There are many factors that go into booking the role. In this Collection, Casting Directors give inside intel on how you can stand out from the pack.
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David Newman, CGA
CGA Winning Casting Director | Dora the Explorer & LCoG, Tidelands, The Family Law
How long do you watch a self tape before you know they're not right for the role?
How much do you watch of a self Tape?
How much of a self tape do you watch?
Do you watch a whole self tape?
D...
with Victoria Burrows, CSA
Casting Director | Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Lovely Bones
How long do you watch a self tape before you know they're not right for the role?
How much do you watch of a self Tape?
How much of a self tape do you watch?
Do you watch a whole self tape?
Do you turn ...
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About You
How long do you watch a self tape before you know they're not right for the role?
How much do you watch of a self Tape?
How much of a self tape do you watch?
Do you watch a whole self tape?
Do you turn a self tape off ...
Kerry Barden, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy nominated Casting Director (The Help, Spotlight, Dallas Buyers Club)
How long do you watch a self tape before you know they're not right for the role?
How much do you watch of a self Tape?
How much of a self tape do you watch?
Do you watch a whole self ...
David Newman, CGA
CGA Winning Casting Director | Dora the Explorer, Tidelands & The Family Law
What gifts do you not like?
What gifts are too much?
Do you expect thank you gifts as a casting director?
Are cards enough as a thank you gift to casting?
Do cards look cheap from a casting director ...
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About You
What gifts do you not like?
What gifts are too much?
Do you expect thank you gifts as a casting director?
Are cards enough as a thank you gift to casting?
Do cards look cheap from a casting director POV?
Should I be s...
with Victoria Burrows, CSA
Casting Director | Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Lovely Bones
If you accepted gifts, what gifts would you like to receive?
What gifts do you like actors to give you after a booking?
What gifts should I buy casting directors?
What kind of presents should I buy to th...
with Faith Martin, Casting Director | Facilitator "The Breakthrough Experience" & "The Demartini Method"
What gifts do you not like?
What gifts are too much?
Do you expect thank you gifts as a casting director?
Are cards enough as a thank you gift to casting?
Do cards look cheap from a casting...
with David Newman, CGA
CGA Winning Casting Director
Dora the Explorer, Tidelands & The Family Law
Do you remember hiring from an unsolicited self tape?
Do unsolicited tapes work?
Do actors book from unsolicited self tapes?
Can I book by sending an unasked for tape to casting?
Would you ever boo...
with Victoria Burrows, CSA
Casting Director | Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Lovely Bones
Has an unsolicited tape ever led to a booking?
Have you booked from a tape you didn't ask for before?
Has your office hired actors from tapes you didn't request before?
Would you ever hire an actor from ...
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
Do you remember hiring from an unsolicited self tape?
Do unsoli...
Kerry Barden, Casting Director CSA
Emmy nominated Casting Director | The Help, Spotlight, Dallas Buyers Club
Do you remember hiring from an unsolicited self tape?
Do unsolicited tapes work?
Do actors book from unsolicited self tapes?
Can I book by sending an unasked for tape to casting?
Would yo...
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About You
Do you remember hiring from an unsolicited self tape?
Do unsolicited tapes work?
Do actors book from unsolicited self tapes?
Can I book by sending an unasked for tape to casting?
Would you ever book me if my tape is uns...
with Faith Martin, Casting Director | Facilitator "The Breakthrough Experience" & "The Demartini Method"
How do you cast a movie?
How do you go about casting a movie?
What is the step by step process of casting?
What is the process of casting from start to finish?
How do you cast a project?
Wha...
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About You
How much say do you have in the final casting decision?
Do you get a say in the final casting decision?
Does casting have a say in the final decision?
Do casting directors get a say in the final decision?
Do CDs get a s...
with Victoria Burrows, CSA
Casting Director | Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Lovely Bones
How much say do you have in the final casting decision?
Do you get a say in the final casting decision?
Does casting have a say in the final decision?
Do casting directors get a say in the final decision...
Deborah Barylski weighs up how much casting directors influence the final decision.
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner (Arrested Development)
Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$...
David Newman, CGA
CGA Winning Casting Director | Dora the Explorer & LCoG, Tidelands, The Family Law
How much say do you have in the final casting decision?
Do you get a say in the final casting decision?
Does casting have a say in the final decision?
Do casting directors get a say in the fin...
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About You
I bombed my audition - what should I do?
Should I apologize to casting about a bad audition?
After a bad audition, should I apologize?
Should I check in with casting if I bomb an audition?
I bombed an audition - what no...
Kerry Barden, Casting Director CSA
Emmy nominated Casting Director | The Help, Spotlight, Dallas Buyers Club
I bombed my audition - what should I do?
Should I apologize to casting about a bad audition?
After a bad audition, should I apologize?
Should I check in with casting if I bomb an audition...
with Victoria Burrows, CSA
Casting Director | Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Lovely Bones
I bombed my audition - what should I do?
Should I apologize to casting about a bad audition?
After a bad audition, should I apologize?
Should I check in with casting if I bomb an audition?
I bombed an au...
David Newman, CGA
CGA Winning Casting Director | Dora the Explorer, Tidelands & The Family Law
I bombed my audition - what should I do?
Should I apologize to casting about a bad audition?
After a bad audition, should I apologize?
Should I check in with casting if I bomb an audition?
I bombed an ...
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
I bombed my audition - what should I do?
Should I apologize to ...
with Bonnie Zane, CSA
Emmy Nominated Casting Director | Suits, Mad About You
When do you stop conceding actors without work papers?
Is there a point in the casting where you can no longer consider an actor who does not have work papers?
Is not having work papers a deal breaker in casting?
I'm on...
