Filmmakers on Auditions

Filmmakers on Auditions

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Filmmakers on Auditions
  • What Is The Process For Actor Approval On Episodic TV?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    Who approves final casting for a one off TV episode?
    What is the process after being shortlisted?
    Who has the final say on a guest casting?

  • How Much Say Does A Director Get When Casting An Episodic?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    How much input will the episode's director of a TV show get into casting?
    Does the episode's director have the final say on the casting?
    Does that final decision on casting guest roles go to that episode's director?
    What...

  • How Many People Would You See For A Co-Star Or Guest role?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    How many actors are seen for a co-star?
    How many actors are auditioned for a guest star role?
    How many people are interviewed for a co-star or guest star role?
    What is the casting net for. smaller co-star roles?
    How many...

  • Do You Ask For Headshots & Resumes In Hardcopy?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    Does Kate Dennis want hardcopy of photo and resume at an audition?
    Do I bring hardcopies of my headshot and resume to an audition with Kate Dennis?
    Will Kate Dennis not like it if I do not bring a headshot and resume in ...

  • How Long Do You Watch A Self Tape Before You Know They're Not Right?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    How much say do you have in the final casting decision?
    Do you get a say in the final casting decision?
    Does casting have a say in the final decision?
    Do casting directors get a say in the final decision?
    Do CDs get a sa...

  • When, If Ever, Can Actors Improvise Or Paraphrase In Auditions?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    Can actors improv in audition?
    Can I add a button at the end of my audition?
    Can I paraphrase in auditions?
    Can I improvise in my audition?
    How much can I paraphrase in auditions?
    Do I have to follow the script exactly i...

  • How Important Is It To Be Off Book In An Audition?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    Do I need to be off book?
    Should I know all my lines for my auditions?
    Can I read from the sides at my auditions?
    How well should I know my lines at your office?
    Can I hold the script and read my audition?
    Do I need to l...

  • What Backdrop Colors Do You Prefer In A Self Tape?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    What backdrop colors are best for self tapes?
    For self tapes, what backdrop color should I choose?
    Is blue best for self tapes?
    Is a grey background best for self tapes auditions?
    What color is best for backdrops?
    For my...

  • Do You Ever Watch Unsolicited self tapes?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    Would Kate Dennis ever watch a tape she did not ask for?
    Is Kate Dennis open to unsolicited self tape?
    If I send a self tape to a film director, do you think they will watch it?
    Will directors watch a blind submission?
    I...

  • Do You Like A Second Option For A Self Tape?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    Should I tape multiple takes on a self tape?
    Does Kate Dennis prefer more than one take on an audition?
    How many takes should I include on my audition tape?
    Is one, two or three takes preferred on a self tape audition?
    H...

  • In An Audition, Should I Talk In The Character's Voice Before & After The Scene?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    Should I stay in accent the whole audition?
    Should I arrive in character to an audition?
    Should I stay in character during an audition?
    Should I speak in the character's voice before and after my audition?
    Should I break...

  • What Is Your Preferred Delivery Of Self Tapes?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    Does Kate care how she receives self tapes?
    Do filmmakers have any preference for self tape delivery?
    How should I send self tapes to film directors?
    What is the preferred way to send a tape to a director?
    Do directors h...

  • How Important Is A Great Self Tape Reader?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    Are self tape readers make or break for auditions?
    How important is an excellent self tape reader?
    Does a great self tape reader ever make a difference?
    Will a bad self tape reader ruin my audition?
    Do directors care if ...

  • Do You Like Actors To Wear Costumes Or Dress The Part?

    Kate Dennis
    Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, Glow

    Should I dress in full costume at a casting?
    Can I costume for an audition?
    Should I wear full costume at a casting?
    At a casting, can I go full costume?
    Would you recommend, full costume at an audition?
    At an audition, ...