Insider Submission Tips from a Casting Director

Faith & Family Filmmakers

Episode 88 - Insider Submission Tips from a Casting Director

In this illuminating episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Jaclyn and Geoff interview renowned casting director Beverly Holloway. The discussion covers the intricacies of casting in faith-based films and details practical tips for actors, the evolving nature of casting decisions, and the significance of demo reels and self-tapes. This episode is packed with industry insights and valuable guidance making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate the industry successfully.

Highlights Include:

• Casting Challenges and Team Dynamics
• Collaboration in Filmmaking
• Faith on Set: Leading by Example
• Affecting Culture through Filmmaking
• Working with Talent Agents and Unrepresented Actors
• Navigating the Casting Process
• The Elimination Process
• The Importance of a Great Headshot
• Casting Preferences and Changes
• The Role of Demo Reels and Resumes
• Self Tapes vs. Live Audition
• Local Hire Considerations

Bio:

Beverly Holloway has been an independent Casting Director for TV and feature films for 30 years and is proud to be a member of The Casting Society of America. Throughout her career, Beverly has worked across multiple genres of film including drama, comedy, family/faith, action/adventure, western, rom-com, thriller, sci-fi, horror, and animation. Beverly is one of the Casting Directors for the award-winning series THE CHOSEN (Seasons 1-4) which has become a worldwide sensation on both the big and small screen. Beverly was also excited to work with Grammy winning artists FOR KING & COUNTRY (brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone) on their new film UNSUNG HERO, which released in theaters in April 2024. Other credits include the Kendrick Brothers film, THE FORGE, the Netflix hit musical A WEEK AWAY, Jeremy Camp’s story of love and loss entitled I STILL BELIEVE, and the highly successful independent film I CAN ONLY IMAGINE. Westerns are some of Beverly’s favorite to work on, including the recent films FAR HAVEN, THE WARRANT (1 & 2), and the upcoming modern-day western series BLUE RIDGE.

Beverly Holloway Casting Website: http://www.bhcasting.com/

Beverly Holloway Casting on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057568093379

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