The Casting Handbook : For Film and Theatre Makers Paperback / softback
by Suzy Catliff, Jennifer Granville
Paperback / softback
Description
Casting is a crucial creative element of any production - and yet the craft and skills needed to put together a successful and exciting cast are often overlooked.
The Casting Handbook explains the casting process from beginning to end and covers everything producers and directors needs to know – as well as proving a fascinating and illuminating read for actors.
The book explores:how to prepare a breakdownwhere to source actorshow to prepare for a casting sessionhow to make casting decisionshow a cast is put togetherhow deals are doneethics and the law, with special reference to casting childrenhow a casting director contributes to the initial development of the scripthow the casting works from fringe theatre to Hollywood blockbustersThe Casting Handbook considers actors’, producers’, agents’ and directors’ relationship with a casting director, the day to day work that is casting, and how approaching it in a professional and informed manner can make the difference to the final product. Including interviews with actors, agents, directors, casting directors and producers; case studies; exercises; and a fact file of useful templates and contacts, this book offers a thorough induction into the casting process, suitable for students and early career professionals in any media.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:224 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:14/02/2013
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- ISBN:9780415688246
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:224 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:14/02/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415688246