CIGDEM ARSLAN BRYANT
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Collaborative Casting Director with years of experience coordinating with talent agencies, holding auditions and assembling entire casts. In-depth knowledge of technical aspects of film, commercial and TV production. Organized individual skilled in scheduling callbacks and rearranging auditions for performers. Focused on prioritizing numerous tasks to achieve goals in high-pressure settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Casting Director
Grainhouse LLC
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Scheduled appointments for auditions or readings with available actors.
- Engaged in sourcing activities to find suitable candidates.
- Witnessed all rounds of auditions to determine most qualified talent for roles.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of actors, director and producers to determine role's requirements.
- Examined scripts to understand storyline and needed roles.
- Sent out audition materials such as scripts and sheet music about casting requirements.
- Worked closely with producers and director to define casting needs and deliver casting options according to expectations through comprehensive talent binders.
- Drove communication between director, producers and actors to maintain efficient casting practices and execution.
- Prioritized numerous activities by continually updating information, controlling scheduling and corresponding with contacts via phone and email.
- Auditioned and interviewed performers to match attributes to specific roles or to increase pool of available acting talent.
Casting Director
Ready Set
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Scheduled appointments for auditions or readings with available actors.
- Engaged in sourcing activities to find suitable candidates.
- Witnessed all rounds of auditions to determine most qualified talent for roles.
- Reviewed casting materials of current and future projects.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of actors, directors and producers to determine role's requirements.
- Managed expenditures to keep casting budget in check.
Casting Assistant
İtalia Festival Internazıonale Del Teatro Classıco
06.2016 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of actors, directors and producers to determine role's requirements.
- Witnessed all rounds of auditions to determine most qualified talent for roles.
- Scheduled appointments for auditions or readings with available actors.
- Examined scripts to understand storyline and needed roles.
- Sent out audition materials such as scripts and sheet music about casting requirements.
- Worked closely with producers and directors to define casting needs and deliver casting options according to expectations through comprehensive talent binders.
- Prioritized numerous activities by continually updating information, controlling scheduling and corresponding with contacts via phone and email.
- Drove communication between directors, producers, talent agents and actors to maintain efficient casting practices and execution.
- Coordinated casting sessions by reserving audition space, scheduling talent and spearheading day-of activities.
- Negotiated contract agreements with performers, with agents or between performers and agents or production companies.
Assistant Casting Director
The Greek Festival
04.2015 - 04.2015
- Supported senior staff with data entry and scheduling.
- Assisted with casting and production.
- Updated actor database, session sheets and other internal documents.
- Uploaded auditions to Cast It.
Assistant Casting Director
Smart A Divka
08.2012 - 08.2012
- Supported senior staff with data entry and scheduling.
- Updated actor database, session sheets and other internal documents.
- Uploaded auditions to Cast It.
- Reviewed casting materials of current and future projects.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of actors, directors and producers to determine role's requirements.
- Scheduled appointments for auditions or readings with available actors.
- Witnessed all rounds of auditions to determine most qualified talent for roles.
- Examined scripts to understand storyline and needed roles.
Education
No Degree - Acting
Eric Morris Acting Workshop
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts - Acting
Canakkale 18 March Univercity
Turkey06.2016
Skills
- Script Editing
- Pre-Audition Screening
- Production Direction
- Project Requirements
- Active Listening
- Creative Vision
- Actor Relations
- Acting Instruction
- Actor Preparation
- Audition Management
- Character Performances
- Talent Sourcing
- Scripting Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
Languages
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Casting Director
Grainhouse LLC
07.2023 - 07.2023
Casting Director
Ready Set
05.2022 - 05.2022
Casting Assistant
İtalia Festival Internazıonale Del Teatro Classıco
06.2016 - 06.2016
Assistant Casting Director
The Greek Festival
04.2015 - 04.2015
Assistant Casting Director
Smart A Divka
08.2012 - 08.2012
No Degree - Acting
Eric Morris Acting Workshop
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
Canakkale 18 March Univercity
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