BONUS: Casting Confidential | Live at the Gasparilla International Film Festival
Casting ConfidentialShow Notes
In this special live edition, host Rose Rosen, CSA, is joined by casting directors Robin Carus, Cheryl Louden Kubin, and Kimberly Skyrme for an in-depth discussion on the critical role casting directors play in independent filmmaking. Recorded at the Gasparilla International Film Festival, in front of a live audience, the panel explores why casting should be budgeted from the start, how a casting director can legitimize a project to investors, and the importance of professional relationships in securing talent. They also tackle common challenges: attaching name talent without funding, navigating SAG-AFTRA rules, and balancing creative control with collaboration.
For actors, the episode offers valuable insight on self-taping, working with stepping-stone agencies, and whether social media metrics really matter. From practical advice to personal stories, this candid conversation is packed with takeaways for actors, producers, and indie filmmakers alike.
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Host, Creator and Producer: Rose Rosen, CSA @roserosencasting
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Host, Creator and Producer: Rose Rosen, CSA
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Music: Orville Wright @ohyeahbeats
Artwork: Ace Anderson @aceshotthat
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