Casting

Casting:

What cast do I need?
-Beak down your script into the requirements of cast.
-You should aim to 'cast' all of the main characters.
-Any passer-by/ extra type roles can be filled by friends.
-You cannot change the sex, age or ethnicity.
-It is fine to cast multilingual roles as English.
-If you have to change the character make-up, then it must be for a very good reason. Evidence must be provided that backs up your choice.

Character Profile:
-Help to start to picture the person and helps to advertise the role.
-Help to understand who the character is.

Casting the 'Rules':
1: Always be very clear in your communication that this is a student project.
2: Offer, as a minimum, to any actor working on your project:
-Travel Expenses, food and drink, and a copy of the finished project.
3: Every actor/ producer/ contributor needs to sign a contributor consent form and ideally the artist contract (can be found under Forums and useful information).
4- Treat as a professional relationship, treat with respect. make sure it is a worthwhile experience for them.
5: Good communication is key to finding and keeping your cast.
-Time, place, directions or pick-up point etc. call sheet.
-Use a suitable communication tool.

Casting Sites:
-Casting Call Pro
-Star Now

Auditions/ meetings:
-If you have enough responses you should arrange to have auditions/ at least a meeting.
-This can be done at the Maidstone studios.
-Skype calls.
-Do not meet them on your own.