However, I believe that bringing a casting director on board is very helpful to introduce you to new talents that you wouldn’t have access to otherwise and they are able to bring a different perspective to the characters that is helpful when you may be too close to the script. I have my own files of talented actors that I know and I have enjoyed doing my own casting sessions with our very low budget projects. Ryan Schwartzman, writer/producer/ actor: “I would always like to bring a casting director on board if possible.
Questions to ask a casting director professional#
A professional casting director.” Filmmaker couple Jennica Schwartzman with Ryan Schwartzman Also, WHO is gonna fill out and go over all of those deal memos, WHO is gonna translate between me and the agent? A person who is gonna make me look good and do it with ease. Whether it be the nuances between agents/managers/talent or just the career spanning contacts, a good casting director is the first person to help put your film on the map and generate legitimacy. But in general, I’ve reached the stage in filmmaking where the casting director contribution to the team is absolutely vital to making a financially responsible, socially and professionally ethical, and current or ‘hip’ project.
Films vary so much and I know a LOT of really good actors. Jennica Schwartzman, PGA (member of the Producer’s Guild of America): “It all depends on the goal of the film. Here is a virtual roundtable discussion regarding the fascinating relationship between filmmaker and CD: Filmmakers, How do you decide whether (and when) to bring on a casting director? And/or what are some factors that would lead you to NOT call one? That’s a recipe for a lot of disappointment on both sides, and casting directors really help narrow that down.” And often actors are just looking … think they are looking for just anything when they’re really not and a director is looking for just anyone and they’re really not. We all know what a casting director generally does, if you’re wondering about why a casting director is necessary or IF it is time to bring one on, I think Marc Hampson, DGA gave me a different and nuanced perspective here, “A casting director works in a way to bridge the gap between what an actor offers and what a director is looking for. This partnership in the early stages of pre-production solidifies where the film is going to go.
Questions to ask a casting director series#
Below are a series of questions for the filmmakers regarding their casting director experiences in indie film. I sat down with several indie filmmakers (producers/directors) and casting directors to ask about the relationship between the filmmaker and the casting director.
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