The Castel Collective is a collegiate talent discovery and cultivation program born at UCLA.
Our Mission
We aim to create a clear path to professional success in entertainment by institutionalizing the process of starting a career in the industry. By providing professional experiences and networking opportunities to emerging talent, we strive to make the industry more equitable and accessible.
Our Goal
Collective's ultimate goal is to establish a network of chapters at colleges nationwide, enabling aspiring creatives to pursue their dreams regardless of how far away they are from entertainment hubs like Hollywood or Broadway.
The Castel Group
The Castel Group, the parent organization of The Castel Collective, is a talent management company. It bridges the gap between collegiate and professional levels of entertainment by offering professional representation to the Collective's most outstanding and committed members.
Our Team: The UCLA Chapter
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Arhan Misra
Founder, President
Nikita Vazetdinov
Founder, President
Connor Keithley
Vice President
Matthew Smith
Interim Vice President
Marcel Sekesan
Director of External Affairs
Beverly
Director Internal Affairs
Devin Wimalasena
Director of Marketing
Quinten Smoller
Director of Events
Tristian Kinney
Captain of Film House
Miles Mattina
Captain of Music House
Jackie Pernice
Captain of Fashion House