#8 casting

Having the right actors for your film is very much necessary. You need someone who can fit the role. Actors are what makes these roles, they are what brings the characters to life. When you are casting for a film, directors know what to look for. Finding actors that can make your film is important since it can help with the audience's engagement. The actors are what makes the authenticity. When you are casting to need to know what actors will contribute to your film the most. Some actors are better with the dramatics, whereas others are better with being more natural.

My film is about a woman who discovers old photos and videos of her and her ex-lover. I cannot have someone who is too young for the role, nor too old for it. The actor has to have the natural style when acting, doesn't over exaggerate their role when acting. The actor needs to have chemistry. The chemistry with an actor makes the story feel more natural and improves the story. There won't be much dialogue, so the actor needs to know how to make a story with little dialogue. Specific talents the actors have can really help with your film.

Gottele. “The Importance of Casting: Finding the Perfect Actors for Your Film.” Flaherty Seminar, 27 June 2023, flahertyseminar.org/the-importance-of-casting/.