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In Person Auditions<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Post signs with the room number on the doors to the lobby and the casting board in the lobby. Put a sign outside the audition room \u201cCASTING \u2013 PLEASE WAIT IN HALL\u201d If appropriate, leave copies of the script pages (sides) outside the door for waiting actors, and have someone there to greet them when they arrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tape the auditions.  The Camera Department will check out a camera to you for this purpose, people often look different on tape than they do in real life. If possible, film your actors with the same focal lengths you plan to shoot with on their production day. This will give you the truest sense of what they look like on camera. Don\u2019t forget to get some close-ups. If this is a dialogue film, it is always good to have someone else there to read opposite the actors. This not only makes the audition more professional, but also allows the director to concentrate on the acting. When it is over, let them know when they can expect your call. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remote Auditions<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is increasingly common to audition actors virtually. This method presents both pros and cons for the director and actor alike. On the plus side, a virtual audition is easy and convenient for all involved, however, old-school in person auditions will give you a sense if an actor can be counted on to arrive at a location at an agreed upon time. If you make it too easy for an actor with whom you\u2019ve never worked it may be harder to ascertain their reliability.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule a call back for an in person audition. You want to make absolutely sure that your actor is perfect for the part and you\u2019ll never know until you see and meet them in person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A<\/strong>uditioning Children<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re casting children remember that you\u2019re also auditioning the parents. A pushy, difficult, demanding parent can make your life difficult. Spend some time talking to the parent(s) at the audition and get a sense of whether or not you can work with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the Audition<\/strong> <\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Always call the actors back \u2013 even if you didn\u2019t cast them! They will appreciate this professional courtesy and in the event that your first choice drops out you it doesn\u2019t hurt to have a good relationship with your Plan B actor. Also, until your first-choice actor has officially accepted the part, do not turn the other actors down! Some actors who have accepted a part have bailed on the student filmmaker days before shooting was to begin (because they got a paying gig). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before The Shoot<\/strong> <\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Confirm dates, times, places (the best thing to do is to email your actors the call sheet- including a map to the location).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have them sign an Actor Release Form<\/a> (and Nudity Release Form<\/a>, if applicable) before they appear on camera<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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