60027 10 Arts & Media Film, Video & Television Film Production true Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:02:40 -0700 /system/videos/2/27/00/06/60027.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, arts, media, film How To Make Your First Movie - Phase 3: Casting http://www.howcast.com/videos/60027-How-To-Make-Your-First-Movie-Phase-3-Casting http://www.howcast.com/videos/60027-How-To-Make-Your-First-Movie-Phase-3-Casting/edit approved 201 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=60027"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=60027" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 12 Seaworthy http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/60027/first_movie_casting_hd_3_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 2873 false false false 47557 1 26 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/60027/26.jpg Pick roles Pick the roles you need to cast. Focus on the lead roles—there’s no point in spending too much time casting Background Cowboy Number Four.

]]> 47558 2 37 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/60027/37.jpg Advertise Put an ad in local talent trade magazines explaining what you’re looking for. Specify whether this will be a union or non-union job.

]]> 47559 3 45 Tip Inform local talent agencies when and where you’ll be holding auditions, and give them detailed profiles of the characters that you’re casting, as well as a copy of the script.

]]> 47560 4 54 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/60027/54.jpg Go public If you want to go totally indie, post casting notices online, in newspapers, or on bulletin boards at colleges. You’ll get a huge turnout.

]]> 47561 5 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/60027/64.jpg Organize the audition Organize the audition, either with a first-come-first-served sign-up sheet, or by assigning tryout times to talent beforehand. You can also bring in groups to work off each other.

]]> 47562 6 75 Tip Consider having a friend on hand to help out as a casting associate.

]]> 47563 7 79 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/60027/79.jpg Distribute audition parts Distribute what you want people to read for the audition. Look for a part of your script that will give the actors a chance to show insight into their characters.

]]> 47564 8 89 Tip Give scripts out beforehand if you’re looking for polish and nuance, when actors arrive if you’re looking for the ability to create a character quickly, or when actors enter the audition room if you want to see raw talent.

]]> 47565 9 101 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/60027/101.jpg Be friendly When the day comes, be friendly to the talent. A smile, some relaxed banter and a comfortable atmosphere will bring out better performances than rudeness and arrogance.

]]> 47566 10 114 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/60027/114.jpg Tape auditions Videotape each audition, no matter how well you take notes or how sharp your memory is.

]]> 47567 11 120 Tip Ask the actor’s permission to be taped, and have him say his name into the camera before he starts.

]]> 47568 12 127 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/60027/127.jpg Explain the role Explain the role to each person. Giving some insight into what you’re looking for will ease nerves and inspire better performances.

]]> 47569 13 135 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/60027/135.jpg Pay attention Pay close attention to each audition. Make notes on appearance, voice, and, most importantly, acting ability.

]]> 47570 14 142 Tip Usually, some combination of a casting director, a producer, and the director watch the auditions, take notes, and influence casting.

]]> 47571 15 151 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/60027/151.jpg Keep things moving Keep things moving. Give each person an equal chance, maybe two or three reads if you have time, then send them out with the assurance that you’ll let them know.

]]> 47572 16 161 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/60027/161.jpg Make initial judgments After you’re done with the auditions, make a list of those actors who you thought had merit. Keep the cut actors on file, just in case you need extras.

]]> 47573 17 170 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/60027/170.jpg Cast each role From your shortlist, cast each role, starting with the leads. Don’t be afraid to make bold choices.

]]> 47574 18 178 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/60027/178.jpg Contact the actors Contact the actors. Thank everyone who tried out and offer parts, as well as pay packages, to the select few. If you have a tight budget, you can pay with points—or a share in future profits.

]]> 47575 19 190 Fact Hugh Laurie auditioned for the lead role in the TV hit House via a video he made in a hotel bathroom in Namibia, where he was shooting a film.

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