CASTING CALLS
What are Casting Calls ?
Casting calls are jobs description generate by a director or a casting director based on their character's breakdown. Until not so long ago all casting process was done by mailing and messenger services. The envelopes contained a cover letter, headshots, and resume of the actor sent by his / her representative Once the casting director viewed the packet he / she would call the actor's representative to schedule an audition. Usually following a successful audition will come a callback
If the actor delivered a good convincing performance in his callback(s) he / she would most likely get the part or would be on avail
What are Open Calls ?
Open casting call is a free invitation for actors to show up and tryout for a role in an open audition. The actor would either get sides upfront, like on a regular audition, or will be required to do a cold reading, which mean getting the sides a few minutes before the audition, or even just when he walks into the audition room.
SAMPLE CASTING CALLS
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Date:
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2007-08-02 |
Production Company:
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Tom Galt Motion Pictures |
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Type:
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Feature Film |
Casting Director:
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Tom Galt. |
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Union:
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Non-Union |
Phone Number:
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Not Applicable |
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Email Address:
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xxxxxxx@gmail.com | ||
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Shoot/ Start Date:
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Filming between 9/24-11/18/07, starts 9/07 | ||
| ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS |
Compensation:
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credit/copy/meal | |
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Shooting Location:
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San Francisco Bay Area | ||
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
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The sci-fi thriller “The Four
Twenty-One” is seeking actors of
all ages and types.
This project (Tom Galt, director/writer; Karen Hager, producer) shoots 9/24-11/18 in SF and other Bay Area locations. |
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| CHARACTERS |
| EDDIE | (31-40 Male ) EDDIE: 2nd male lead, 35-45, a family man, the lead’s best friend, and an all-around great guy … with a secret |
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| BARRON | (51-60 Male ) BARRON: male, 50-70, FBI agent, a man of few words, but knows more than anyone else in the room |
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| STUBERG | (51-60 Male ) STUBERG: male, 50-70, retired FBI agent, wise, mentor to male lead (this character has a great death scene) |
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| IRWIN | (20-60 Male ) IRWIN: male, 20-60, henchman to lead bad guy, scruffy, frail, crazy like a rabid fox |
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| GINA | (31-40 Female ) GINA: 2nd female lead, 30-40, attractive soccer mom, Eddie’s wife, not afraid to speak her mind |
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| DIANE | (31-40 Female ) DIANE: female lead, 30-40, unconventionally attractive, quick wit, quirky charm |
Today, more and more casting calls are posted online, therefore the all casting process is done online. Many sites take money for this service.
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