WHY CHOOSE CGC?
Proudly based in the Southeast, CGC casts principal roles for film, television, commercials, industrials, theatre, and live events. As a former actor who worked nationally and as a multi-decade CD in numerous genres, Clifton’s empathy for performers, ability to spot standout talent, and his meticulous attention to detail, foresight, and communication makes him a producing team’s dream partner. He maintains strong relationships with agencies on both coasts and is an active member of Casting Society, where he serves on the Equity in Entertainment Committee. Clifton is committed to inclusive casting and access to the industry for all who endeavor to work in it.
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Clifton Guterman, CSA
Originally from tiny Iron City, GA (population 350), where he grew up expressing himself in community theatre, church, school chorus, and drama, Clifton is a multi-hyphenate entertainment veteran who has performed nationally and directed, produced, and cast projects for stage and screen professionally since 2000. Today, he primarily owns and runs Clifton Guterman Casting, an independent, full-service casting company for animation, commercials, film, television, theatre, new media, and live events produced in the Southeast.
From 2021 to 2023, Clifton led the film and television division of Atlanta’s Big Picture Casting where he cast film, television, animation, and web projects. Previously, Clifton was Associate Artistic Director and Casting Director from 2012-2020 at Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta’s second oldest professional theatre company. He was the Alliance Theatre’s Artistic and Casting Assistant from 2001-2005 and an National New Play Network
Producer in Residence at Actor’s Express for the 2015-2016 season.
Clifton has cast over 150 professional plays, musicals, films, and shows over two decades.
Clifton has directed in GA for Alliance Theatre (Kendeda Series), Atlanta Opera, Theatrical Outfit, the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre (Overtures Series), and Agnes Scott college. As a former actor, Clifton appeared Off-Broadway and at top regional theatres, including Arena Stage, Berkeley Rep, Barrington Stage, San Jose Rep, The O’Neill Theatre Center, and more. Atlanta credits include Alliance Theatre, Actor’s Express, Theatrical Outfit, Synchronicity Theatre, and Dad’s Garage Theatre. He can be seen in several Atlanta-filmed movies (The Good Lie, Trouble with the Curve, The Internship, Scary Movie 5 ), television shows
(Being Mary Jane, One Tree Hill, Hindsight ), and commercials.
Clifton holds a BA in Drama from UGA and an MFA in Performing Arts from SCAD. He is a board member of the Casting Society of America, and other professional affiliations include, Actors’ Equity Association, SAG-AFTRA, National New Play Network, Atlanta Film Festival and Out on Film (Board). Clifton teaches periodically at Agnes Scott University, Emory University, various GA acting studios and educational programs,
and at theatre and film festivals. He also coaches actors privately.