Marianne Delveaux
Owner & Founder, Mardel Casting
Marianne Delveaux is the owner and founder of Mardel Casting, a premier casting company specializing in background performer casting for film, television, commercials, and other media projects. With a deep passion for the entertainment industry and a keen eye for detail, Marianne has built Mardel Casting into a trusted resource for production teams looking to enhance their projects with authentic, diverse, and skilled background talent.
Marianne’s career in casting began with a strong foundation in both creative and logistical aspects of the industry. Her ability to understand the needs of directors and producers, combined with her dedication to helping performers find the right opportunities, has made her an invaluable asset to numerous productions. Over the years, Mardel Casting has become known for its high level of professionalism, personalized service, and commitment to fostering strong relationships with clients and performers alike.
With a focus on providing quality background talent for every type of production, Marianne’s work ensures that each project—whether a blockbuster film or an indie series—benefits from well-cast, engaging extras who enhance the storytelling and bring the world of the production to life.
As a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusivity in the industry, Marianne strives to ensure that Mardel Casting reflects a broad spectrum of backgrounds and experiences, creating an environment where every performer has the opportunity to shine.
Under Marianne’s leadership, Mardel Casting continues to thrive as a leading force in background performer casting, known for its integrity, efficiency, and the ability to deliver results that exceed expectations.
Kelley Hirst, Bio
(Assistant)
Kelley has been a fixture in the Winnipeg Theater and Film communities for 35 years. With a Bachelors degree in Theater from the University of Winnipeg, she has appeared in many local indie films and stage productions, including several fringe plays. She appeared in the 2019 Winnipeg fringe festival in the children's musical “Beauty and the Lonely Beast”. Also, watch for her in a leading role in the upcoming film Cranks.
Kelley has recently expanded her repertoire to include writing, directing and producing. In 2019 she wrote and produced short films “Instant Karma”(2019) and 14 Days in Hell (2020), The Girlfriend (2021) Menopause (2023) for the Winnipeg Film Group 48 Hour Film Challenge. She also wrote and produced a short film called “3rd Date” which is a political satire dressed up as a rom-com about what would happen if the government started regulating men's sexual decisions. Most recently she has made her mark in several productions and TV shows including Winner, Skymed and several Hallmarks.
She currently works as an Acting Teacher at Onalee Ames Film Studio