There are many people involved and many systems implemented at every stage of the casting process. The more we understand about the way the system works, the more effectively we can find ways to benefit from and navigate it.
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With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
www.CastingAbout.com
How will casting see my submission?
What is the display for casting perusing breakdowns?
On Breakdown Services, how will submission appear for casting directors?
How will submissions be viewed by casting directors?
How...
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is Davis
How do you select actors?
What makes you choose an actor to audition?
What inspires you to pick an actor to come in for an audition?
How do I choose who self tapes for a role?
What's the process of ...
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...
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow
Who approves final casting for a one off TV episode?
What is the process after being shortlisted?
Who has the final say on a guest casting?
Anya Colloff
Emmy Winning Casting Director | New Girl, Monk, Weeds
Who is in charge of global search castings?
Does Anya only see shortlisted actors from international CDs?
Does Anya see all choices from international territories?
How many actors will Anya see from o/s countries when doing a glo...
John Frank Levey, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner | ER, The West Wing, Shameless
Understand the key differences is how your agent and managers submit your for roles. Submitting online is a click of a button but a pitch is a more involved and purposeful way that your rep agent and manager can represent you.
