Casting Director job description

Job brief

We are in search of a Casting Director with extensive experience in the film industry to carry out events of casting for acting roles. The ideal Casting Director would have a strong eye for spotting talent and can organize efficient and productive casting calls and auditions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with producers, directors, writers, and other consultants according to the needs of the productions.
• Schedule and lead auditions.
• Evaluate scripts and role traits.
• Determine casting requirements by reading scripts.
• Distribute information on available roles to talent agents and agencies.
• Discuss with directors, writers, and producers to find out what type of talent they want.
• Reviews resumes and photographs of actors and actresses.
• Select actors and actresses to be cast.
• Contact short-listed candidates or their agents to verify availability.
• Present a list of possible candidates to producers and directors.
• Issue casting calls for acting parts through relevant channels and conducting auditions with other personnel.
• Negotiate and finalize cost-effective contracts with actors or their agents.
• Search for replacements of actors when required.
• Coordinate between directors and actors on contractual matters and managing casting budgets.

Requirements

• Degree in film or graduate of acting academies is preferred
• 5+ years in media, film, and other similar production, or 10+ years of notable acting experience
• 1+ years of casting experience
• Deep knowledge of scripting and analysis of it
• Broad understanding of the production
• Excellent eye for spotting talent
• Good communication and organizing skills
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Must be willing to travel and work long hours including evenings and weekends