Jolly Pirate Productions is a female-led production & casting company focused on empowering the voices of women and girls, as well as other minority groups, through radical collaboration and authentic storytelling. 


President/CEO Lauren Herrel

Producer | Casting Director | Development Executive


"As a Casting Director, I love casting across the board to bring characters to life and seek out the most exciting talent available. From attaching A-listers to discovering new, up and coming actors before their big break, I provide an extensive knowledge of the talent pool, creative ideas, and a fresh perspective to bring the perfect cast to the table. My work has led to awards and nominations for dozens of actors and productions."

"As a Producer, I am excited by projects that have heart, unique voices, and convey a deeper meaning. I love working with good people... people who love what they do, and do it with kindness and respect. We all have intriguing stories to tell. I want to hear yours." 

-Lauren Herrel

Lauren's Casting & Production credits include:

Starring Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Fiona Shaw

Casting, US/Mexico

2024 Goya Award Nominee for Best Ibero-American Film

Producer/Casting Director

Starring Pedro Pascal & Sophie Thatcher

Winner, SXSW Adam Yauch Hörnblowér Award

Starring Marcia Gay Harden, Rob Lowe, Luis Guzmán


Starring Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan, Hayley Atwell


Starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Sam Rockwell, Olivia Wilde, Walton Goggins


Winner, Micheaux Film Festival - Outstanding Dramatic Film

Producer/Casting Director

Starring Jon Hamm & Alan Arkin

Directed by Craig Gillespie


Starring Jason Momoa, Garret Dillahunt, Stephen Lang

Starring Suchitra Pillai, Alyy Khan, Samina Peerzada, Barry Corbin, Agneeta Thacker

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwenyth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson

Starring Dwayne Johnson, Billy Bob Thornton, Oliver Jackson Cohen