2014-08-16 17:08:33
Pre-Production Casting Budget-distribution
Budget distribution: Casting Director Paperwork-script copies, contracts, schedules, etc Audition equipment-Cameras, etc, Advertising Casting team-assistants and audition panel Rental space for auditions including meals, snacks, breaks Legal-production council-contact clauses, credit placement, etc Cast meet and greet dinner Full cast reading Misc meetings Extra expenses. Task complete 1-day
2014-08-18 17:08:33
Casting team
Hire assistants to help with managing entire audition can casting process. Audition panel will include-director, producer, casting director, and acting coach Task complete 1-day
2014-08-20 17:08:33
Character Story Board
Character descriptions are presented on a storyboard. Casting panel will list desired actor physical/personality characteristics and then establish a lead wish list of actors we will be reaching out to for possible lead and supporting roles. Task Complete 2 weeks
2014-09-01 17:08:33
Actor Research
Research actor's availability for longevity of filming process. Get an idea of last reported income on film project to anticipate asks during contract negotiation stages. Task Complete 1 week
2014-09-08 17:08:33
Scripts and Open Casting
Contact actor representation and send scripts to be read before auditions. Send out press release for open casting call for minor supporting roles. Task Complete 2 weeks
2014-09-23 17:08:33
Scheduling 1st round auditions
Coordinate screen tests with confirmed actors and major supporting cast. Task complete 1 week
2014-10-04 17:08:33
1st round auditions-Lead
Screen test and call backs for lead role contenders. Task complete 2 weeks
2014-10-18 17:08:33
1st round auditions-major supporting
Screen tests and call backs for major supporting roles.
2014-10-23 21:33:18
Open Casting Calls
Minor supporting roles screen test Task complete 4 days (1 week)
2014-10-27 21:33:18
Contract Negotiations
First drafts drawn up by production council then sent for review to actor's legal team and representation. Production council re-drafts based on terms of actor's team within overall casting budget allowance. Final drafts reviewed and confirmed. Term of contract: base pay, gross points, insurance and liabilities, housing, actor's team, travel, food, press and appearances, filming schedule, and misc. Task complete 3 weeks
2014-11-19 21:33:18
Cast Meet and Greet Dinner
Entire credited cast and film crew meeting and talking production schedule. Task complete 1 day
2014-11-20 21:33:18
Holiday Break
Break for Thanksgiving Holiday
2014-12-01 21:33:18
Full cast script reading
Entire cast and film crew script reading start to finish. Task complete 1 week
2014-12-06 21:33:18
Scouting/Casting for non-credited roles
Finding extras that will have a non-speaking role. Will be paid by voucher or check. Non-contract actors. Task complete 2 weeks
2014-12-19 21:33:18
Holiday Break
Break for Christmas and New Years
2015-01-05 21:33:18
Press Release Cast Confirmed
A huge press release on full cast for major summer 2015 feature film Task complete 1 day