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Become a Film or TV Casting Director
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Become a Film or TV Casting Director

Become a Film or TV Casting Director - Working Closely with the Director, the actors and their agents.
Created byAcademy of Film Fashion and Design
Last updated 4/2017
English

What you'll learn

  • Network and make the right connections. Make offers and deals. Find the right actors for the right roles. Read with actors. Run auditions. Understand SAG-AFTRA contracts.
  • Finds & discovers” talent, makes recommendations, and handles auditions and casting sessions.

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Course content

1 section • 26 lectures • 4h 26m total length

  • 1.1 Introduction2:16

    Learn from a Los Angeles-based casting director about the casting process, how talent gets on screen, and what it takes to work with actors on film and television.

  • 1.2 Process of Becoming Casting Director9:28
  • 1.3 Finding an Acting Studio3:32
  • 1.4 Reading with Actors6:28
  • 1.5 Running an Audition4:34
  • 1.6 The Art of Offers and Deal Making7:09
  • 1.7 Value of Relationship Building8:37
  • 1.8 Getting Your Child into the Business7:35
  • 1.9 Getting in as an Adult15:26
  • 1.10 How to Get to LA-NY12:26

    Move to Los Angeles or New York, build credits, save money, and cultivate industry contacts, then pursue acting with strategic classes, showcases, and a resilient, not desperate mindset.

  • 1.11 What to do Once You Have the Audition15:48
  • 1.12 Agents and Managers16:23

    Learn how to obtain agents and managers, submit for roles, and navigate show business by promoting yourself, balancing boutique versus big agencies, and evolving your representation as your career grows.

  • 1.13 Digital Influence6:49
  • 1.14 IMBD vs IMBDPro5:43
  • 1.15 Union vs Nonunion9:03
  • 1.16 Headshots and Resume13:29
  • 1.17 Casting for Television21:32

    Explore how television casting evolves from pilot to series, including offers, readings, tests, chemistry reads, and roles of series regulars, recurring, guest stars, and co-stars across network, cable, and streaming.

  • 1.18 Casting for Film8:25
  • 1.19 Indie Films16:38
  • 1.20 Studio Films14:42
  • 1.21 Talent Payment22:05
  • 1.22 The Importance of Being Organized9:31
  • 1.23 What is a Casting Director7:55
  • 1.24 Process of Auditioning to Booking to Completion13:12
  • 1.25 Personal Story7:13

    Follow a casting director's journey from actor to casting pro, driven by passion, no plan B, and intuition, including an Eric Morris process and on-set casting experience.

  • 1.26 Conclusion1:00

Requirements

  • There are no prerequisites or previous knowledge needed for this course. This course teaches how to become a casting director starting at the beginner level.

Description

Casting Directors organize the casting (selecting) of Actors for all roles in a film. The casting director is responsible for working with the Director and Producer to understand their requirements. 
The casting director “finds & discovers” talent, makes recommendations, and handles auditions and casting sessions. Once the film is cast, he or she also oversees contracts and other negotiations and works closely with the director and with actors and their agents. 
Become a Film of Casting Director course is instructed by Brandon Rodriguez. As a casting director, Brandon is an advocate for actors - his passion for actors and their craft is evidenced by both his approach in the room and the material with which he chooses to align himself. Drawing on his early experiences as an actor, he takes great care to create a safe, creative, and collaborative environment for actors. Ultimately, he is committed to cultivating a mutual quest for verisimilitude.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone interested in becoming a casting director.

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