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 […]
If a musical itself is already physically demanding to perform in, how much effort do you think is put into holding a musical theater audition? Getting a talented cast is hard work, and as a casting director, the power to make or break the musical lies in your hands. The actors that you pick are […]
Actors are the core piece of any film, so it’s imperative that you choose the right ones. Different actors bring their own unique personality and essence to a single role, so pick the one who suits the character best. Plain skill should not be the only/main quality that casting directors note down during auditions. The […]
With the proliferation of mobile digital technology, the entertainment industry continues to be revolutionized in ways decades past never expected. Aside from the huge shift of bringing the show from stage to screen, even auditions have gone from rooms to tapes. A few years ago, this would have been unthinkable. Today, online auditions have overtaken […]