Lou Mitchell (Interview)
Australian Casting Director that’s been in the game for over 30 years! A crucial member of Maura Fay Casting she’s cast roughly 280 episodes of television and 20 films. Her longest running shows include 65 eps of Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, 74 eps of The Saddle Club, 58 eps of City Homicide, and 19 eps of The Doctor Blake Mysteries for which she won the New York Festivals Bronze World Medal for drama casting
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What Are Some Ways You Have Met Or Found New Talent?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubHow do you meet new talent?
How does Lou Mitchell meet new talent?
What can I do to meet casting directors as a fresh talent?
Where can I meet Lou as an unrepresented talent?
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How Do You Feel About Actors Sending A Thank You Present When You Hire Them?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubDoes Lou Mitchell like thank you presents after an actor books?
Do actors have to give thank you presents to casting?
Is it expected to give casting directors thank you presents?
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Do You Like Actors To Wear Costumes Or Dress The Part?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubShould I dress in full costume at a casting?
Can I costume for an audition?
Should I wear full costume at a casting?
At a casting, can I go full costume?
Would you recommend, full costume at an audition?
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Is it Helpful If An Actor Had Character Based Headshots?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubShould I get character based headshots?
Is there value in showing all the characters I can do through headshots?
Should I show different character emotions in my headshots?
Does Lou Mitchell engage with headshots that sh... -
What Are Some Do-s & Don't-s For Headshots?
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How Much Input Do You Feel You Have In The Final Casting Decisions?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubHow 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?
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What Are Some Tips For Actors When They Are On A Film Or TV Set?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubDo you have tips for actors when they are on a film or TV set?
Any tips for actors when i am on a film or TV set?
Does Lou Mitchell have any tips for talent when on set?
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How Many Actors Do You Usually Present To The Filmmakers For Each Role?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubHow many actors will you show the filmmakers?
How many actors will be shown to a film maker?
How many actors will you submit to producers?
How many actors will you show to a tv producer?
How many selections will you show... -
Do You Ask For Headshots & Resumes In Hardcopy?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubDo I need a hard cop of a headshot at Lou Mitchell’s office?
Do I need hard copy of a resume when I go to Lou Mitchell’s office?
Does Lou Mitchell require hard copies of photo and resume?
Does Lou Mitchell require hard c... -
Do You Allow Unrepresented Actors To Submit On Your Projects?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snow River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle Club, City HomicideDo 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 a... -
How Many Actors Do You See In The Room & On Tape For Each Role?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snow River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle Club, City HomicideHow 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 ...
