Monday Myth Debunkers – Casting Directors Don’t Actually Watch Reels.
If there was a prize for the biggest #mythdebunker, it would go to this one. Nothing could be further from the truth. And here’s the why… If you didn’t already know: casting is a LOT of work. Between the speedy expectations of casting, the multiple projects on our plate, we have to efficiently allot time for: producer sessions, emails, avail checks, breakdowns, script reading, generals, budget crunching, submission reviewing, list-making, reel editing, pitch calls, concept meetings, studio/network calls, director calls, …