Past Workshop Descriptions

Casting for Filmmakers

The workshop will cover the core responsibilities of the casting director during the pre-production stages with the director, producer and writer. Participants will learn how to address specific script needs; diversity & inclusive story-telling through casting; reaching out to Performers and their representatives; overseeing the audition process and working with talent; making recommendations for casts; as well as negotiating fees and deals;  maintaining casting budgets and managing contracts. Both union and non-union productions will be covered.

The Introduction to Independent Filmmaking workshop is recommended as a prerequisite. This course is recommended as a companion to the Short Film Writing, Advanced Script Studio, Directing Dramatic Film, Producing Dramatic Film and Dramatic Film Editing workshop.​

READ BEFORE REGISTERING
Prior to the class, please create a profile on Zoom and download the free version of the application. You will receive an email from LIFT with an invitation link to join the workshop one hour before the class begins which will prompt you to open the application or web browser. Please ensure that you log in using a Zoom account with a profile name that appears as the same name registered for the class. If not, for security reasons, you may not be permitted to join. During the workshop, we advise that you keep your microphone on mute to minimize external noise and that you unmute when participating in class discussions. Please also arrive to the session on time for attendance and class participation. ONLINE workshops may be recorded for staff and facilitator assessment. Recorded material will not be made available to participants. Review all workshop policies before registering.

Past Instructor: Millie Tom
Category: Writing & Directing
Maximum Capacity: 15
3 hours of instruction $60 /member$85 /nonmember

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