Scot Boland (Interview)
Getting his start in TV casting, his first long running series was “Diagnosis Murder” for which he cast 46 episodes first as an associate and later as a casting director. Shortly after that in 2000 he partnered with the Vivacious Victoria Burrows to form Burrows/Boland casting. Since then he has cast box office smash hits like Flight, The Walk, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Adventures of Tin Tin, The Lovely Bones and The Polar Express.
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Do You Ask For Headshots & Resumes In Hardcopy?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesDo I need a hard cop of a headshot at Scot Boland‘s office?
Do I need hard copy of a resume when I go to Scot Boland’s office?
Does Scot Boland require hard copies of photo and resume?
Does Scot Boland require har... -
Do You Like Actors To Wear Costumes Or Dress The Part?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesShould 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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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?
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Does SAG-AFTRA vs SAG-AFTRA Eligible Make A Difference?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesDoes SAG-AFTRA eligible carry the same weight as SAG-AFTRA membership?
Do you view SAG-AFTRA eligible differently to SAG-AFTRA membership?
What does SAG-AFTRA eligible mean?
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What Gifts Do You Love & Not Love?
Scot Boland, C.S.A
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesWhat 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?
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What Are Some Tips For Actors When They Are Working On A Film Or TV Set?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesDo 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 Scot Boland have any tips for talent when on set?
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How Much Input Do You Have In The Final Casting Decision?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesHow much input do you feel you have in the final casting decisions?
Does casting have much input into the final casting decision?
Will casting have much input into the final decision?
How much input do you have in... -
How Many Actors Do You Usually Present To The Filmmakers For Each Role?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesHow 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 y... -
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... -
How Long Do You Watch A Tape Before You Know They're Not Right For The Role?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesHow 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 tap... -
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?
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What Actors Have You Cast The Most & Why?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesWhat is it about the actors you bring back again and again?
How can I become an actor that casting directors rely on again and again?
How do I become a dependable actor?
What makes an actor someone who gets brough... -
Do You Teach Any Classes For Actors?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesIs Scot Boland teaching any classes at this time?
Is Scot Boland teaching actors at this time?
Any classes with Scot Boland coming up?
Is Scot Boland teaching soon?
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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... -
Storytime: The One About "Charles Manson"
Scot Boland, C.S.A
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesShould I touch the casting director in an audition?
Should I do whatever it takes to stand out in an audition?
Should I go method for a role?
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Storytime: The One About The Famous Actor Who Went Too Far
Scot Boland, C.S.A
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesCan I touch the casting director?
Can I hit the casting director in a scene?
Can I kiss a casting director in a scene?
How far can I go with physicality in the audition room?
How much of the physical can I do wi... -
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...
