Extras Casting Director in CA by Everyset

Company Background

Everyset is the first full production management platform for the entertainment industry, paving the way for productions to manage their HR & Employee Management for Background Performers— from background casting, digital onboarding, payroll, and on-set production tools— all in one, modern system.

Position Description

The Casting Director will work directly with Assistant Directors, understand their individual needs, and help source Background Performers for their production. This person will be an adaptable, knowledgeable multi-tasker with strong computer and communication skills.
This position reports directly to the Director of Casting.

Here are some responsibilities:

Prep work with productions including meetings, phone calls, spreadsheets to help ensure a successful service
Casting a project from prep to wrap, including: recruiting background onto the platform, sourcing the right looks, picture picks with ADs, booking talent, communicating with talent, ensuring we hit the number of background requested even if overbooking is necessary
Being available to the production team via phone and email as needed by the client
Manage a casting team helping to resolve issues with production
Advise on Union Guidelines and ensure compliance with best practices
Act as a liaison between Everyset & SAG-AFTRA, including resolving grievances and filing Taft Hartleys
Work with other departments to help synergize with the casting department
Help casting team implement international resources to offer 24/7 casting support
Recruit and build the casting department
Be familiar with our digital voucher system in order to speak on it, manage minor issues, and direct to correct department for more help

Required Qualifications & Compensation:

Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a casting position - ideally in background casting
Ability to communicate clearly to senior production professionals
Digital technologies and automation first mind-set. You must be able to pick up new tools quickly
Excellent communication and presentation skills
 Everyset
https://www.projectcasting.com/job/58757-extras-casting-director

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