How to Hold an Audition

Catherine Farrington Garcia, RocketJump's Director of Operations and in-house casting director for VGHS, goes over the basics for holding an audition!
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[@PogieJoe]

I would definitely say don't judge an audition by how much experience they've had. We've had people come in who had long long lists of "experience" that were actually terrible and several people who came in with little to no experience who became our leads!

[@jeffreyfigueroa4423]

Harrison Ford was just there to read lines in the audition, he wasn't really an actor but Lucas loved him and coasted him as Han Solo

[@amaurylannes]

+Jeffrey Figueroa *casted

[@jeffreyfigueroa4423]

+Amaury Lannes thank you

[@amaurylannes]

Jeffrey Figueroa no problem!

[@TimelineProvision]

+PogieJoe are cast people good at detecting a good actor? in one of my films there was an actor who i thought was kinda lame but alot of people liked his acting the best....im confused

[@tnuoccaeht]

I WISH casting directors were as cool as this haha

[@JohnnyFilmsy-Boi]

Thank! Extremely helpful! I'm in high school and putting together auditions at an arts center in my state. I'm both excited to see what actors I can find but also terrified of seeming unprofessional with it being a non-paid job for them, and this being my first short film. These tips have helped me think it through a bit. Thanks again!

[@amilcarhernandez3285]

I’m in the literal same position right now I’m holding an audition after school and I’m a bit nervous

[@sophiamanson7444]

Wish I would've watched this before I started my post for auditions. This is my 1st time holding auditioning. I just wrote a full film. I'll definitely apply this to my next one.

[@garrisondinsmore5808]

how did it go?

[@condoti]

I was just clicking through videos about film making and found this. Though I didn't expect to watch it to the end, I did. Solid video.

[@qx4n9e1xp]

This was a phenomenal video. Very much more informative than I thought. I came in knowing nothing about casting, but not I feel like I've learned a lot to make it easier for me, and them as well.

[@Sammy315Gaming]

This is very insightful and helpful. We are working on our story for our future films and once our crew finishes the story and dialogues, we will be scouting for actors and actresses. Very excited to finally be able to share my visions...

[@oantimido]

REEEEEEALLY AWESOME!!

[@Scifibasskid]

really good incite into something almost no one talks about. now i just need a project big enough for casting. thanks!

[@Scifibasskid]

Thank you oh mighty gramatical youtube troll. What will i ever do without your guidance? Lol i can't help it.

[@Scifibasskid]

lol I'm just kiddding around. I use an outdated phone with terrible auto correct

[@Scifibasskid]

haha no harshes. You doing film stuff?

[@CZsWorld]

Funny, I just held one yesterday.

[@ScottsShots]

+CZsWorld What was it like?

[@CZsWorld]

+knifebladepresents I've done a few of these now. If you overbook yourself to see someone every 2-3 minutes, you will have a comfortably full schedule of actors.

[@connorgirgsdies7521]

Im an Actor wanna make a Movie ?

[@CZsWorld]

+Connor Girgsdies Where are you located?

[@connorgirgsdies7521]

+CZsWorld I don't think it works because im in Germany and I can't fly to USA

[@stephenfoster5318]

Thank you, that was really helpful in the most stressful of times when I have no help with pointing me in the right direction, after seeing your clip I feel that I now know what to do

[@woodie8946]

This really helps me understand an actor and how to work with them, as well as casting.

[@CharlieQueenRPG]

This is a really well put together video with a lot of helpful info. Thank you.

[@GreenstonestudiosCoUk]

Really great videos you guys are making!

[@MissLionRose]

Great info! Catherine is such a pro :)

[@CZsWorld]

I think the flake rate for LA is more like 50% than 5%.

[@samsonaaron9340]

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[@tyrocky3759]

@Samson Aaron Instablaster ;)

[@samsonaaron9340]

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[@samsonaaron9340]

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[@tyrocky3759]

@Samson Aaron no problem =)

[@Triflixfilms]

Very helpful for future projects!

