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Ever wondered what casting directors are really looking for? Or how to approach your next audition?
Or maybe you’d just like to know a little more about a particular casting director before reaching out to them or heading into the room….
Here you’ll find a combination of video, one that I’ve pulled to gather from around the web. Here you’ll find a combination of video, one that I’ve pulled to gather from around the web. Some are full hour long round-table talks, and others just a minute or two out of an interview. I change them up from time to time, so be sure to check back and see what’s new!
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Casting Directors Roundtable Full Interview
Juliet Taylor, Ellen Lewis, Patricia DiCerto, Laura Rosenthal and Jennifer Euston reveal secrets of their craft and why women rule their industry. THR senior editor Stacy Wilson asks the roundtable guests how they felt after hearing former DGA president Taylor Hackford say in Casting By: "Casting directors don't direct anything," and therefore don't deserve to be recognized with their own Oscar. -
what does a casting director look at before an audition - arvold CONVERSATION
Casting director/producer Erica Arvold, CSA, and casting director Anne Chapman give their two cents.
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What Do Casting Directors Look For In An Actor?
*Breakdown*
-0:09: 4 things they look for
-0:25: Why professionalism is important
-0:35: What you shouldn't do
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*Other Acting Tips*
14 Casting Directors on How to Impress in the Audition Room:
https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/14-casting-directors-how-impress-audition-room/
What It Takes For a CD to Book An Actor:
https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/casting-director-note/what-it-takes-cd-book-actor/
4 Simple Ways to Connect With Agents and CDs:
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Acting Tips For When A Casting Director Says "Tell Me About Yourself"
Acting Tips For When A Casting Director Says "Tell Me About Yourself"
As an actor, you will at one point or another have a Casting Director or Director say "Tell Me About Yourself". This can be very stressful if you are not prepared. In this video I give you 2 great tips on how to handle it with absolute grace.
Read the full post here: http://amyjoberman.com/4-words-that-cause-spontaneous-verbal-diarrhea-in-auditions-and-the-cure
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Why Casting Directors secretly cringe when actors do THIS in auditions
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Casting Qs: Interview with Francene Selkirk
Interview with casting director Francene Selkirk on Bonnie Gillespie's "Casting Qs" series. Originally released on Somebody's Basement on 06/28/2011 https://imdb.com/title/tt1743413
Kathi Carey (producer, director)
Bonnie Gillespie (EP)
Ben Whitehair (host)
Francene Selkirk (guest)
David Manship (editor)
David Raiklen (music)
Bill Ferris (camera) -
Casting Qs: Interview with Danielle Eskinazi Part 1
Interview with casting director Danielle Eskinazi on Bonnie Gillespie's "Casting Qs" series. Originally released on Somebody's Basement on 09/13/2010 https://imdb.com/title/tt1743413
Kathi Carey (producer, director, host)
Bonnie Gillespie (EP)
Rebecca Norris (host)
Danielle Eskinazi (guest)
David Manship (editor)
David Raiklen (music)
Elliot Schiff (camera) -
Casting Qs: Interview with Dorian Frankel Part 2
Interview with casting director Dorian Frankel on Bonnie Gillespie's "Casting Qs" series. Originally released on Somebody's Basement on 10/07/2010 https://imdb.com/title/tt1743413
Kathi Carey (producer, director)
Rebecca Norris (host)
Dorian Frankel (guest)
Bonnie Gillespie (EP)
Elliot Schiff (camera)
David Manship (editor)
David Raiklen (music) -
2019 CSA Artios Awards Interview - Best in Short Form Series
Rockstar Casting Director duo Meg Morman and Sunday Boling took home the Artios for Short Form Series with their work on Relationship Status. Breakdown Services’ Blair Hickey chats with them about this big win, behind the scenes at the 34th Annual CSA Artios Awards.
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