Casting Director Skills

• Conducted contract negotiations between performers, agents and production companies.
• Negotiated Contracts between production companies and actors.
• Provided expertise in sourcing, presenting, and hiring talent for television commercial, print, and feature film production companies.
• Solicited new business by maintaining a working relationship with production companies, ad agencies, & prod.
• Represented department in all staff meetings with Networks, production companies, and crew.
• Cast hundreds of people daily for five to ten production companies.
• Maintained all signed Show agreements for department and production companies.
• Organize audition sessions for numerous National Network Commercials for several production companies.
• Developed an extensive network of rapport with networks and production companies which is paramount to succeed in this role.
• Attended all mostly meetings for S. A. G. contracts, enforced contractual agreements between production companies and performers.

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• Contract negotiations Transportation On-set food and beverage coordinator Official Selection, New York Film Festival

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• Pushed the bar on storytelling and voice over recording techniques to capture audio that is similar in quality to feature films.
• Cast background actors for specific roles per production's requests to be set into a television show or feature film.
• Researched, scouted, and cultivated talent for TV pilots and series and feature film projects.
• Involved in various multimedia projects including promotional videos, feature film, short films and corporate videos
• Attended concept meetings with the producers, directors and writers for feature film and television.
• Managed a production team of 13 crew, and 37 actors on a Full Feature film set.
• Worked with various tv and feature film companies to cast background and specialty actors in productions.
• Cast over 75 projects in the entertainment industry, with a concentration on Feature Films.

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• Screened and selected new talent to cast principal roles and extras for Film, Television, Commercials, and Music Videos.
• Assisted in casting background for major motion pictures, television, and music videos.
• Assisted the Casting Director in casting talent for films, music videos, live-events and promotions.

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• Directed casting sessions by organizing hundreds of actors; ran all video and technical equipment during casting sessions.
• Followed casting requirements for each episode, wrote sides, scheduled auditions, and ran auditions.
• Scheduled auditions and callbacks as well as coordinated and ran auditions.
• Created talent pitch presentations, negotiated rates, ran casting test sessions, and negotiated agreements.
• Organized models backstage and made sure everything ran smoothly during shows.
• Prepped, organized and ran all casting sessions and callbacks.

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• Consulted with client art directors to assess need and ensure production requirements.
• Collaborated with photographers, art directors, and creative directors to produce and style front-line advertising campaigns.

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• Attended comedy festivals and competitions both locally and nationally including The US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado.
• Interacted with the comedy development department and brought them ideas for the creation of television programming.
• Attended both dramatic and comedy showcases to scout new talent.
• Scouted at major comedy festivals, stand-up, improve, theatre and sketch showcases.

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• Served as primary liaison to modeling agencies and was responsible for casting and booking all product and editorial photo shoots.
• Job duties: casting and production of photo shoots for ad campaigns, editorials, and various projects
• Scouted talent for live shows, e-commerce, and photo shoots as well as print ads.
• Trained potential actors/actresses for portfolio and photo shoots.
• Assist in styling the models in photo shoots, social events and fashion shows.
• Organized and scheduled fashion photo shoots for multiple media vehicles.

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• Interviewed over 800 plus talent for real people casting for reality based television and print ads.
• Specialized in Real People Casting throughout the United States.
• Researched, interviewed and filmed potential cast for ensemble reality docu-series during development phase (real people with real stories).
• Project Management and casting "real people" for national commercials, union and non-union !
• Coordinated "real people" scouting sessions throughout Manhattan.
• Researched and real people scouted including cold calling, implementing advertising, and location scouting.

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• Designed and applied all makeup to the actors in all three attractions.
• Formulated casting call Contacted casting agencies Arranged and held auditions Corresponded with actors Hair and Makeup Designer
• Order makeup supplies and props to replace those used and damaged during shows.
• Managed a roster of hair and makeup artists.

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• Completed extensive research for projects with major networks such as ABC and CNBC !
• Assisted through casting process for the ABC television pilot, 'Missing'.
• Interviewed potential contestants to be on ABC's The Bachelor
• Worked on ABC's Whodunnit season 1.
• Worked with Sheila Conlin; CD for Lisa Bourgoujian, for an ABC Family show in development.
• Cast talent for unscripted programming on ABC, primarily for the shows Wipeout and 101 Ways to Leave a Game Show.

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• Scouted and shot video interviews with all potential candidates.
• assisted director in principal casting decisions -organized and scheduled potential candidates
• Scouted local networking events to establish lead generation and recruit potential candidates.
• Provided and processed application documents to potential candidates.
• Interviewed potential candidates and determined who would continue in the casting process.
• Recruited and interviewed potential candidates for reality shows.

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• Interviewed all candidates via Skype; edited all casting reels.
• Conducted and recorded in-depth interviews via Skype, webcam and in-person interviews.
• Coordinated and executed casting auditions over the phone, Skype, and in person.
• Assisted casting producers and directors with Skype calls when interviewing show candidates.
• Interviewed potential cast members for 1 hour show via phone and SKYPE.
• Interviewed people Daily over the phone, Skype, or on camera.

