FAQ
How much will it cost to hire a Casting Director?
Depends on the project, scope of work, type of role, turn around time, budget, type.
You can look at our casting packages page for short-film and student casting packages.
For feature casting, please reach out with project details to schedule a consultation and quote. Industry standard is .01% of the feature budget goes to the casting director.
How long does it take to cast a project?
Between 3-12 weeks. The bigger the production and cast, the longer casting takes.
Do your casting services include extras?
No extras.
Who should hire a casting director?
Good filmmakers.
What does the casting process include?
The industry-standard casting process used by every TV show and movie you see.
Ok but walk me through that process.
Generally speaking:
Casting concept call
Initial, revised, final character breakdown; plus in depth personal character analysis, actor profiles, etc to bring your vision to life.
Breakdown released industry-wide to agents, managers and actors via via breakdown & actors access. Personal & social media outreach as needed at CD discretion.
Casting goes through submissions and auditions actors.
Casting sends selects to creatives
Callbacks if needed with creatives.
Offers and negotiation to close choices
Deal memos, clearance, quick contact info to production.
Can we have in-person producer sessions?
Yes! We love live sessions.
Does my project need to be SAG?
SAG is preferred but only required for US features.
I need to attach a name to my movie to secure film financing.
Do you do that?
No.
Why?
I don’t want to.
What do you want?
To creatively collaborate with talented, highly competent filmmakers.
Good luck with that.
Bet.
