Blair Foster(II)
- Casting Department
- Casting Director
Blair (they/she) is a seasoned casting professional with 10 years experience in the film and television industry and multiple Artios Award nominations for their work as an Associate Casting Director. They have cast 100+ projects across 15 states. In 2022, they founded Namaste Casting to focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and authentic representation in casting. They believe this focus must extend to crew and on-set conditions in order to achieve equity.
Blair's career is notable for her love of and work with southern-born and based actors, as well as her expertise with national talent searches. After studying film at Elon University, Blair was hired by Emmy award-winning CD, Tracy Kilpatrick/The Casting Office, for the James Brown biopic, Get On Up, in Natchez, MS in 2013. Blair then had the pleasure to learn from and work alongside Tracy for 8+ years.
Blair joined the CSA in 2016 where she is a member of the Equity in Entertainment Committee, Regional Casting Committee, and a co-founder of IN HOUSE, a TNB2S+ Affinity Group for casting professionals. In 2023, she participated in the inaugural CSA Associate Casting Director/CP Mentorship program.
Blair identifies as a queer, nonbinary woman. They are an avid trail runner, tarot reader, yogi, and printmaker. They strive to be an open BIPOC ally, advocate for the d/Disability community, and supporter of queer spaces in the south.
The light in us sees and reflects the light in you - Performer, Director, Crew.
Blair's career is notable for her love of and work with southern-born and based actors, as well as her expertise with national talent searches. After studying film at Elon University, Blair was hired by Emmy award-winning CD, Tracy Kilpatrick/The Casting Office, for the James Brown biopic, Get On Up, in Natchez, MS in 2013. Blair then had the pleasure to learn from and work alongside Tracy for 8+ years.
Blair joined the CSA in 2016 where she is a member of the Equity in Entertainment Committee, Regional Casting Committee, and a co-founder of IN HOUSE, a TNB2S+ Affinity Group for casting professionals. In 2023, she participated in the inaugural CSA Associate Casting Director/CP Mentorship program.
Blair identifies as a queer, nonbinary woman. They are an avid trail runner, tarot reader, yogi, and printmaker. They strive to be an open BIPOC ally, advocate for the d/Disability community, and supporter of queer spaces in the south.
The light in us sees and reflects the light in you - Performer, Director, Crew.
