How Casting Really Works — and Why the DMV Is a Sleeping SAG Powerhouse | Thea Washington
Автор: The Opening Scene
Загружено: 2026-01-13
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What does a casting director actually do—and why do so many filmmakers misunderstand the role?
In this episode of The Opening Scene, casting director Thea Washington breaks down what casting really involves: building audition systems, managing submissions, coordinating callbacks, protecting the production’s process, and helping shape authentic performances on screen. She also clarifies a major point of confusion—casting directors are paid by productions, while agents and managers are paid by talent—and explains how budgets, rates, and shortcuts can quietly damage a project.
We also get into the DMV’s talent landscape (including why the Mid-Atlantic is a significant SAG region), how authenticity is built through casting, and how emerging tools and trends—like influencers and AI—are changing the industry.
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Chapters:
00:00 Casting and the DMV talent pool
01:48 What a casting director actually does
04:54 Casting vs agents/managers (who pays who)
18:36 Rates, budgets, and “cheap costs too much”
22:31 Authenticity case study (Young Moose / We Own the City)
29:31 DMV as a hub (SAG talent base)
33:21 Influencers, acting, and the new pressures
49:41 Self-tape fixes that instantly improve quality
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