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mission statement


cocoon provides actors an artistic home.

our passion is to help sustain and expand craft practice with professional integrity.

cocoon’s inclusive membership community offers screen artists an uplifting, focused, and dynamic environment where one can thrive with fellow artists and gain insight from industry professionals.

Erica Arvold is an Emmy nominated and Artios award winning casting director, producer, writer/director, and educator. She has contributed to, participated in, or helmed the making of over 150 films, 90 television shows, and countless multimedia & commercial projects. In 2010, Erica founded an education company to cultivate artistic growth in actors and filmmakers. Sixteen years later, it has now evolved into cocoon.

“Erica is an actor’s advocate through and through. She somehow magically supports your inner artistry
while also directing you with sharp-eyed precision beyond what you think you’re capable of.”

say hello.

A woman, Christian Trew, smiling outdoors with flowers and foliage in the background, in black and white.

Christian Trew
Assistant to Erica

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Erica Arvold
Founder

Leah Wills
Membership Coordinator