Victoria Burrows (Interview)
Victoria Burrows | Casting Director
A renowned casting director – Victoria Burrows career spans 30-years in both film and television industries. Miss Burrows started working in the casting field with top independent casting director Ramsay King. She apprenticed under Ramsay for four years before helming her first show and After School Special titled Just Pals.
Miss Burrows expanded her casting experience to include film by joining the talented Barbara Claman. While working with Ms. Claman, Miss Burrows focused on independent films over a four year period.
From there Miss Burrows was asked to join the newly created Stephen Cannell Productions casting team in 1985. Victoria’s casting roster included: 21 Jump Street, Wiseguy, The A Team, and Riptide & Stingray.
After two years, Miss Burrows decided to go independent – casting high profile series such as MacGyver, Tales from the Crypt, Werewolf, Diagnosis Murder and Martial Law.
In 2000, Miss Burrows offered a partnership to Casting Director, Scot Boland thus creating
Burrows/Boland Casting.
Notable Television credits include: The Feast of All Saints Based Miniseries based on the Anne Rice novel for Showtime. The Last Brickmaker in America starring Sidney Poitier. Vanishing Point starring Viggo Mortensen.
Feature casting credits include:
The Lovely Bones directed by Peter Jackson.
The Hobbit directed by Peter Jackson.
Yellow Submarine, A Christmas Carol, The Polar Express and Castaway, all directed by Robert Zemeckis.
The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn produced and directed by Stephen Spielberg.
King Kong directed by Peter Jackson.
Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, Two Towers and Return of the King directed by Peter Jackson.
Contact starring Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey.
Cast Away starring Tom Hanks, directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Miss Burrows love casting and being able to identify and support talented artists in their pursuit of acting.
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What Are Some Tips For Actors When They Are On A Film Or TV Set?
with Victoria Burrows, CSA
Casting Director | Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Lovely BonesDo you have tips for actors when they are working on set?
What can I do to be a better actor when I'm on set?
Do the casting directors have some tips on what I can do to be rebooked after working on set?... -
How Many Actors Do Casting Directors Present To Filmmakers For Each Role?
with Victoria Burrows, CSA
Casting Director | Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Lovely BonesHow many actors per role are seen by the director?
How many actors go to producer session?
What is the number tapes that you pass onto a filmmaker per role?
How many actors will you see and then pass on ... -
How Many Actors Do You See In The Room & On Tape For Each Role?
Victoria Burrows, Casting Director C.S.A
King Kong, The Lovely Bones, the Lord of the Rings trilogyHow many people would you see for a role?
Do you see move people on tape or in the room for each role?
When are you doing an in the room audition, how many will you see?
How many self tapes do you... -
What Are The Roles & Duties Of The Various Casting Positions In Your Office?
Victoria Burrows, Casting Director C.S.A
King Kong, The Lovely Bones, the Lord of the Rings trilogyWhat are the roles in a casting office?
What are the roles & duties of the various casting positions in your office? (which person does which task?)
Who does what in a casting office?
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Do You Like Actors To Wear Costumes Or Dress The Part?
Victoria Burrows, Casting Director C.S.A
King Kong, The Lovely Bones, the Lord of the Rings trilogyShould I wear a costume to my audition?
Do actors wear costumes to auditions?
How much of a costume do I need for audition?
Should I run out and buy a full costume for my audition with Victoria Bu... -
Do You Allow Unrepresented Actor To Submit On Your Projects?
Victoria Burrows, Casting Director C.S.A
King Kong, The Lovely Bones, the Lord of the Rings trilogyDo 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... -
How Do You Feel About Actors Sending A Thank You Present When You Hire Them?
Victoria Burrows, Casting Director C.S.A
King Kong, The Lovely Bones, the Lord of the Rings trilogyDo you like actors sending a thank you present when you hire them?
Do you expect actors sending a thank you present when you hire them?
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Where Do You Post Breakdowns For Roles You Are Casting?
with Victoria Burrows, CSA
Casting Director | Lord of the Rings, King Kong, 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?... -
Do You Ask For Headshots & Resumes In Hardcopy?
with Victoria Burrows, CSA
Casting Director | Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Lovely BonesDo I need a hard copy of a headshot at Victoria Burrow’s office?
Do I need hard copy of a resume when I go to Victoria Burrow’s office?
Does Victoria Burrows require hard copies of photo and resume?
Does... -
Do You Like Actors To Wear Costumes Or Dress The Part?
with Victoria Burrows, CSA
Casting Director | Lord of the Rings, King Kong, 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?... -
What Gifts Do You Love & Not Love?
with Victoria Burrows, CSA
Casting Director | Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Lovely BonesIf 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... -
Storytime: The One About Rob Lowe, Tom Cruise & Johnny Depp
Victoria Burrows, Casting Director C.S.A
King Kong, The Lovely Bones, the Lord of the Rings trilogyWho Victoria Burrows cast in her career?
Does Victoria Burrows have any funny stories from her career?
What famous people has Victoria Burrows launched in her career? -
Does SAG-AFTRA VS. SAG-AFTRA Eligible Make A Difference?
with Victoria Burrows, CSA
Casting Director | Lord of the Rings, King Kong, 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?
Do you view SAG-AFTRA eligibi...
