8 Casting, Actors, Extras, and Stunt People
▶ CASTING DEPARTMENT
The casting department consists of the casting director, the assistant casting director (there may be many casting assistants), the extras casting coordinator, extras casting assistants, and, in some cases, a background coordinator (Figure 8.1). In high budget, you most likely will have all of these positions. In low budget, you may only have one person who handles all aspects of casting, including the extras. On very low budget, you may have to do the casting yourself. Following are the duties and responsibilities of the casting director.
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