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Casting Revealed: A Guide for Film Directors

At a Glance

  • Guide to casting actors in films
  • Shows how to find the best actors, regardless of your budget
  • Covers every step of the casting process

“Seventy-five percent of directing is casting.”
— Alfred Hitchcock

Want to make a great movie? Get a great cast! 

Learn where and how to find the best actors, regardless of your budget, and what to do when they are standing in front of you, awaiting your brilliant direction. This comprehensive guide explains every step in the casting process — from filing union paperwork and posting effective audition announcements, to running successful casting sessions and tracking down the agents representing who you want to cast.

“Schell puts the art and process of casting into a clear perspective. This should be required reading for any first-time filmmaker, and even old pros will find this valuable.”
— Steve Michelson, Executive Producer – Lobitos Creek Ranch Productions

“There can never be too much good information about the casting process! Read and learn!”
— Sarah Kliban, casting director, San Francisco – International Talent Casting: Milk, All About Evil, NBC’s Trauma

“… an excellent resource for directors, producers and new actors. Clear and concise, it steers the reader from common pitfalls when choosing and working with actors. It’s a must-have for anyone embarking on a new film or video. Bravo!”
— Nanci Gaglio, award-winning writer and director, co-creator/executive producer: Venus Rising, BBC

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Meet the Author: Hester Schell

Hester Schell is a master acting teacher, writer, producer, stage and film director, actor, mentor and coach. Her academic background includes: Tenured Professor of Theatre Arts: De Anza College in California, where she pioneered the film acting and stand-up comedy programs; Adjunct Professor of Theatre: Notre Dame de Namur University. Guest Faculty: University of London, San Francisco's Film Arts Foundation, The San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking and Film Acting Bay Area.

Current teaching: filmactingbayarea.com
Speaking engagements: Connecticut Screenwriters Association, Bay Area Women in Film and Media, San Francisco Film Arts Fou...

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