Kerry Barden is a native of Atlanta. He majored in theatre at the University of Georgia and has cast over 300 films, including Boys Don’t Cry, American Psycho, The House of Mirth, The Help, the Pitch Perfect franchise, Dallas Buyers Club, Spotlight and four films for director John Waters. His series credits include Sex and the City, Hand of God, Good Girls Revolt, School Spirits and 13 Reasons Why. As a producer, his credits include the award-winning Conversations with Other Women, starring Aaron Eckhart and Helena Bonham Carter. Kerry is a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, The British Film and Television Academy, and The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Paul Schnee is originally from Wilmington, Delaware and is a graduate of Kenyon College. After graduating, Paul worked at ICM for agent Sam Cohn, then as assistant to director Mike Nichols. He and Kerry formed Barden / Schnee Casting in 2008. Paul is a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, The British Film and Television Academy, and The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. He lives in Brooklyn NY with his wife and daughters.