The Art of Casting

A course by Luci Lenox , Casting Director

Casting Director. Barcelona, Spain.
Joined June 2020

A comprehensive guide to preparing for casting sessions and auditioning for TV and film

98% positive reviews (92)
2,167 students
Audio: English
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

A comprehensive guide to preparing for casting sessions and auditioning for TV and film

Casting director Luci Lenox considers herself lucky. She’s combined her love for movie scripts and her passion for working with people into a career that has kept her happy and excited for over twenty years. Her work alongside top directors and up-and-coming talent throughout the world have led her to work with clients like Disney, Netflix, Fox, Paramount, NBC, and more.

In this course, get introduced to the methods and process that go into casting a film or tv series. From breaking down a script to finding the right actors for your characters, learn the art of casting a project from start to finish and discover how good casting can bring your script to life.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 39 downloads

  • 98% positive reviews (92)
  • 2,167 students
  • 15 lessons (2h 2m)
  • 39 additional resources (14 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Prepare the casting process for a personal project by breaking down a script, holding a casting call, and selecting the right actors.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Filmmakers who are preparing new projects and actors who would like to know more about how the casting process works from behind the scenes.

Requirements and materials

No specific skills are necessary for this course; just an interest in filmmaking and a curiosity for the processes behind it.


Reviews

2,167 Students
92 Reviews
98% Positive ratings
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Luci Lenox

A course by Luci Lenox

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Casting Director

As an international casting director with over twenty years of experience, Luci Lenox has worked with some of the world's top established and up-and-coming filmmakers. She has collaborated on the casting of over one hundred productions across Spain and throughout Europe.

Luci has casting offices in Madrid and Barcelona, Spain. Her list of clients includes Netflix, Fox, Paramount, ABC, Disney, NBC, MediaPro, and several independent producers in Spain. She has served on the board of CSA Europe and also as head of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee in Europe.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
    • What We Will Do in the Course?
  • U2

    The Nuts and Bolts of Casting

    • What Exactly is Casting?
    • The Language We Use - Roles in Pre-Production
    • The Casting Process - Decision Making & Workflow
  • U3

    How to Prep a Casting

    • How to Break down Your Script and Scripting for Excellent Casting
    • The Casting Call
    • Where to Find Your Actors
  • U4

    The Casting Session

    • How to Prepare the Session
    • How to Run a Casting Session Successfully
    • Online / In Studio Sessions
  • U5

    Post Production

    • Attaching Cast
    • How to Present Your Cast to the World
    • Tips and Recommendations
  • FP

    Final project

    • The Art of Casting

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The Art of Casting. Photography, and Video course by Luci Lenox

The Art of Casting

A course by Luci Lenox
Casting Director. Barcelona, Spain.
Joined June 2020
  • 98% positive reviews (92)
  • 2,167 students