Kamal Rahyab
Flushing
Summary
Proactive Casting Assistant with 2 years of experience in working closely with directors and producers to lead talent recruiting and selection. Talented in organizing casting sessions, contacting agents and actors, reserving audition space, distributing scripts, managing paperwork and informing talent of selection. Focused on prioritizing numerous tasks to achieve goals in high-pressure settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Casting-assistant
Troma Entertainment
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Ensured accurate project documentation by maintaining organized records of all auditions, callbacks, and casting decisions.
- Conducted extensive searches for unique talents that aligned with specific character requirements as outlined by directors and producers.
- Enhanced casting efficiency by streamlining audition scheduling and communication processes.
- Increased casting diversity through active outreach efforts targeting underrepresented groups within the acting community.
- Supported directors in identifying talent by conducting thorough script readings with potential actors.
Casting Director
Pufferfish Creations
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Evaluated performance reels thoroughly to assess potential fit within specific project contexts before extending audition invitations.
- Secured top talent for productions by building strong relationships with agents, managers, and acting coaches.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to understand their vision, ensuring the most suitable actors were cast in each role.
- Managed complex scheduling demands, coordinating audition times among multiple stakeholders while minimizing conflicts or delays.
Casting Director
Shannon Rose Originals
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Negotiated payments, schedules and billing with actors and agents.
- Coordinated callback sessions seamlessly when additional meetings or auditions were required to finalize casting choices.
- Utilized social media platforms effectively in promoting open auditions, reaching a wider pool of potential candidates.
- Developed comprehensive character breakdowns to communicate casting requirements clearly to potential candidates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
School of Visual Arts
New York05.2023
Skills
- Talent Scouting
- Character Analysis
- Cold Reading
- Casting Coordination
- Script breakdown
- Acting Techniques
- Scheduling Auditions
- Problem-Solving
- Social Media Promotion
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Accomplishments
- Accepted into Tribeca Canva program.
Languages
farsi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Casting-assistant
Troma Entertainment
01.2024 - 04.2024
Casting Director
Shannon Rose Originals
10.2022 - 06.2023
Casting Director
Pufferfish Creations
01.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
School of Visual Arts
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