How the Casting Director Process Works!

[@mah_6632]

I would love to see a video on how to become a casting director or an assistant. This is definitely one of the areas of careers that I am interested in!

[@BellaHibbs]

Hi since there is no degree or program to become a CD the most common way is through apprenticeship or interning at a casting office :)

[@laurencheyenne4]

@@BellaHibbs thanks for the advice

[@MichaelRayVaughn]

This video was much appreciated! I would always see the intro part on Actors Access profile but never thought about how important it was until i watched this video. I always thought the demo reel would be more important. But both go hand and hand after seeing how many submissions a casting director receives for a project! I’m definitely adding an intro to my Actors Access! Thanks so much for the tips🙏🏾 please continue to bless us with more amazing content!

[@michaelbarnum9613]

Wow, Thanks for the transparency!

[@michaelbarnum9613]

also thanks to Belgica for the recc on your channel.

[@soniachamberlaindunkinson4435]

Really good information. I didn't realize what all was involved and how special it is to just get a call to audition. I would love to see a video on self taping. It is one of the most important tools for an actor, especially now that we are socially distancing.

[@BellaHibbs]

Tomorrow I'm doing a self-tape lesson on a Facebook and Instagram live 1pm :)

[@lamarbrown3531]

@@BellaHibbs hello I am hoping for on the big screen

[@lamarbrown3531]

@@BellaHibbs you should robbie Jones from Tyler Perry's Temptation and DC titans season 2 one tree hill

[@littlebandido2422]

Is there a website like legit one that i can follow for my dying dream of acting? Lol

[@paoda-ven]

Thank you!

[@knowen32]

Thank you

[@meego_marron4202]

You are great !!

[@savoir777faire]

Thank you so much for the great information! Very useful! 😊 How do I get started?

[@karsynelizabeth3146]

Thank you for sharing! Really cool to see how the process works!

[@BellaHibbs]

Thanks for watching!

[@nolashdemon]

I quit working as a union crew member to pursue my dream to become a casting director. Thanks for sharing this information, as I'm trying to get my foot in the door as a casting assistant. I'm from Vancouver, goal is to make it to LA

[@Anthony_Francisco_Art]

This is very informative. I am branching out as a director and knowing this really helped me understand what to expect . Thank you so much!

[@Imhere4761]

I've been on that red circle before! Great information for my side of things. I had not realized how extensive the Casting Director's job was.

[@BellaHibbs]

Yes, the red circle! :)) Thanks for watching

[@vanessasiren7667]

Great! Lucky to have worked with both of them, and Faith is also super nice, genuine and professional. I am grateful and humbled to work with them and learn from them! Anxiously waiting for the next video! thanks so much Bella!!!

[@BellaHibbs]

Aw we love working with you too! :)

[@Lovebliss22]

Thank you for sharing this!! Really help full!

[@donting24]

Love this

[@twhitehurst391]

Great video share! Thanks Bella 👍🏼

[@BellaHibbs]

Thank you for watching :)

[@GoodFaithCasting]

Great video!

[@BellaHibbs]

Thanks!

[@mariealvarez3020]

Thank you so much Bella! Great information! Thanks for describing both sides of the Casting process...very helpful!!!

[@BellaHibbs]

Of course! I'm so glad you liked it :)

[@AmyStackAmyEmily]

Thank you, Bella! Great information!

[@cstephenfoster]

love it

[@aldgansky]

Very helpful! Much love from Toronto

[@susansmith-Bibleresearch4674]

So good, thank you

[@amycrater8645]

Love this! Thanks so much for sharing, Bella.

[@lipmade2391]

Good evening Mrs Bella.My name is Ken Louis.And I am from the Bahamas.I always wanted to become an Actor.I would always pratice acting tips and more.But I’ve always dreamed to become an actor.I jsut dodmt found no agents at all.How dl I get this orpportunity please?It wluld be great to hear from your response.👍🏾

[@deborarosatto]

Hi Bella! This video is so helpful, mostly because as an actor we just focus on our side of the story and I personally love to see the other side of stories. I'm really glad you decided to share it, wish you all the best for your career! Hopefully we can work together soon! :)

[@awesometastic09]

What’s platform is your company using? Is that a coded website ? The organization of that submission process looks so convenient

[@BellaHibbs]

We use Breakdown Services :)

[@crystaljay]

What if we have no resume and no experience. But want to just try it for experience for the first time

[@BellaHibbs]

Hi! Doing background/extra work is a great way to get started! You can add it to your resume and it's good to get on set to see how everything works! :)

[@EduardoLopez-qm9iy]

Hello since are you casting director are you in the union ?

[@BellaHibbs]

No, there is no union for Casting Directors

[@PageAndPerformance]

Do you read the script yourself to get the character breakdowns or does the client do that?

[@BellaHibbs]

It's about 50/50. Sometimes we get the character breakdowns upfront before we read the script and other times we will pull the script :). TV and commercials typically send character breakdowns upfront

[@danmeck5978]

Do you see the submissions in the order that the agents submit them? Ie if an agent submits actors 10 mins after you put out the breakdown, will those actors be at the top of your headshot thumbnails?

[@nuschlerclark895]

Show us how Avengers or Titanic was casted!

[@Candlelitfolklore]

Thank you for sharing!!! When a director/ad agency/etc sends you a script and what their looking for, is there room for putting in you’re own suggestions. For example, if they ask for a 5’10 white man, but you think a black or Asian man of the same height might be better, can you share you’re opinion or do you have to strictly stick to what they want?

[@BellaHibbs]

Yes, we do but more for film/tv. When is comes to commercials they are pretty strict on what they want :)

[@taliyahfucien1474]

How do you become a casting director? I'm not finding much information about becoming one.

[@BellaHibbs]

The most common way is through apprenticeship. Working your way up from casting assistant to casting associate then casting director.