Casting Director Resume
Selecting the right talent for a particular role is very important in order to relate with the character. This painstaking job is done by the casting directors. These casting directors are the link between the writers, producers, and directors. They also serve as a middlemen between the studios, talent agents, and actors. They work with theatrical productions, TV shows, movies, ad makers, and producers of music videos. They hunt for talent, take audition, manage contracts, negotiate deals, and gather entire crew and supporting actors as required by the script.
To fit into this role, you must have a TV or film background. If you have been a performer for several years, that would prove to be an advantage for this position. There are many casting directors who start their career as a production assistant to a director and then scale the ladder for a higher position. If you are confident about your abilities and want to take a leap for this position, this sample resume may help you.
Resume Sample
Stanley J. Raymond
4472 Post Avenue
Leonard, MN 56652
Phone: 218-968-7844
Email: sjraymond@anymail.com
Job Objective:
To work as a casting director for a production company and handle the casting process for films, TV commercials, music videos and theater.
Summary of Skills:
- Strong film and television background
- Worked for seven years as a performer
- Carries a decent reputation in the film and movie fraternity
- Solid understanding about the script requirement and working with the casting department
- Knowledge of the technical aspects of film, commercial and TV production
- Skilled in organizing, coordinating and conducting casting process
- Ability to conduct audition of actors
- Skilled in scheduling call backs and re-arranging auditions for performers
Work Experience:
Casting Director
Pearl Academy of Dramatic Arts, Leonard, MN
2012 - present
- Coordinate with talent agents for calling actors for auditions
- Collect actors' resume and shortlist them for interviews
- Take interviews and hold initial rounds of auditions according to the demand of scripts
- Shortlist candidates and schedule call backs for second auditions
- Collaborate with producers and directors in selecting actors and scripts
- Assemble entire casts according to the need of the script
- Select actors who fits the director's artistic vision
- Communicate with the media outlets to release information on casting calls
- Handle entire administration duties concerning casting activities
- Design strategies and arrange for necessary equipment and venue for casting
- Review scripts and suggest changes
- Contact with talent agencies and keep them posted about casting requirements
- Manage contracts with actors and negotiate deals
- Follow up union rules and regulation and work according to the labor laws
Casting Director
Silver Harvest Films, Leonard, MN
2009 - 2012
- Assisted directors and producers in selection of script and actors
- Gathered actors in supporting role for film production
- Hold auditions and picked the most suitable actors for specific roles
- Coordinated with production assistant for casting budget
- Called actors and ensured their availability for auditions
- Scheduled initial and secondary auditions for deserving actors
- Read the script and created a list of probable actors and submitted it to the producer and director
- Recommended actors to directors and producer based on their auditions
- Negotiated contracts with agents and talent agencies
- Served as a middleman between the director and actors
Education:
Bachelor's of Arts in Communications
Major: Media Production
University of Leonard, Leonard, MN
2003
Affiliation:
Membership of the Casting Society of America (CSA), 2009
References:
Available upon request.
