Question 1

What is the single biggest suggestion you would give to someone wanting to get into this career?

Jeffrey Marx · Accepted Answer

“Make a really clear resume. When there’s a stack of resumes in your inbox and they all look the same, it’s easy to get overlooked. Keep sending it, until you get a response. Don’t be afraid to be a little bold and maybe follow a Casting Producer on Instagram and introduce yourself.”

Question 2

What’s the #1 mistake people make when trying to get into this career?

Jeffrey Marx · Accepted Answer

“Thinking that it is going to be 100 percent awesome all the time. You have to genuinely love it and have a passion for the genre you are working in. You also have to genuinely love talking to people, and if you don’t truly care about it, people will know it, and it will show. Genuinely love what you do.”

Question 3

What is the question people should ask about this career but rarely do?

Jeffrey Marx · Accepted Answer

“There are no health benefits or anything, you pay out of pocket for everything you need in that department. The money you make is supporting you for literally everything, and I think a lot of people might not know that or think about that.”

Question 4

If you could describe in one word what makes you successful, what would it be?

Jeffrey Marx · Accepted Answer

“Gumption.”

Question 5

What does a Casting Assistant do?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

A Casting Assistant provides support to the Casting Director and Casting Associate via their general office responsibilities. These responsibilities may include coordinating appointments and auditions, answering phones and emails, communicating with vendors, and providing assistance during casting sessions.

Question 6

How do you get a job in casting?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

Getting a job in casting often means starting out as an intern, Production Assistant, or other entry-level job holder. From there, you can ascend to Casting Assistant, and with enough experience and professional contacts, may progress to Casting Associate or Casting Director.

Question 7

What does a Casting Coordinator do?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

There is a lot of overlap between the responsibilities of a Casting Assistant and Casting Coordinator. Both may involve reserving audition spaces, scheduling casting sessions, and coordinating with actors for those sessions.

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