NYCastings - DirectSubmit » film production https://www.nycastings.com Casting Tools for Casting Directors and On-Camera Talent Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:20:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.2 The Talent Release Form Explained https://www.nycastings.com/the-talent-release-form-explained/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-talent-release-form-explained https://www.nycastings.com/the-talent-release-form-explained/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2024 20:37:12 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=25310 Talent release forms are a legal document used in film production that grants permission from the actor (talent) to the production company to use their image, voice, and performance in the film. This form is essential to protect both the production company and the actor, ensuring that the usage of the actor’s performance is clearly defined […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-talent-release-form-explained/feed/ 0 Crafting Scenes with Words: A Guide to Director-Actor Communication https://www.nycastings.com/crafting-scenes-with-words-a-guide-to-director-actor-communication/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crafting-scenes-with-words-a-guide-to-director-actor-communication https://www.nycastings.com/crafting-scenes-with-words-a-guide-to-director-actor-communication/#comments Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:59:11 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24980 Effective communication between a director and actors is an essential cornerstone of theatrical and cinematic art. This dynamic interplay not only shapes the portrayal of characters and the narrative arc of the production but also fosters a collaborative environment where creativity can flourish. Directors use specific terminology to convey their vision, provide guidance, and evoke […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/crafting-scenes-with-words-a-guide-to-director-actor-communication/feed/ 0 The SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget Project Agreement https://www.nycastings.com/the-sag-aftra-micro-budget-project-agreement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-sag-aftra-micro-budget-project-agreement https://www.nycastings.com/the-sag-aftra-micro-budget-project-agreement/#comments Sun, 12 Nov 2023 19:17:43 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24781 Deciding whether to make your film project non-union or union is a pivotal choice that can significantly impact the scope, budget, and potential reach of your production. Opting for a non-union route often provides more flexibility in terms of budget constraints and casting options, potentially making it suitable for independent or smaller-scale projects. Conversely, going […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-sag-aftra-micro-budget-project-agreement/feed/ 0 What’s a 2nd Assistant Director? https://www.nycastings.com/whats-a-2nd-assistant-director/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-a-2nd-assistant-director https://www.nycastings.com/whats-a-2nd-assistant-director/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:20:46 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=19086 We’re talking about the 2nd AD now! This is the second video in the Assistant Director Series. Tip me ya’ll! Do You want to thank me for anything? Just buy me a coffee! Keep me caffeinated while I make you more videos! http://bit.ly/SayThanksBuyMeACoffee – CashApp: $beyondfilmschool  Any questions about Film ask away!! Anything you want me […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/whats-a-2nd-assistant-director/feed/ 0 How and Why to Create Your Own Opportunities in FILM! https://www.nycastings.com/how-and-why-to-create-your-own-opportunities-in-film/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-and-why-to-create-your-own-opportunities-in-film https://www.nycastings.com/how-and-why-to-create-your-own-opportunities-in-film/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2020 18:29:29 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=18890 You can only wait around for opportunities in film for so long! Get out there and create your own stuff. Equipment I use: Canon Rebel T4i – https://amzn.to/2MGXksm Boom Rode Mic – https://amzn.to/2N9rq7g GVM Led Bi-Color Video Light: https://amzn.to/2IVCG4z Do you want to thank me for anything? Just buy me a coffee! Keep me caffeinated […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-and-why-to-create-your-own-opportunities-in-film/feed/ 0 What’s a 1st Assistant Director? https://www.nycastings.com/whats-a-1st-assistant-director/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-a-1st-assistant-director https://www.nycastings.com/whats-a-1st-assistant-director/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:57:27 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=18884 So, let’s talk about the 1st Assistant Director, what they do, their responsibilities, and what are some characteristics/skills they should have. Equipment I use: Canon Rebel T4i – https://amzn.to/2MGXksm Boom Rode Mic – https://amzn.to/2N9rq7g GVM Led Bi-Color Video Light: https://amzn.to/2IVCG4z Any questions about Film ask away!! Anything you want me to cover? Let me know!! […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/whats-a-1st-assistant-director/feed/ 0 POINT OF NO RETURN – Screenplay writer Dianne St. George takes us on her determined journey https://www.nycastings.com/point-of-no-return-screenplay-writer-dianne-st-george-takes-us-on-her-determined-journey-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=point-of-no-return-screenplay-writer-dianne-st-george-takes-us-on-her-determined-journey-2 https://www.nycastings.com/point-of-no-return-screenplay-writer-dianne-st-george-takes-us-on-her-determined-journey-2/#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:07:00 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/wpblog/point-of-no-return-screenplay-writer-dianne-st-george-takes-us-on-her-determined-journey-2/ You THINK you’ve heard this story… Page 5: A writer decides to create a screenplay about “what she knows.” Page 15: A friend offers up inspiring advice that gets this writer going. Page 30: The point of no return – Woman vows to finish the script, no matter what! Page 90: Violins signal tough times […]

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