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Movie Casting
Movie casting is perhaps one of the most overlooked and
under-appreciated aspects of filmmaking. Even if you don't
consider yourself an expert on the subject, everyone can
remember watching at least one or two movies that had a
pretty cool story, some interesting and effective dialogue,
but was practically unwatchable because the actors just
didn't quite seem to fit, and their acting in general was
horrible anyway. This indicates that whoever worked on that
movie casting the various roles did an awful job, and the
quality of the project suffered overall because of it.
Sometimes movie casting is done haphazardly as a production
is thrown together, or even if methodically organized, but
is only being filmed to produce a vehicle for a particular
star, or an up and coming hopeful who lucked out and has
a producer or director friend (or studio executive), who
wants to give their career a push. You may notice similar
shortcomings in the movie casting department, as the movie
drags on and it becomes apparent that the star of the show
is dreadful, and nearly every scene is either carried or
stolen by a supporting character.
It should be recognized that movie casting is an art form
in the same way that directing or set design, make-up, lighting
and photography are. As an actor, remember that developing
a good rapport with the people you meet when you respond
to announcements or calls for movie casting may help you
in the future even if you don't get a part this time, when
you meet again they may be casting an epic film that they'll
give you a shot in because they remember your pleasant demeanor
from their previous experience with you.
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