Episode Details

9. Casting's Relationship with Producers, Getting Projects Greenlit, and Contracts

Season 1 Episode 9 Published 2 years, 10 months ago

Description

In this episode, Jess and Jenn explore the ins and outs of casting's relationship with producers. They share compelling personal anecdotes of producers who had their back during the casting process, as well as ways that producers could have been a bigger ally to Casting Directors in pre-production. They also give their advice on what aspiring Casting Directors should include in their contracts so they aren't taken advantage of, including consulting deals, active casting deals, and a right of first refusal.

— The Impact of Producers on a Casting Director's Career

— Qualities of the Producer & Casting Director Relationship Dynamic

— Positive Support from Producers during Casting

— Casting The Force Awakens

— Packaging Projects

— Saying Goodbye to a Project's Creative Team

— Giving Producers Feedback

— Indie Filmmaking vs. Studio Projects

— Getting Something Greenlit

— Negotiating Contracts & Being Willing to Walk Away

— Putting Consulting Deals and Active Casting Deals Together

— Contract Non-negotiables