Our client a events management company, wishes to hire a Casting Director.
The candidate must organize and facilitate the casting of actors for the roles in a film, an advertising etc. We expect candidates to be very knowledgeable of acting principles and the unique requirements of film and theater.The goal is to ensure the productions will have the most appropriate team of actors.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with directors and producers to determine a role’s requirements (physical characteristics, experience etc.)
- Prepare casting budget with the help of accountants
- Contact agents directly to source ideal actors
- Review resumes and call suitable actors
- Organize auditions and readings
- Interview actors and determine their suitability for the part
- Determine actor’s fees
- Negotiate contracts to achieve mutual satisfaction
- Requirements
- Proven experience as casting director
- Current knowledge of available acting talent
- Ability to maintain knowledge of industry trends
- Instinct to recognize talent
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal ability
- Great negotiation skills
- A team player