Casting Director Tom Donahue Examines Casting Process

Most cinephiles likely wouldn't know the answer to the question, "Who is Marion Dougherty?" Dougherty was a guiding influence in making the role of casting director what it is today and is cited by many of Hollywood's biggest names as establishing their careers. Having been in the business for over 50 years, she "found" and aided fledging actors such as Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Glenn Close, Danny Glover and Jon Voight, to name a few.

Tom Donahue's Casting By examines the role of the casting director, a position that finds the fresh faces of film, often championing unknown actors that studios and directors didn't want to take a chance on.

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Cameron Crowe Film is Looking for a Minnesota Boy Role

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (KMSP) - 

Producers of a new Cameron Crowe movie starring Bradley Cooper and Emma Stone are seeking a Minnesota boy to play a mainland kid who spent most of his life growing up on a military base.

When asked why she's looking in the Twin Cities, Debbie Delisi told FOX 9 NEws "This is my little gold mine."

"I did a big casting search, same position for the Sony movie 'Captain Phillips,'" she explained. "I found four of my leads in Minneapolis that came to an open call."

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Common Mistakes on Student Film Auditions

In a field that requires spending so much time becoming someone else, it’s no wonder that new actors have a little trouble portraying their most important character - themselves. While student films are not the end goal for most aspiring Hollywood talent, landing roles in student productions is often vital to obtaining reel footage and establishing film work on a resume. 

After casting multiple student shorts last semester, I noticed several problems that otherwise talented actors caused for themselves during the casting process. Here are four easily avoidable major mistakes actors make when auditioning for student films:

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Sci-Fi 'Star-Crossed Auditions Goes Into Pre-Production

Today TVShowAuditions.info is reporting that Danni Productions and Ole' Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television Production are now in pre-production on the brand new science fiction romance series "Star-Crossed", and casting calls will be going out for series regulars, guest starring, and recurring roles. 

Additional casting for smaller speaking roles will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana where shooting on the series will take place from August 18th through December 1st, 2013. The show's extras will be cast locally throughout production on the first season. The series is about children from an alien race that landed on Earth a decade ago are finally allowed to integrate into the human high school. An attraction develops between an alien boy Roman, and a human girl Emery who is not popular.

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Disney Channel Casting Director Looks to San Antonio, TX for a New Star

We’ve got BIG news for Texas teens and tweens with dreams of starring on Disney Channel and Disney XD. Judy Taylor, Senior Vice President, Casting and Talent Relations for Disney Channel  is heading to San Antonio for a free, open casting call July 27 and 28.

Disney has a long history of showcasing Dallas talent, from Demi Lovato to Selena Gomez; Selena was discovered in an opening casting call much like this one in 2004.

Judy will be looking for a diverse group of actors, singers and dancers ages 10 to 17 for upcoming kid- and family-targeted series and movies produced for Disney Channel and Disney XD. Kids with last names beginning with A-M will be seen July 27 and last names from N-Z July 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, 101 Bowie St., in downtown San Antonio. Parking will not be available at the Marriott Rivercenter, so attendees are advised to find a public parking facility.

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'Community' Auditions for 'The Way Way Back'

The limited release of The Way Way Back is just around the corner the weekend following July 4th. If you haven't seen the trailer for the hit Sundance comedy, make sure you check it out. With a cast that includes Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney, Sam Rockwell and more supporting the young lead Liam James, as he stumbles upon the greatest summer of his life while on a trip with his mother (Collette) and prickish potential step-father (Carell). 

Now co-directors and co-writers Nat Faxon and Jim Rash team up to test out the latter's co-workers like Joel McHale and Danny Pudi from the NBC comedy series "Community" to audition for the film. And Will Forte also pops in to try out for a role too. 

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Insightful Tips on Dealing with Self-Tape Audition

With shorter production, tighter budgets, and more out-of-state shoots, a taped audition may become your first—and sometimes only—connection with casting directors, producers and directors. A self-taped audition may be submitted when you’re out of town, on-set, facing scheduling challenges (you have too many appointments!), or you’re a casting office favorite—but they haven’t seen you play this type of role. 

The turnaround time for your self-taped audition is quick, with just days to read the script, make your strong specific choices, tape, edit, and send it in. How do you make sure we see and hear you while showing your personality and sharing your best performance and–receive a call-back or booking? When my clients cannot get to my studio to tape and coach their auditions, they use this alternative.

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