About

I am meticulous in talent selection and can give you plenty of guidance when it comes to casting and selection. A good casting director has the unique ability and eye for spotting excellent talent that will work well for your production. I’ve seen thousands of actors over the years and know when someone has that winning formula. I will go far and wide to find you the perfect cast.

I’m easy to work with but always very professional about the casting process. You’ll find me to be very organized and forever thinking ahead so we handle any items before they become issues. There are many moving parts when it comes to casting but you’re in the right hands. If you need guidance on actor rates, buyouts, travel, rehearsal day rates etc., please let me know. I’m here to help and guide you through. As a rule of thumb most day rates for independent media is in line with the current SAG-AFTRA rates.

DISCLAIMER

I work with reputable companies that have a proven background. I work direct with large corporate companies, advertising agencies and established production companies. This is a people business and many people entrust me with providing high calibre opportunities from outstanding companies. 

Comments from a few past clients:

From our first email through the end of the production Vicky brought nothing less than laser focus, resourcefulness, and quality.

She didn’t need to be micro-managed and in fact she brought a handful of resources to the table in order to help us manage the tall order of talent.

Her process is refined and her people skills go a long way in handling communication between departments on set. Casting was seamless and she was very patient and helpful in finding exactly what we (and the clients) wanted.

If she’s not already booked out because she’s a legend, I’d highly recommend signing Vicky on to any production!
Nate Sorensen – Director/Producer | Space IQ (2021)

Vicky provides outstanding results! One member of our team who had just finished a major casting week for an Apple commercial, commented that Vicky’s work was the best he’s seen in the State hands down. We went into the casting expecting to find maybe one actor half as talented as the 5-6 choices who were above and beyond the level of talent we’ve previously worked with in Utah. We went from mild hopes to a seriously hard decision between what actors to select. That just doesn’t happen in Utah if you know this scene. Our team really isn’t sure how Vicky works her magic but I wouldn’t go into pre-production on any commercial or short without her help now. Her rate is incredibly fare and she delivers talent we simply didn’t know existed in the Salt Lake and Utah county area. Casting went from this heavy weight looming over our production to the least of our worries because we were so confident in Utah Casting. I consider the talent Vicky found for us on par with any of the choices we would of found in LA and she accomplished all this in less than a week because we had such a fast turn around time. I apologize for this long rant of flattery but its really rare to find someone so professional and talented as Vicky in Utah.
Arrius Sorbonne – Director | Spark Atomic (2014)

I contacted Vicky Johnston with Utah Casting to cast 2 parts in a short feature I produced. She was very easy to work with. Also having the actors I was looking for. Joseph Batzel by anyones standards is a professional and Andrew Numbers, for a young student was great. Both rose to the challenge. Working with Vicky was a great experience. Thanks for your help. Certainly I will call again when I need help again.
Chris Brimhall – Director | Ghost Rider Films (2013)

Vicky Johnston was a vital asset as my Casting Director for “Scavenger Hunt”. Her dedication and professionalism are second to none. I gave her the task of casting 8-10 children in starring roles, not an easy task. But Vicky provided us with a large number of willing hopefuls. Her networking skills allow her to be in touch with the filmmaking process and provide thoughtful and creative input regarding casting choices.   I would not hesitate to use Vicky at any time, and will be using her again soon. 
Steve Gehrke – Director | Scavenger Hunt (2011)

Vicky is an extraordinary Casting Director. She has a keen eye for talent and has excellent resources. She picks out the best in people and brings it to light in the best possible manner. Vicky is intuitive and very realistic. I utterly enjoyed working with Vicky. Our film would have never been possible without her. Thank you Vicky. 
Jorge Quinones – Director | All Mine (2009)

List of Credits: 

2021: Space IQ Product Videos
2021: USANA Collagen Product Video
2020: Nordictrack iFit TV Commercials
2020: USANA Facial Oil Video & Photoshoot
2020: Freeway Nutritional Supplements
2020: DoTerra Virtual Convention Video
2020: USANA Celavive
2019: VitalSmarts Seminar Video
2019: VitalSmarts Corporate Video
2019: 2020 US Census Photo Shoot
2019: USANA Usanimals Promotional Video
2019: Eulogy – Sundance Short
2019: USANA Beautiful Smiles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PMxEohocxw
2018: Can-Am Spyder Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oUILxHgSgw
2018: Can-Am S Project Promotional Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbrftctNfBE
2017: USANA Skin Care Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=uIJT6HXZU7A
2017: Bake Sale – Columbia University
2016: Tomato Web Commercial – DJI Creative Studios
2016: Athlete Commercial – Voice-over only
2016: USANA Convention Video
2016: Canyonlands – Travel Channel
2015: DC Visitors’ Center
2015: Speed Dating https://vimeo.com/112936352
2015: Icarus https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7134262/?ref_=nv_sr_5 & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1lDZzLAzQo
2015: Monolith https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4711924/?ref_=nv_sr_1
2014: Project Greenlight – Speed Dating https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oxrn5GHrtZ8
2014: Scavenger Hunt https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3743096/
2014: Wicked Fast Forgiveness – Project Greenlight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDNo_pMQsHY
2013: Politics
2013: Life & Times of Jacob Flynn https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2179114/
2011: Voices for Virtue
2010: All Mine