FPM-1 Casting Lecture - Full sail producing course

CASTING
Course Director for Producing (FPM):
Michael Wotherspoon
“Spoon”
X1623 & [email protected]
www.fsproducingclass.com in the
CASTING section
Casting
1. Why do we cast this way?
2. The Casting Flyer and Notice
3. The Casting Session
4. The Casting Team
5. The Review of Talent
6. Contact Talent & have back-ups
Why do we cast this way?
Professionalism.
We strive to be professional in every aspect of production.
This step is no different.
Efficient Process.
We need to have the opportunity to see as many talent as
possible, and our process accomplishes that task.
Less Stress.
It’s already a stressful and energetic environment, if all
casting teams follow the same guidelines, we reduce the
stress factor.
Actors Response.
Talent have told us, they enjoy the process that we have
established at Full Sail and many others copy the way we do
it.
The Casting Location:
What makes a great casting location….
Place:
Local Theatre, School, Cinema,
Hotel Convention/Multi-room
Waiting area:
Need an area for actors to
read,
sign paperwork, congregate
Quiet room with ventilation
Note: Please do not re-arrange the casting
room.
At Full Sail: We do not provide food &
beverages for the talent (in the casting lobby).
The Casting Flyer and Notice:
Casting Notice
(Only Post after approval)
Mass email database
Online postings…
Facebook at Full Sail:
Casting
Craigslist (Orlando)
NOTE: Do not post flyers on Full Sail Campus.
We discourage the use of Full Sail students
and instructors as talent.
When posting on other School’s Campuses,
please get the “permission” stamp first.
Casting
The Casting Paperwork:
(show paperwork)
Casting Notice
Sign-in
Evaluation
Casting Information
Release
NOTE: Full Sail
will make copies
of this paperwork
for your team.
Casting
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DAY
OF CASTING TO GET YOUR
SIDES AND BIOS COPIED!
We will not copy them for you on the day of.
The Casting Session:
(Session: 1pm to 9pm)
Sides & Bios
Who are these people and is this info needed?
(30 copies of each side & bio)
Full name and its significance
The importance of the age
Ethnicity: Is it important, relevant to the story’s movement
Social Class: Low (LL,ML,HL) Middle (LM, MM, HM) and
High (LH, MH, HH)
Background: How have they come to be apart of this story
Personality: What personality developments has made this
character who he/she is.
Specific wardrobe and physical requirements, if needed.
The Casting Session:
(Call time: Noon)
The actors will come into the building of Full Sail 3F. They will
follow the signs to the casting lobby.
The actors will sign in with the Casting Secretary. Give the talent
about 10 to 15 minutes (minimum) to review the paperwork and
read the script. The Casting Secretary will hand out the sides &
bios, collect paperwork such as headshots and tells the runner
which talent is next to take them to the casting room.
The Casting Runner then escorts to the room and introduces
talent to team.
The Casting Director introduces the casting team to the talent.
Slate…….
The Casting Session:
(Session: 1pm to 9pm)
The Casting Director then asks about the talent.
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Performance background
Interesting production experiences
Past residency experiences
The Casting Director asks about the character.
• “Tell me who the character is?”
• “What is your impression of the character?”
The talent reads side.
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The Casting Assistant may assist if needed.
Add direction
and repeat #8, if necessary
Thank them for their time
and move on to next talent.
The Casting Team:
Casting Secretary
Casting Runner
Casting Cameraman
Casting Assistant (2)
The Casting
Director
Casting
Casting Under-18 Actors:
Once you cast the under-18 actor, you must fill out the Permit to Hire form. This form can
be found on the casting section of the www.FSProducingclass.com website or through your
Full Sail staff Production Supervisor.
After each the production completion of employment in Florida, the employer shall
submit to the Division a completed Final Report, Form DBPR FCL 1003. This form can be
found on the casting section of the www.FSProducingclass.com website or through your
Full Sail staff Production Supervisor.
Child Labor Coordinator: The employer shall designate one (1) individual on each set where
minors are employed, or in each touring company which includes minor employees, to act as
Coordinator of Child Labor. The coordinator shall respond to all communications from the
division regarding the employment of minor(s).
Work Day. The work day for a minor shall begin no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and shall end no
later than 11:30 p.m.
Work Week. A minor shall not be required or permitted to work more than six (6) consecutive
days.
http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/reg/childlabor/ChildLaborEnt.html
Contact and have back-ups….
Call back or
contact talent
who you will
use for your
production.
“Hello, my name is _________, and I am from the production of
___________. We would like to offer you the role of
___________________. Rehearsals start on ___________ and the
shoot dates are _______.”
Confirm their contact information and give them your email.
Extras: This is a perfect time to contact your
extra/atmosphere and featured talent.
Bartender = Featured Bartender
Background Talent = Featured ???
Casting
The Full Sail Final Cast list
This form is to be sent to
[email protected], while also
giving a emailing copy to the Full
Sail staff Production Supervisor.
Failure to do so will result in a
100 point GPS loss.
www.fsproducingclass.com in the CASTING section

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