🎬 Finding the perfect cast for CHASERS was no small feat—especially when the story called for twins! In this next installment of our “Making Of” series, we’re giving you a glimpse into the casting process, from unforgettable auditions to the exciting challenge of finding the right leading man to bring our vision to life. 👯♀️🎭
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With just a few days until our Sundance premiere in the Episodic Showcase on January 28, we’re reflecting on the amazing team that helped bring CHASERS to life. Everyone you see here will be at Park City, so don’t miss your chance to meet them on the ground!
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Stay tuned for more “making-of” content as we count down to the big day. The journey isn’t over yet!
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🎥 CHASERS
📅 Premiere: January 28
📍 Park City, Sundance Episodic Showcase
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Have you attempted casting siblings before?
In December of 2011, this was my “office” while casting background for “The Watch.” A cold, hard garage floor while filming happened in the kitchen, a pile of paperwork, and a determination to figure it out.
To say I was out of my depth is an understatement. My days (and nights) consisted of booking background talent for the next morning, processing payments, building an entire background actor database from scratch, and supervising on-set talent.
It was grueling. I lost count of how many times I caught myself falling asleep at the wheel driving to set. When we were short on bodies, I’d throw myself into the scene just to fill the frame.
Through it all, I was in love with being involved in a creative endeavor: selecting unique faces, being “Mama Bear” to the background talent, and bonding over the hustle and bustle of being on set with a hard-working crew. Looking back, I’m so grateful for the trials that built the foundation for where I am today.
At HollyShorts Kickoff Summit panel titled “Working with Casting Directors (Shorts and Beyond),” casting director Emily Cook @emilycookcasting and writer-director John Michael Riva Jr. @mikeyrivajr (Fontana) led a hands-on workshop about the art and strategy of casting.
From prepping for your first casting session to choosing actors for tone and authenticity, they showed how casting decisions can also become powerful tools for financing, budgeting, and building industry connections.
Watch the full workshop replay now on our YouTube channel to get their insider tactics and check out the full article on !
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Emily Cook.
Emily is a native Angeleno with more than ten years experience across film and television. Notable credits include The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina , Paramount's Star Trek: Discovery and Hulu's How I Met Your Father.
Having studied with The Lee Strasberg Theatre institute and the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Emily has cultivated an understanding of how to collaborate with actors to hone performances that elevate the material.
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