Casting is among the most important filmmaking processes, and here the window opens to its nuances. Counterintelligence‘s rockstar casting director Rachel Meyer takes Chris through what it took to cast this movie, and other films she’s worked on.

She and Chris take us from how they were put in touch initially, through her review of the script, up to audition days and locking in the film’s pitch-perfect cast!

The second half of the episode reveals the specific workflow Rachel uses to cast movies. She covers organization, outreach techniques, and overall efficiency practices, from working with agencies to reaching out through social media.

This deep-dive presents how important and difficult a casting director’s work is, and how micro-budget filmmakers and producers can replicate this work if they’re strapped for cash.

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Casting a movie requires a great deal of work and patience. If you get two things from this episode, I hope you see how worthwhile a good casting director is, and how much goes into giving your film the face it deserves.

EPISODE OUTLINE

What casting directors actually do

What to look for in a casting director

Casting director expectations

How the casting process runs

Specific casting hurtles

Organizing a bootstrapped casting process

Interfacing with agencies and publicizing casting calls

Locking in talent

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