Robert Neal Marshall

Founder | Senior Casting Director

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Robert Neal Marshall is an Emmy-recognized casting professional with over four decades of experience in film, television, and stage. A graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Robert brings both creative instinct and production fluency to every casting engagement.

Robert served for several years as a Casting Associate with the renowned Pat Moran, C.S.A., contributing to the Emmy®-winning casting of HBO’s Game Change and the Emmy®-nominated casting of Veep. During this time, he worked closely with nationally recognized casting directors and major studio productions, developing a disciplined and collaborative approach to principal and ensemble casting.

Through RNM Productions LLC – Casting Division, Robert provides boutique regional and remote casting services for independent features, television projects, digital series, commercials, and stage productions. His experience spans SAG-AFTRA and non-union productions, principal and supporting roles, day players, and curated ensemble work.

Known for his director-informed eye and production-grounded understanding of on-set realities, Robert approaches casting not simply as talent selection, but as story architecture — aligning performance, tone, and production needs with precision.

Based in the Mid-Atlantic region, RNM Casting maintains deep relationships with professional talent across Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, and the broader DelMarVa corridor, while offering national outreach capabilities through established casting platforms and industry networks.

Robert is a member of SAG-AFTRA and the Dramatists Guild, and continues to support emerging and established productions with a commitment to professionalism, clarity, and creative integrity.

Brian Patella

Partner | Casting Director

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Brian Patella brings a dynamic blend of creative leadership, marketing expertise, and performance-based insight to RNM Productions’ Casting Division. Originally based in Studio City, California, Brian recently relocated to Maryland, expanding the company’s bi-coastal perspective and industry relationships.

With early roots in theatrical production, Brian developed a strong foundation in ensemble work, performance evaluation, and story-driven collaboration. He later built a successful career in advertising, marketing, and creative industry consulting, where he worked closely with artists, speakers, and organizations to elevate visibility, audience engagement, and presentation impact. His ability to recognize talent, shape narrative positioning, and assess audience connection translates directly into casting strategy and actor selection.

As a multi-year judge for the Columbia Maryland Film Festival, Brian has evaluated independent films and performances across a wide range of genres, further sharpening his eye for screen presence, authenticity, and storytelling clarity. His experience across writing, public speaking, and performance arts provides an additional layer of insight into what makes talent resonate both on screen and on stage.

As Partner Casting Director, Brian works in close collaboration with Senior Casting Director Robert Neal Marshall to oversee submission review, remote audition coordination, talent database development, and production-facing casting operations. His structured approach, combined with a creative sensibility, supports RNM Casting’s commitment to professional, organized, and production-ready casting services for film, television, digital media, and stage.

Bringing you the very best in local Union and Non-Union Talent in the Baltimore/Washington, Virginia, DelMarVa region.