simple life, but discovers that she is part of a long lineage of Immortals who have lied to her regarding her origin and importance. Now, hunted by her own, Riley will abandon everything she's ever known, and set in motion a chain of events that will threaten their very existence. Written by New Form
Polaris Primetime (2017)
Television (Family) Casting director Add a Plot »
Unzipped with Lizzie Velasquez (2017)
Television (Talk-Show) Casting director Bold fashion maven Lizzie Velasquez and her noted guests dish about beauty standards, style, and achieving confidence.
Larry King Now (2012 - 2016)
Television (Talk-Show) Producer Viewers around the world can once again watch - and participate in - the one-of-a-kind interviews that only Larry King can do. Larry brings you newsmakers of every stripe -- not just world leaders and celebrities from entertainment, pop culture and sports, but also regular people changing the world or caught in the crossfire of the most exciting and the biggest stories of the day. Fun and quirky field segments will treat Larry King's fans both old and new to a rarely seen side of Larry's personal humor and wit. Written by Team Larry
I Ship It (2016)
Television (Comedy, Music and Romance) Producer Ella and Tim are roommates, co-workers, and best friends who start a band that makes music inspired by fandom culture. Along with interns Sasha and Denver they unite their talents to compete in a local Battle of the Bands competition that will forever change them. Written by New Form Digital
#WineLine (2016)
Television (Comedy) Producer Add a Plot »
Tiny Feminists (2016)
Television (Short and Comedy) Producer Add a Plot »
Party in the Back (2016)
Television (Comedy) Casting director "Party In The Back" follows several comedians and creators as they do anything but actual work.
Totally Clevver (2015)
Television (Talk-Show) Producer Add a Plot »
Just Go with It (2015)
Television (Comedy) Producer Add a Plot »
The Cutuzzle (2015)
Film (Short and Comedy) Producer Is your dog and a**hole? But muzzles are too off putting? Try The Cutuzzle! Makes your jerk dog adorably approachable.
Oscar's Hotel for Fantastical Creatures (2015)
Television (Adventure, Comedy and Fantasy) Casting director When the owner of Oscar's Hotel leaves on important business, he entrusts the establishment and its gallery of monstrous residents to his nephew Oliver - resulting in more than a little bit of chaos.
Tristam: Crave (2015)
Film (Short and Music) Casting director Add a Plot »
Grrl Scouts (2015)
Film (Short, Action and Comedy) Casting director Add a Plot »
Occupy Alice (2015)
Film (Short and Comedy) Casting director A party girl is forced to change her life when her 13-year-old sister shows up to live with her.
Dance Showdown (2015)
Television (Reality-TV) Casting director Add a Plot »
Film Theory (2015)
Television (Animation, Comedy and Talk-Show) Writer Matthew Patrick goes from Game Theories to theories about the art of film and television storytelling and industry concepts.
The Fourth Door (2015)
Television (Adventure and Sci-Fi) Casting department The story of one woman's journey with a young boy named Colin that she protects as they navigate the strange and dangerous world of Limbo. On this journey, Lain must confront memories and monstrous fears to save herself and the man she loves. Written by New Form Digital
The Middle Ages (2015)
Television (Comedy and Drama) Actress Add a Plot »
Sew Clevver (2014)
Television (Reality-TV) Producer Add a Plot »
My 2 Black Girlfriends (2014)
Television (Comedy) Producer MY2BG is a multi-cultural musical web series starring Allene Quincy and the Groundlings' Misty Monroe and Navaris Darson. Jazmine, a single Mom, and Lamar, a fun-loving gay man, advise their friend Rayleen on her dating misadventures.
Mr. Student Body President (2014)
Film (Short and Comedy) Casting director Add a Plot »
YouTube Nation (2014)
Television (Comedy, News and Talk-Show) Casting director Add a Plot »
Dogs vs Robots (2013)
Film (Short and Comedy) Producer Add a Plot »
Mixed Blooms (2011)
Film (Short, Comedy and Family) Actress Meet The Fluges, a modern sitcom family made especially for the web! They come to you via this six-episode web series which chronicles the comedic ups and downs of a bi-racial (Caucasian and Asian) family who runs a small suburban flower shop. Written by Anonymous
SnackyShack (2011)
Television (Talk-Show) Actress Add a Plot »
True Stories from My Crappy Childhood (2010)
Film (Short and Comedy) Producer An interview with a daughter about her awesome dad..including very high tech reenactments.
Traffic Signals (2010)
Film (Short and Comedy) Producer Add a Plot »
Just the Tip: With Regina (2010)
Television (Comedy) Writer Add a Plot »
CHICK: Within me lives a Superhero (2010)
Television (Action, Comedy and Fantasy) Actress Add a Plot »
Russian Recommendations (2009)
Video (Short and Comedy) Producer Roman and Regina teach you how to live big with very little...Russian Style.
Right Side of Life (2008)
Film (Short and Comedy) Producer Add a Plot »
Online Nation (2007)
Television (Comedy and Reality-TV) Producer A TV program that serves up the latest funny and weird viral videos.
The Cinderellis (2007)
Film (Short and Comedy) Producer Add a Plot »
The Heart Specialist (2006)
Film (Comedy and Drama) Costume and Wardrobe Department Suave Harvard Medical School grad Ray Howard seems destined to specialize in womanizing. That is, until he heads to Florida to intern under the tutelage of chief resident Dr. Sidney Zachary. With help from his girlfriend, "Dr. Z" sets out to mold Ray into a caring, responsible doctor. Along the way, he shares some important truths and a whole lot of humor in this sexy romantic comedy. Written by Anonymous
Fancy (2005)
Film (Short and Comedy) Producer Add a Plot »
Shitty Boyfriends
Television (Comedy) Casting department Amanda is a talented cartoonist and ardent feminist with a problem. She ends up dating one shitty guy after another, and struggles to learn lessons from her failed romances that will help her navigate future relationships.