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FINDING THE RIGHT ACTOR FOR YOUR FILM<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casting the right actors in your film is one of the most effective ways to ensure your film comes alive. Actors breathe life into roles and make audiences believe your characters exist<\/em> in their world. One of the things that separates an OK student film from an exceptional film is the care and detail spent on casting the right actor for the right role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casting Directory<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casting Directory Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casting The Right Actor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW! Casting Notification Form for CFA Theater Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auditions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Screen Actors Guild (SAG)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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