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Duration: 61:56
Presented: Presented: July 22, 2015
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DESCRIPTION
Casting is central to any production and finding the right cast is the role of the Casting Director.
In this in-depth interview, part of our new “Conversations on Craft” series, Larry Jordan talks with casting director LJ Stevens about how to cast a project. Over her career, LJ has been a casting director, casting associate, talent agent and talent manager. During more than 20 years in the industry, she’s cast episodic network television, voice-over projects, live events, commercials, and feature films.
This discussion has five sections:
1. The role of the casting director
2. Running a successful casting session
3. The roles of the producer and director during casting
4. The role of an actor during casting
5. Audience questions and answers
From determining how to calculate fees, to structuring a successful casting session, to tips to picking the right talent, this session is filled with details that you can use immediately to improve your next project.
AUDIENCE LEVEL
This is a beginning-level course and assumes no knowledge of casting or production. All you need to watch this session is a web browser.
CONTENT OUTLINE
THE CASTING DIRECTOR
THE CASTING SESSION
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR ROLES
ACTOR ROLES
AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
