FAQ
How much will it cost to hire a Casting Director?
Depends on your budget and project. Industry standard is .01% of feature budget goes to the casting director, plus an associate and/or assistant paid by production.
Roles a la carte via audition start around $700 for shorts, $800 for features. You can look at our packages for all-inclusive short and low-budget feature casting.
How long does it take to cast a project?
Between 3-12 weeks. The bigger the production and cast, the longer casting takes.
What if the contractual casting period ends and I want to see more options?
No problem. You can extend the casting process at a weekly rate.
Do your casting services include extras?
No extras.
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?
I want to creatively collaborate on cast choices with exceptional, highly competent filmmakers.
Good luck with that.
Bet.
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 breakdown, actors access, personal outreach, other platforms as needed.
Casting picks the best people to read or consider for offers
Auditions, callbacks, producer sessions
Sessions
Offers and negotiation
Deal memos, clearance, quick contact info to production.
Who should hire a casting director?
Filmmakers who want a good cast.
