Casting Director
Created on : January 16, 2024 13:17 | Last updated on : January 16, 2024 13:19
Denotation
Casting, sometimes known as a casting call, is a pre-production procedure used in the performing arts industries, including theater, cinema, and television, to choose an appropriate actor, dancer, singer, or extra for a specific character or part in a screenplay, teleplay, or script. A motion picture, television show, documentary, music video, play, or advertisement meant for a public audience can all use this approach.
Description
Casting directors find the stars to bring the characters in a film or TV drama to life. They are hired by the film production company to match actors to roles.
Casting directors read scripts and meet with film producers and film directors to get a sense of the type of person they are looking for. They have to find someone who looks right for the role as well as acting it well. They need to understand the art of acting.
Casting directors need to know the talent that’s out there, so they attend theatre productions and graduation shows to spot potential film actors. They organise auditions and look at headshots, demos and reels. Then they present a selection of candidates to the film producer and film director, and together they make the final decision.
The casting director’s job also involves negotiating actors’ deal points or conditions which they put into a casting advice note, or deal memo. Then the film production team can draw up the actual contract with the actor’s agent.
What’s a casting director good at?
Knowledge of the film industry: The casting director has strong knowledge of and a passion for cinema or TV drama and an appreciation for changing trends in the film industry.
Knowledge of actors: To understand the art of acting and be aware of a wide range of new and existing film actors.
Eye for talent: To be able to spot actors with star quality and who will fit well into individual projects and roles, have the patience to conduct a long and thorough search for the right actor for each role.
Communication: To communicate well with the film producer and movie director to understand their requirements and be able to give direction to actors.
Negotiation: To be diplomatic, work with agents to negotiate contracts, have good financial skills, stick to a budget.