About Aberrant Creative
Aberrant /əˈberənt/ adj. departing from an accepted standard.
Aberrant Creative is a boutique casting and production services company with a focus on scripted and unscripted TV and features, digital, branded, and commercial projects. The company was founded by Matt Shelley and Francine Dauw, a team with 25+ years of experience in story development, casting, field production, and editorial across multiple formats. They have worked in various capacities on a wide range of projects for Netflix, Hulu, Disney +, Amazon, TLC, MTV, Food Network, Discovery, Lifetime, NatGeo, Animal Planet, TBS, WEtv, A&E, and Vh1, as well as dozens of other high-profile digital and branded clients throughout the USA and internationally. Aberrant Creative is committed to raising the bar when approaching casting and production, challenging norms and thinking outside the box to bring the client’s creative vision to life.
Who We Are
FRANCINE DAUW
Francine began her entertainment career after graduating from NYU with a BFA in Acting and Directing. She pursued a career in production and worked as a producer and story editor on several hit reality TV series and award-winning feature documentary projects. From there, she expanded into casting, serving as the casting director for numerous scripted digital series, commercials, and top-rated unscripted TV series, including MTV’s Catfish and Spike’s Bar Rescue. Prior to starting Aberrant Creative, Francine was the VP of Production at WIT.tv, a digital studio and talent incubator, where she produced premium comedic web content. Francine is skilled in managing teams of all sizes, and her varied industry experience has taught her how to adapt her approach to casting and production for any format or platform, allowing her to successfully target desired audiences and meet clients’ needs. Over the last decade, Francine has directed 50+ short-form music documentaries, performances and special fan/artist surprise experiences that have been viewed by over 100MM people worldwide. Now with Aberrant Creative, Francine has helmed the casting of over 30 seasons of unscripted TV, more than three dozen branded and commercial spots, provided casting and development services for numerous networks and production companies as well as cast actors for features, tv series and brands.
MATT SHELLEY
Matt is a midwest guy who had an auspicious start in logistics and real estate. But the financial crisis of 2008 inspired a cross-country move to Los Angeles, where he discovered his passion for film and television. Since joining the field, Matt has worked in all facets of entertainment including production, post-production, and of course, casting. During this term he has worked with local and international brand campaigns from Major League Baseball to Nike to Saks Fifth Avenue; delivered digital content for outlets such as Facebook, Snapchat, and Amazon that have garnered millions of views. Matt has helmed the casting of TLC’s hit show Dr. Pimple Popper, Lifetime’s Supernanny, Netflix’s DOGS and Cat People, as well as dozens of other acclaimed series. Having a unique background in both entertainment and business, Matt uses a collaborative and systematic approach to creative storytelling that maximizes the marketability, production value, and emotional connectivity of each project he touches.
What We Do
We always deliver the best cast for all mediums, no matter how niche.
Previous Work
Our Casting Directors previous credits
Now Casting
TLC’s Dr. Pimple Popper starring Dr. Sandra Lee (aka Dr. Pimple Popper); a renowned board-certified dermatologist, is looking for individuals that are in need of her help! Do you have a lipoma or cyst? Are you suffering from severe blackheads or acne? Do you have a large growth or undiagnosed skin condition that is negatively affecting you? We want to hear your story and possibly have Dr. Lee help change your life! Email us your contact info, a photo of you and your problem area and short description of how this has affected you.
Discovery + new series TOO LARGE featuring DR. PROCTER from TLC’s “1,000-lb Sisters” and “Family By The Ton”. Are you struggling at an extreme weight over 500 pounds? Are you interested in undergoing weight-loss surgery as a part of a journey to better health? Ideal candidates are ready to share every step of that journey and become an inspiration to others by working with a celebrated surgeon DR. PROCTER. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, email us your story, current weight and photos, location and contact info to: toolarge@aberrantcreative.com
We are on a worldwide search for chefs with a real passion and zest for exploring new cultures, foods and traditions. The right candidates are curious to learn about, and from, people from all walks of life, as well as being very charismatic and inviting on camera. Please email us a little about yourself and links to videos/reels, websites, and social media.
Are you single and want an opportunity to meet a genuine person that likes all your quirks and attributes that make you remarkable? We are currently casting people of all ages and ethnicities for a heartfelt new series about single people and their quest for love, offline! If you are interested in learning more about this project, we would love to hear from you! Email us a little bit about yourself, a recent photo and best contact info.
A new game show is now casting fun people from all walks of life that like to take chances and bet big for the chance to win HUGE! Email us a little about yourself, recent photo and why this game show sounds perfect for you!