Casting Call: Casting Assistant
Job Duration: September 11th – September 18th
Job Responsibilities:
As a Casting Assistant with CDR Casting, you will play a crucial role in the casting process for our upcoming season. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the Casting Director in all aspects of the casting process.
- Coordinating and communicating with talent agencies, actors, and other stakeholders.
- Organizing audition schedules and ensuring timely arrivals of participants.
- Maintaining a clean and organized casting space.
- Taking detailed notes during auditions and providing feedback to the Casting Director.
- Assisting with paperwork and administrative tasks related to the casting process.
- Liaising with production staff to ensure seamless coordination between casting and production.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in casting or a related field is essential.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in basic computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing schedules and requirements.
- Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Compensation:
This is a paid position, with compensation commensurate with experience and industry standards. Details will be discussed during the interview process.
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Now Hiring Crew for Independent Feature Film “No Way to Home”
Job Description
An independent feature film, No Way to Home, is hiring experienced and passionate crew members to support its production. This emotionally charged social drama explores themes of homelessness, fractured morality, and survival in a modern urban setting. The project is currently in development and pre-production, with filming expected to begin in late 2025 in London. Crew members with a deep connection to human stories and a collaborative mindset are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
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Collaborate with the director and production team to execute a grounded, cinematic vision
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Bring technical expertise to a character-driven, low-budget indie film environment
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Adapt to flexible production needs and creatively problem-solve on set
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Support storytelling through lighting, sound, design, editing, and more
Requirements
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Positions available:
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Assistant Director (1st AD)
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Production Designer / Art Director
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Sound Recordist & Boom Operator
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Gaffer / Lighting Crew
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Script Supervisor
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Editor
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Composer (urban/ambient tone preferred)
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Production Assistants
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Social Impact Outreach Coordinator (optional)
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Experience with indie or social issue-driven projects preferred
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Ability to work with low-budget resources in a high-impact creative environment
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Must be reliable, passionate, and open to storytelling collaboration
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Some roles may be remote or open to support from India
Compensation
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Low-budget project: Expenses covered
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Profit-share and deferred payment options available