What is the role of a Casting Director in a film?

    The person who organises the casting for the film. They arrange interviews and auditions, sometimes negotiate fees, and will work closely with the producer and director to help them find the right talent for the role.

    Casting Directors on large feature film productions are usually members of the industry trade body, The Casting Society of America.

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    Benjamin Craig is an award-winning filmmaker and chief executive of Cinemagine Media Limited. With a career spanning theatre, film, and new media, his credits include Waiting for Gorgo and Sparks and Embers. He is the author of the Cannes and Sundance Festival Virgin's Guides and has written for Vogue and GQ. Based in London, he is also the founder of filmmaking.net and holds a Masters in Producing Film & Television from Royal Holloway, University of London.

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