Watching a young actor’s brilliant performance in movies usually inspires many children and teens to pursue an acting career. However, casting directors should do more than be impressed by passion and young ambition. Irresistibly cute or not, young actors also have to be qualified for the roles they audition for. Remember, actors are the core […]
In the age of the internet, connecting with talents for auditions, collaborations, guestings, and offers is one search button away. However, getting a talented cast can be hard work for beginners, and as a casting director, the power to make or break a project lies in your hands. If your way of finding talents hasn’t […]
Filmmaking isn’t cheap. If you were planning to pursue this as a mere hobby with no ROI, you must be rich. We’re talking about cameras, lenses, audio equipment, lights, editing software, transportation, food, and people working for you. A popular route for first-time filmmakers is to use friends and family as actors. But it won’t […]
Auditions are an integral part of every professional dancer’s life. With competitions, dance groups, and huge opportunities comes a screening procedure to ensure all performers are capable of conquering a massive stage. As a coach, captain, dance instructor, or choreographer, things are also not meant to be easy on your end. Making sure you have […]
Improperly casting a film can be a disaster for a movie and cause embarrassment. Getting a talented cast is hard work, and as a casting director, the power to make or break the project lies in your hands. The actors that you pick are basically the face of the production. Even with the best script, […]
Like they always say, auditions are pretty much like job interviews. You screen the actors who are interested in joining your production to know whether they are worth investing in. Get a problematic talent in, and you’ll encounter significant problems on set that could’ve been avoided if only you asked them the right questions during […]
In larger productions, where the casting process is too much for one person to handle, casting assistants are typically hired to assist the casting directors in the selection of actors, singers, dancers, or models for movies, commercials, musicals, and stage or screen productions. Casting assistants also provide general running duties in the office, including answering […]
Casting is arguably the key to the success of any theatrical undertaking. While final casting decisions are ultimately made by producers, directors, or commercial clients, the focus offered to the production and choice of talent is guided by the professional casting director. To ensure a better cast in your current project, here are tips to […]
One primary thing can make or break a film: its cast. Improperly casting a film can be a disaster for a movie and cause embarrassment. So if you’ve always thought a casting director’s job is pretty easy, think again. If it was, there wouldn’t even be a need for a separate professional (and sometimes an […]
“The wrong actors, the wrong roles could turn out the wrong movie,” said director-producer Spike Lee. Many directors have said that casting is the most important element in the filmmaking process. Some go as far as saying that 90 percent of directing is casting and that a film that is cast well will always be […]