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• Arrange all travel for talent and production staff to and from weekly record sessions.
• Procured meals for production staff and operated craft services.
• Field producer in charge of all talent and production staff in the field.
• Coordinated projects for production staff on set.
• Confirmed the arrival of talent with production staff to assure that the desired appearance and allotment of cast-ables was met.
• Prepared weekly billing statements for models Served as liaison between client and production staff.

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• Go to sets and production meetings as much as possible to meet with clients to make sure they are happy.
• Attended a variety of production meetings and on-set visits to ensure clients were satisfied with the look of the show.
• Attend weekly production meetings with Producers, Directors, Writers and other Department Heads to discuss upcoming scenes/episodes.
• Interfaced directly with producers, directors, agents and participate in all production meetings.
• Cast short film; coordinated production meetings; maintained contact sheets and schedule
• Attend production meetings, read and break-out scripts.

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• Coordinated talent requests, arrivals, cancelations, and replacements between producers and assistant directors.
• Coordinated the filming schedule with assistant directors and actors on a daily basis.
• Worked closely with Assistant Directors and Wardrobe Departments.
• Provided a high level of support for casting directors, producers, and assistant directors.

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• Cast and hired background actors for major movies and television productions filmed in NYC.
• Assisted casting team at NYC open casting call.
• Worked closely with top NYC agents and managers to bring in talent for projects.

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• Negotiated contracts for talent, oversaw cast budgets and coordinated production schedules.
• Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery.
• Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
• Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
• Created production schedules to ensure that web product inventory dates, print marketing and PR deadlines were met.

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• Developed relationships with executive producers, producers, and directors.
• Led city and nationwide auditions, produced casting reels and pitched players to the Executive Producers and Network.
• Presented potential cast members to Executive Producers and Network Executives through weekly videos & written presentations.
• Segment Producer for The Phyllis George Show 6-9/91 Produced guest interviews as well as demonstrations.
• Work directly with executive producers and directors to develop project casting criteria.
• Maintained cast budget throughout production, worked closely with executive producers to execute creative vision.

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• Create and post casting notices on several platforms such as Facebook and Backstage.
• Managed social media platforms for TruthCasting (Twitter, Facebook, etc).
• Promoted shows through social media and marketing platforms via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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• Manage high volumes of actor submission emails and schedule auditions.
• Answer high volume of calls and emails in a timely and professional manner.
• Managed high volume of submissions, maintained subject information files and footage library.
• Schedule and Hold High Volume Casting Sessions with Directors and Producers.
• Answer high volume of phone calls on multiple lines as well as transferring them to various desks throughout the office.
• Handled high volume calls on multiple phone lines and directed them to the appropriate channels.

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• Generated, processed and approved all talent agreements for every television Pilot, MOW, Mini-series, episodic series.
• Generated lists of potential talent ideas for projects in development, pilots, MOW and on-air programming.

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• Managed the entire selection process- to final selection of cast - working closely with company and network executives.
• Drafted original breakdowns for distribution and deal memo s for talent upon final selections.

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• Supervised and handled issues and multiple special events related to casting assignments including public relations and marketing.
• Designed strategies for effective auditions, call backs with directors and special events.
• Hire and cast crew for music video production Talent scout Talent manager Events coordinator

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• Hosted and organized auditions, callbacks and open calls.
• Uploaded casting auditions information to internal website so clients could apply for open calls.
• Traveled the country, promoted and organized open calls.
• Assist with Open Calls, and occasionally travel to set to assist with organizing background actors
• Assisted with Open Calls for background actors.
• Organized and executed open calls for new Union and Non-Union applicants and uploaded the information into Central Casting's LA/NY database.

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• Helped with SAG-AFTRA contracts and paperwork organization
• Coordinate with SAG-AFTRA to ensure proper implementation of contracts.
• Create Deal Memos and submit Station 12 Forms to SAG-AFTRA.
• Worked with SAG-AFTRA and completed paperwork for the actors in our film.
• Manage SAG-AFTRA contracts and one-sheets.

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• Organized and facilitated the casting of actors for all speaking roles in film, TV or theater projects.
• Selected the cast for a variety of Network TV Series, including The Shield and Cold Case.
• Experienced the casting for advertisements, TV, movies and commercials.
• Coordinated all casting payroll for daily syndicated TV soap opera.
• Booked Celebrities, Musicians and Experts for various TV segments.
• Scheduled and Budgeted all Film and TV productions.
• Freelance writer of TV movies for Hallmark Channel.
• Nominated for Casting Society Artios Award for Best Dramatic Casting in TV Series
• Casted over 1200 talents and TV personalities.

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• Helped in the casting commercials, print ads, television, and major motion pictures in the SF and LA areas.

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• Supervised and directed the editing of video footage pitched to network executives for approval.
• Attended over thirty meetings with network executives helping pitch concepts and build relationships.
• Scheduled all casting sessions with the Casting Director and Actor, and for callbacks with Casting Director and network executives.

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• Managed Casting of Films, Commercials, PSA's, and Internal Media/Marketing.
• Find talent for independent films and various commercials and PSA's.

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• Created and edited actor demo reels for EVP and VP meetings using IMovie and Cast It.
• Edited auditions with iMovie, converted video files and assets to send to producers.
• Experience in Breakdown Express, iMovie, and QuickTime
• Edited actor's videos with iMovie.

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