Jennifer Venditti

Jennifer Venditti is an American casting director, filmmaker, and author. She was nominated for the inaugural Best Casting Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards for her work on the film Marty Supreme.

Early life Venditti is from Saint Paul, Minnesota. She began her career in the fashion industry, working with various brands and W Magazine.

Career Venditti started casting for fashion brands, including Versace and Yohji Yamamoto. Her significant opportunity came when photographer Carter Smith asked her to cast a shoot for W Magazine, which she described as the beginning of her career in casting. In 1998, she founded her casting agency, JV8INC, based in New York City.

Venditti's first feature documentary, Billy The Kid, was released in 2007.

In 2014, actor and director Ryan Gosling hired Venditti for his directorial debut, Lost River. Gosling praised her ability to find individuals with rich characters, which was essential for the film. Her approach aimed to find authentic individuals fitting the roles.

Venditti gained recognition for her casting work on the HBO series Euphoria. The diverse cast includes actors from various backgrounds, discovered through extensive searches on online platforms.

In 2019, she cast the crime thriller Uncut Gems, directed by the Safdie brothers. She also won the Best Television Pilot and First Season award at the 36th Artios Awards presented by the Casting Society of America in 2021.

Venditti's directorial debut with the documentary in 2007 entitled Billy The Kid Best Documentary at Edinburgh International Film Festival, Best Documentary Feature at Los Angeles Film Festival, She was also included on the 25 New Faces of Independent Film list in their 2007 annual survey of new talent. Award Year Category Work Result Ref. Academy Awards 2026 Best Casting Marty Supreme Primetime Emmy Awards 2022 Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series Euphoria (Season 2)