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The explosion of constructed factual and factual entertainment formats means that Casting Researchers, APs and Producers are increasingly an integral and essential part of the production team for unscripted shows.
Whether it’s First Dates, an observational documentary or The Apprentice, the success of the show hinges on casting the right contributors with the best stories to tell. The Casting team will be on board at the very start of production and will nurture and maintain the relationships with contributors right through filming.
This two-day course, delivered by a leading Casting Producer, will equip you with the knowledge and skills to help you pursue a career in this rapidly expanding area of production and understand the different roles and responsibilities of the casting team. Through a series of participatory sessions, you will go through the process of casting for a factual show step by step, with examples of best practice at every stage.
This course is ideal for those with great people skills who are looking for routes into unscripted production or anyone currently working in a junior role in factual tv.
What the course will cover:
Introduction to the Casting Team
The different types of casting within Factual
How to set up a Casting Plan
Things to think about in the early stages
How to find your cast – ways to reach out using social media, advertising and applications
How to Pitch your cast to the producers and commissioners
Creating a short pitch on your smartphone
Looking after your cast during production
How to get a job into casting – where to look for jobs and how to tailor your cv
*Please note you will need a smartphone with a camera to participate in one exercise.
Freelance Rate: £365
Corporate Rate: £745
Bursaries, supported by Screen Scotland, to contribute to the costs of attending this course may be available to those who are eligible. Please read the bursary guidelines which are published below first to check if you are eligible. If you are eligible, please indicate if you are also applying for a bursary or not.
Please apply as far in advance of the course date as possible to give yourself the best chance of securing a supported place, as we may not be able to accommodate all applications.
Your bursary application and supporting documents should be sent to scotland@nfts.co.uk after submitting this application form. Please submit your bursary application within 24 hours to ensure your course place is reserved while your bursary application is processed – otherwise we may be required to release it to another applicant.
Once you have submitted your course application, your bursary application, and supporting documents, should be submitted to scotland@nfts.co.uk. Your bursary documents are reviewed by a panel and we aim to be in touch as soon as possible with an outcome for you.
NFTS Scotland Bursary Guidelines
NFTS Scotland Bursary Application Form
If you are not eligible for an NFTS Scotland bursary, please read our Alternative Funding Avenues document, which points you in the direction of a few other places which may be able to help. Please submit your application in plenty of time as timescales for funders differ.
This course is not currently open for applications.
Please join our mailing list to receive updates as they become available, or email scotland@nfts.co.uk to register your interest.