[@HaloUnion]

Really great information here. I think a great deal of holding a good audition is really just in having good common sense. Great to have a video like this breaking it all down though.

[@jasoncentracchio4836]

This was a great video. Very informative.

[@dallasdandigitalproduction393]

Fantastic info. Thx guys.

[@InTheComments.]

Very well said. Thank you for this!

[@ProfessorUniverse95]

I remember I didn't audition for the role of Kenickie in secondary school, I guess they just asked me and I agreed to take the part which was one of the best decisions I ever made. In my drama club I was given the role of Dr. Frankenstein, but I couldn't get the mad scientist personality so I switched with one of my friends and I had his part, Dr. Frankenstein's assistant and no it wasn't Igor haha

[@coronatedraven5663]

Omg this was so helpful! Thank you so much.

[@bradhouston4734]

Thanks so much for this info. I am an aspiring and learning filmmaker, so maybe one day I won't have to cast, but either way I think that it's important for me to 'get' this critical role/talent! Thank you 😀🕺🏽🎥🏖🇦🇺

[@JoshPaice]

Really nice video guys!

[@TERRAMOUNT]

I love your videos!

[@MichaelHurdleStudio]

Very good information. Thank you..

[@alanelba]

Great advice! good stuff

[@bobunitone]

My first experience with casting was horrible but I'm glad I failed in that regard because it's shaped me into a filmmaker where my cast needs to be on my level and the crew's. I don't like sets that are cliquey and where some people feel left out, especially for above the line connecting with bellow. My latest short (I feel like a dweeb saying that..) I met with the actors without having them read a single line from my script or any written work, we just shot the shit and talked. Once I get a feel of their personality and character traits, I can sense where I can mold them into the character desired as well as knowing what they can bring. Also, actors have friends who are other actors and that's also chemistry they already have. Like I said about my failed casting project, the actors were foreign to each other and the lack of chemistry showed. Anyway, I'm still learning and the next project I'll tackle it with a new method. Awesome videos yo!

[@nathanchin2483]

This video was great.

[@paoladeandrade2308]

Thank you so much!

[@natanaelbarrostoca]

I'm not an actor, but I feel I wanted to audition to you, you're such a pro.

[@rebeccas8404]

Thanks so much this was super helpful! ^_^

[@kitkatkid090]

Very Useful. Thanks

[@charityskidd]

Thank you!

[@varunpillai]

So, do you have a teleprompter or what ! ? You are an amazing presenter anyway.

[@quirkygirl63]

so helpful, thanks

[@KletosMinistries]

Thank you very helpful.

[@LayingInAMeadow]

Thanks great video

[@query1527]

Catherine is awesome

[@lakeishaellison4663]

Thank you 🙏🏿😊

[@stevedillard9169]

Great production! Especially calling out whomever did a great job with the colors...jewelry, dress, BG, and they even matched her eyes! Well done guys! I did have a question: when someone comes in for an audition, other than the sides, how much, if any, of the script should they know? Or would you wait to see if the actor asks? Thanks! Steven

[@kinamjara]

thank you

[@MeshachMalley]

Do you have suggestions on what to do when you are holding an audition for a project that you aren't paying people for?

[@tonyd.wilson1646]

Thank you ma'am 🔥💎🔥🌹🔥 wicked channel

[@jerrycornelius3466]

Good tips.You wouldnt believe how many top UK CDs make some rookie errors when casting.They should watch this vid.

[@BadassRandomness]

Can you guys make a video about how to start writing a script?

[@SkintSNIPER262]

+BadassRandomness Start with an idea.

[@ScottsShots]

Then, take a look at your idea and try to do something unique with it. Think outside the box.

[@SkintSNIPER262]

And continue to add and build to it.

[@BadassRandomness]

RobotProductions09 Thanks bro!

