{"product_id":"casting-handbook","title":"Casting Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eCasting is a crucial creative element of any production - and yet the craft and skills needed to put together a successful and exciting cast are often overlooked. The Casting Handbook explains the casting process from beginning to end and covers everything producers and directors needs to know – as well as proving a fascinating and illuminating read for actors. The book exploreshow to prepare a breakdownwhere to source actorshow to prepare for a casting sessionhow to make casting decisionshow a cast is put togetherhow deals are doneethics and the law, with special reference to casting childrenhow a casting director contributes to the initial development of the scripthow the casting works from fringe theatre to Hollywood blockbustersThe Casting Handbook considers actors’, producers’, agents’ and directors’ relationship with a casting director, the day to day work that is casting, and how approaching it in a professional and informed manner can make the difference to the final product.Including interviews with actors, agents, directors, casting directors and producers; case studies; exercises; and a fact file of useful templates and contacts, this book offers a thorough induction into the casting process, suitable for students and early career professionals in any media.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44556045680878,"sku":"9780415688222","price":227.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9780415688222.jpg?v=1703537989","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/casting-handbook","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}