Finding Actors For Short Films: Auditioning Actors

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In this filmmaking tips for indie film casting video, I talk about how important it is to hold auditions for actors to best determine which actors and actresses to cast in your indie film or feature film.
I also talk about how you, as an independent filmmaker, can avoid a lot of problems I did when trying to hold an audition for actors for your indie film and also save a ton of money by having actors submit their auditions to you online instead of booking expensive conference rooms for those responding to your casting call.
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[@user-jw4fn6fh2x]

Great advice!

[@IndependentFilmProducerU]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@loudthoughtsstudio]

Hi. I'll be casting my first film soon and I'm curious about when the actors get the audition sides. Are sides ever given in advance or is it always on the day of the audition? Thanks.

[@IndependentFilmProducerU]

Thanks for the comment Tonji! I always send them in advance because the actors that really want the part will have it memorized (or will have at least studied it carefully) and will focus more on their acting and delivery (which is what I want). I don’t like treating casting as a game of “gotcha”. The actors who did not prep for the audition will easily eliminate themselves by not practicing the audition sides, and it will show on audition day. Hope this helps!

[@FllyGirl8]

When you did the in person auditions did you have them read from the script you were casting for?

[@IndependentFilmProducerU]

+Arimadia Davis thanks for the question Arimadia! And no, I found some "audition sides" from different websites that I had them read from. Did not want my screenplay out there like that. You can find free audition sides just by googling the term. Hope this helps!

[@RealifeFilms]

I was just wondering, is that normal practice to audition material that is not going to be actually used in your production? Thank you for the informative video.

[@IndependentFilmProducerU]

RealifeFilms thanks for the question! I never use my original screenplay when doing auditions. I find what are called "audition sides" or monologues and have that for the actors to used as audition material. HOWEVER, in my casting call I always make it clear what the role is that they are auditioning for and also I give a synopsis of the film in the casting call. I am actually addressing this in my next video upload so be sure to subscribe to the channel to be notified once it's up! Hope this helps

[@IndependentFilmProducerU]

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[@jordijosevidalesrueda3453]

hey bro im tryna do create my own short film but the thing is that I need partner auditions. do you have any advice for partner auditions.

[@IndependentFilmProducerU]

Hey Jordi, thanks for stopping by the channel! I've actually never heard of partner auditions. Did a google search and nothing immediately came up. Can you give me a bit more context about what you are trying to accomplish?

[@jordijosevidalesrueda3453]

The DSLR Chronicles it's basically a film of two teens who got snowed in a car, they used to date and i have dream sequences that would create character development exploring the fears and vices of these teens. I need people with chemistry and that understand how it is to date at this age. I'm a senior in highschool btw i have a Partime job, im almost sure I've found my lead actor and actresses.

[@jordijosevidalesrueda3453]

The DSLR Chronicles and i heard of partner audition's on the star wars original trilogy

[@IndependentFilmProducerU]

Sounds good Jordi! The best thing I recommend is to go the route I mentioned in the video and to have people submit their auditions to you via video. But if you think you have found your lead characters already, then that's fine as well!

[@IndependentFilmProducerU]

It sounds a bit like you are referring to a situation in where you would have two actors audition side-by-side to see if they are a good fit for the part and together. I would rather just find the best characters you can get from solo auditions, and then have them work together during a rehearsal. Some actors are nervous enough just for the solo audition, so I would not force them to audition alongside someone they have never worked with before IMO. Hope this helps!

[@353Studios]

At the 50th "you know" I had to stop watching .

[@IndependentFilmProducerU]

I think I've gotten better since 2017, hahaha 😅

[@IndependentFilmProducerU]

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[@IndependentFilmProducerU]

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[@353Studios]

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