Casting Directors On Selecting Actors
Casting Directors get an impossible number of submission for every role. So, how do they narrow their selections? Find out here.
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What Are Some Do's & Don'ts For Actor Demo Reels?
Greg Apps, CGA
Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
Teacher | The Audition TechniqueHow can I put tougher a great demo reel?
Does Greg Apps have advice on demo reels?
What should a great reel have on it?
Can I use self tapes on my reel?
What kind of ... -
What Are Some Do's & Don't's For Actor Headshots?
Greg Apps, CGA
Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
Teacher | The Audition TechniqueWhat makes a great headshot?
How can I make my headshot stand out?
Does Greg Apps have an opinion on headshots?
Is my headshot standing out?
What are the ingredients ... -
Do You Audition Non-Union Actors?
Greg Apps, CGA
Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
Teacher | The Audition TechniqueDo you see non-union actors?
Do you only see union actors?
Do you see union and non-union actors?
If I am non-union, will you see me?
Does Greg Apps see non-union act... -
Where Do You Find Readers For Your Audition Sessions?
Greg Apps, CGA
Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
Teacher | The Audition TechniqueWhere do you look for readers?
Who read for your actors in auditions?
At auditions, who is the reader?
Can I be a reader for your auditions?
Where can I regifted to b... -
Do You Allow Unrepresented Actors To Submit On Your Projects?
Greg Apps, CGA
Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
Teacher | The Audition TechniqueDo you let unrepresented actors to submit on your projects?
Would you allow unrepresented actors to submit on your projects?
Do you bring in unrepresented actors o ca... -
What Are Some Ways & Places You've Found Or Met New Talent?
Greg Apps, CGA
Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
Teacher | The Audition TechniqueWhere can I meet Greg Apps outside his audition room?
Where does Greg Apps find new talent?
Where do casting directors discover talent?
How can I get notices by a cas... -
Where Do You Post Breakdowns For Auditions?
Greg Apps, CGA
Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
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How Does Your Office Refine Submissions & Select Which Actors To Audition?
Greg Apps, CGA
Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
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When Is It Appropriate For An Actor To Reach Out Directly To A CD?
Greg Apps, CGA
Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
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How Many Actors Do You See In The Room & On Tape For Each Role?
Greg Apps, CGA
Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
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What Has Motivated You To Take A Chance On Auditioning An Actor You Don't Know?
Scot Boland, C.S.A
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesWhat motivates you to take a chance on auditioning actors you don't know?
What in the past has motivated you to take a chance on auditioning an actor you don't know?
What can actors do for you to take a chance... -
What Are Some Do-s & Don't-s For Actor’s Headshots?
Scot Boland, C.S.A
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesHow do I shoot a winning headshot?
What do you look for in a great headshot?
What is the recipe for success of an effective actor headshot?
How do I make my face stand out in my headshot?
Any tips on how to take... -
What Are Some Do-s & Don't's For Actor Demo Reels?
Scot Boland, C.S.A
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesWhat makes an effective demo reel?
What should I not do in my demo reel?
What should I avoid in my demo reel?
What makes a great demo reel?
Is my demo reel good enough?
Is my demo reel effective?
How can I put t... -
What % Of Actors Auditioned Are Working Actors vs New Talent?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesHow many new actors vs working actors do you see?
What’s the percentage of new actors vs working actors that you audition?
How many new actors do you see for a role?
How many actors you already know are in the cas... -
How Do You Select Which Actors To Audition?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesHow do you select actors to audition?
How do you decide who comes in for an audition or not?
What makes you choose an actor for an audition?
Why do you choose an actor to audition?
How do you choose actors to au... -
Do You Allow Unrepresented Actors To Submit On Your Projects?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesDo you let unrepresented actors to submit on your projects?
Would you allow unrepresented actors to submit on your projects?
Do you bring in unrepresented actors o castings?
Are you open to actors without agents? ... -
How Many Actors Do You See In The Room & On Tape For Each Role?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesHow many actors do you see for a role?
How many do you see in the casting room and on tape for each role?
How many will you see on tape for each role?
How many actors go on tape for each role?
How many actors w... -
Where Do You Post Breakdowns For Roles You Are Casting?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesWhat site do you use to post breakdowns?
Where do CDS post breakdowns?
Where are breakdowns viewed?
What site is used for breakdowns?
Where do you advertise auditions?
What do CDs post auditions notices?
Where are... -
Do You Audition Non-Union Actors?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesDo you see non-union actors?
Do you only see union actors?
Do you see union and non-union actors?
If I am non-union, will you see me?
Does Scot Boland see non-union actors?
If I am non-union, can I still get audit... -
Where Do You Find Readers For Your Audition Sessions?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesWhere do you look for readers?
Who read for your actors in auditions?
At auditions, who is the reader?
Can I be a reader for your auditions?
Where can I regifted to be a reader for auditions at CD offices?
Do you ... -
Where Do You Find Readers For Your Audition Sessions?
with Sunny Boling, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisWhere do you look for readers?
Who read for your actors in auditions?
At auditions, who is the reader?
Can I be a reader for your auditions?
Where can I regifted to be a reader for auditions at CD... -
Do You Audition Non-Union Actors?
with Sunny Boling, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisDo you see non-union actors?
Do you only see union actors?
Do you see union and non-union actors?
If I am non-union, will you see me?
Does Sunny Boling see non-union actors?
If I am non-union, can... -
What Are Some Do(s) & Don't(s) For Actor Demo Reels?
with Sunny Boling, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisWhat makes an effective demo reel?
What should I not do in my demo reel?
What should I avoid in my demo reel?
What makes a great demo reel?
Is my demo reel good enough?
Is my demo reel effective... -
Where Do You Post Breakdowns For Roles You Are Casting?
with Sunny Boling, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisWhat site do you use to post breakdowns?
Where do CDS post breakdowns?
Where are breakdowns viewed?
What site is used for breakdowns?
Where do you advertise auditions?
What do CDs post auditions...
