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The Casting Handbook : For Film and Theatre Makers, Hardback Book

The Casting Handbook : For Film and Theatre Makers Hardback

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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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