[@petergugganig3225]

Take a small notebook with you to write down ideas :)

[@BrandyBuizel]

I had anxiety watching this.

[@LeoStriker17]

Hey guys. Great video as always. I was curious to ask, how can I be able to become an actor?

[@visforvendetta1326]

This is for anyone who can answer this question. I had a friend who was casted for a role, but she later decided that the role wasn't right for her after reading the script. Hence why wouldn't we want to give the actors the whole script, so they know if the script is right for them?

[@gisforgrievous8859]

I have a lot of projects in mind and don't wanna use the same actors so I might tell them that I could use them for something eventually.

[@HungHeiLong]

I am now casting for a short film, except a side, what should also be included?

[@goldenboyproductions7229]

I gave her a thumbs up because I like the way she looks :) oh yeah, the info was good, too.

[@purplealchemistofficial]

2:44 Nice XD

[@tristansavoie-berube2649]

Montreal

[@judichristopher4604]

This is a great video ... but the background music was interfering with your voice... a little hard to hear you sometimes..

[@judichristopher4604]

This was very informative... but the background music was disruptive... (especially the organ music part)... I want to HEAR your tutorial, you explaining it... The video was great "Thank YOU".

[@olivermitchell4968]

Why do I get the feeling that the spreadsheet wasn't real

[@fozzarz]

Hi RocketJump, what would you suggest for someone who doesn't have access to an empty room? I'm currently in school and so I don't really have a private place that I could go to conduct interviews. Thanks for your help.

[@jackmiddleton2080]

+fozzarz Well... If it is a student film then your school library has private rooms.

[@tirlen]

Where was this, like, literally two weeks ago???

[@JEdit23]

Wow that's quite a response to your audition @ 2:01

[@filmnewsreport3231]

What if you put an audition at the moon as a joke and an actor took it seriously and became astronaut just to do an audition at the moon.

[@DjSoulKing]

You freaking cast him in every role! :P

[@jonbrandre3006]

Leonardo DiCaprio?

[@daffy2115]

That’s dedication

[@hurriicanes5748]

what should I put on a judges rubric?

[@justinwhiting747]

How do I go about auditioning for a film?

[@hizzaddinno394]

Seeing a spreadsheet timetable with dead A-listers on it gave me a chill.

[@MemorySeva]

whats the song that starts at 8:53 can someone please tell me?

[@jackmiddleton2080]

Why do all these films have a person in charge of casting? If I was the writer or director, I would really want to be in charge of casting.

[@storywala88]

The download link don't work in the videos.

[@thatguy-tl1gb]

So, when are you supposed to give them the script?

[@thatguy-tl1gb]

+RocketJump Film School Thanks!

[@irregular1430]

Is that the hacker sack guy from ‘How I met your Mother’?

[@voracioust2499]

what about if your short film has minimal dialogue

[@Paulismyhero777]

Voracious T you could have them react to action or to your reader's dialogue

[@reallivebluescat]

by "the moon" do you mean Europe?

[@tracktourmusiclibrary]

maybe I'd gotten the job as an extra if I looked into this before?

[@HarpreetSingh-iz8em]

Where is in the audition in USA can you tell me

[@bobunitone]

Sheet, what are the tax breaks for shooting on the moon?

[@patriciagibson5362]

Great information and presented in an interesting way. I could have absorbed more without the repetitive, annoying background 'music'.

[@adammacnay6256]

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[@ChristianRuppelt]

8:13 … the guy staring at them in the back is really creeping me out.

[@WhaddafrickTV]

+Christian Ruppelt ?

[@ChristianRuppelt]

SlayTheRake Look at the display in the background!

[@joguzman879]

Hai. First.

[@judichristopher4604]

... background music is totally unnecessary... especially the organ music... annoying.

[@ashlychauhan9151]

Dear Cathy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wish you were not married,,,but well...I can endure the pain....You are extremely exquisite

[@gardenbro4207]

That's one distracting set of 🦉🦉