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Casting directors are in charge of selecting the actors and actresses who will play the roles in a production. This production could be a film, a television show, or a play. In smaller projects, the director and producer are usually in charge of casting and choosing the actors. However, as the project grows in size, the director and producer will likely rely on the casting director's expertise to manage the casting process and identify the suitable actors to fill the roles. 

Mohd. Saif in the interview opens up about the ups and downs of her job as a casting director with Captain Bhavesh (Host). However,  offers advice for actors in the audition room. Moreover, acknowledged the audition updates and the requirements. And he answers most asked questions in this interview. He mentioned A casting director reviews a film or television script and meets with the director and producer to discuss roles. After that, the casting director submits character descriptions and dialogue to talent agents, who subsequently propose suitable clients. After that, the casting director will organise auditions and provide recommendations to the director and producer.

Tips to follow when a contacting casting director - 

Make it short -  Nobody has time to read an essay on your greatest accomplishments and how much you enjoyed the last picture you acted in. Make an introduction, make your points, and then move on. The monologue should be within 40 seconds to 1 minute.

Maintain a professional polite appearance-  Casting Directors are human, so there's no need to treat them like gods, but it's critical to maintain a polite appearance. Consider how you'd email your supervisor at work: excellent spelling and punctuation, complete sentences, and definitely no emojis. Keep any attachments to a minimum - If you must send a headshot, resize it till it is little before sending it. Include your preferred method of contact -  If you wish to be contacted personally, include your email/phone number, etc., or make sure your agent/manager has your contact information. Expect no response right away, if at all - Try to forget about your email/letter/etc once you've sent it. You may receive a response, but it's more likely that a Casting Director has received your email and has added you to their list of available performers. Casting Directors are extremely busy people who do not have time to respond to each and every email they receive. However, it is their duty to remember performers, so if your contact was good, you will be remembered.

These Key Points Should Be Used by Actors to Impress Casting Directors

●     Understand the qualities that the casting director is looking for.

●     Don't come across as desperate.

●     Consider the big picture.

●     know how to slate

●     Be prepared for the unexpected.

●     Don't make the casting director uncomfortable.

Process of being a casting director:

EDUCATION: While a formal education is not required, a background in theatre is advantageous. You'll need to learn a lot about actors and actresses, as well as the art of performing and film and television production.USEFUL SKILLS: Communication, collaboration, people skills, patience, ability to negotiate, attention to detail, comprehensive knowledge of actors and films (past and present), outstanding memory (for actors' names and credits), computer/camera skills, and a good eye for talent are all useful attributes. HOW TO GET IN: Look for a job as a production assistant or as an assistant to a renowned casting director, or apply for a casting agency internship. CAREER PATH: Many casting directors begin their careers in another area of the entertainment industry, such as as a production assistant or in a low-level casting agency. After developing a resume and meeting performers, directors, and producers, the next stage is to work as a casting assistant, then a casting associate, and finally a casting director. 

Mohd. Saif has also shared the tips to recognize fraud casting. He said many people face Fraud casting at the start of their career. Many companies ask for registration fees. He added no company charges any registration fees. If anyone asks for that it's not worth it. But some charge registration fees, firstly go through the company and then rely upon it. The most asked question is Who pays actors a casting director or Production? The answer is production pays to actors, not the casting director. In the end Mohd. Saif has shared his Instagram page for audition updates and requirements. Actors can get to know about the audition through the Instagram page. He is active on the Instagram page and shares the requirement regularly. Moreover, You can directly chat with Mohd. Saif in his personal chatbox.

We hope you enjoyed the interview. And it will help you to fulfill your dream. To know more about acting visit www.thestruggler.in