{"product_id":"the-casting-handbook-for-film-and-theatre-makers-9780415688246","title":"The Casting Handbook: For Film and Theatre Makers","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. \u003ci\u003eThe Casting Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e 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 explores: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow to prepare a breakdown\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ewhere to source actors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow to prepare for a casting session\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow to make casting decisions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow a cast is put together\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow deals are done\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eethics and the law, with special reference to casting children\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow a casting director contributes to the initial development of the script\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow the casting works from fringe theatre to Hollywood blockbusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Casting Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Suzy Catliff, Jennifer Granville\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.60h x 6.90w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415688246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuzy Catliff\u003c\/strong\u003e has a degree in Dramatic Arts from Bretton Hall, and worked in stage management before attending the directors' course at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. She assisted and directed in regional repertory theatres, before becoming casting assistant to Sarah Bird and Michelle Guish in the 1990's, working on 'Sense and Sensibility', 'The English Patient' and 'Wilde' as well as numerous other films, television series and dramas. Suzy was casting director for BBC 1's flagship drama 'Casualty' for three years amongst other TV and Film projects, including the award winning 'D-Day', 'Silent Witness', 'Sir Gadabout' and UK casting on two series of 'Primeval' for ITV. She is currently UK casting consultant for Shaftesbury Films. Suzy works in drama schools, universities and film schools as director, casting director and teacher. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJennifer Granville\u003c\/strong\u003e has worked as an actor in repertory \u0026amp; West End theatre, film and TV. Her screenplays have won the La Femme, 21st Century and Latino Screenwriting Competitions. Producing credits include: \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Songs of Butterfish\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the Gold Plaque, Chicago Int. Film Festival and Special Jury Award at the New York Expo; \u003ci\u003eOn the Roof\u003c\/i\u003e, a Fuji Award-winning short; \u003ci\u003eThe Real Fawlty Towers, \u003c\/i\u003efor Anglia Television directed by Lindy Heymann and the experimental \u003ci\u003eWinesburg, Ohio\u003c\/i\u003e adapted from the Sherwood Anderson book of the same name. Her experimental screenplay, \u003ci\u003eMSI: The Anatomy of Integers and Permutation, s, \u003c\/i\u003e is currently being adapted into a graphic novel by Princeton University Press. She taught at the Ohio University School of Film in the USA and since 2005 has been Director of the Northern Film School at Leeds Metropolitan University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43195170816115,"sku":"9.78042E+12","price":96.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_774c51f4-2c94-4591-a913-d93657013d82.jpg?v=1752581140","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-casting-handbook-for-film-and-theatre-makers-9780415688246","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}