casting director
noun
: a person who supervises the casting of dramatic productions (such as films and plays)
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The situation hasn’t gone unnoticed by casting directors, who in some cases are working to assist actors in reaching their qualification thresholds.
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Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 June 2024
Nailing Your Cold Read: A continuation of our signature Hollywood House event series session, volunteer attendees will perform a reading of sides in front of casting directors, producers, and other industry execs.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 26 June 2024
The actors, casting directors, costume designers, documentary, executives, makeup artists and hairstylists branches have invited more women than men.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 June 2024
Six branches invited more women than men this year: actors, casting directors, costume designers, documentary filmmakers, executives and makeup artists and hairstylists.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
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Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 June 2024
Nailing Your Cold Read: A continuation of our signature Hollywood House event series session, volunteer attendees will perform a reading of sides in front of casting directors, producers, and other industry execs.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 26 June 2024
The actors, casting directors, costume designers, documentary, executives, makeup artists and hairstylists branches have invited more women than men.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 June 2024
Six branches invited more women than men this year: actors, casting directors, costume designers, documentary filmmakers, executives and makeup artists and hairstylists.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
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“Casting director.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting%20director. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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