Casting for Television with Cara Chute Rosenbaum
09/22/20 • 54 min
If you’re interested in learning more about casting for film and television, then this episode is for you! Cara Chute Rosenbaum is casting director in Los Angeles. Some of her recent work includes The Mindy Project, The League, and Jumanji Next Level.
We chat about:
- How to get a job in casting
- What actually goes into casting (It’s not just about being talented!) Actors: what do YOU bring to the role?
- How long does it take to cast a TV show?
- Everyone feels imposter syndrome (even casting directors!)
- Personal growth and continuing to learn and evolve
- Balancing motherhood with a career in the film industry
- Inclusion in casting
- And more!
Cara’s advice to actors: Be a kind human!
Connect with Cara:
IG: ccrcasting
Mentioned in the Episode:
- Casting Society of America course in casting
- Casting Directors Cut
- Dance Dance Party Party
Stay Up to Date:
- Follow whatsyoursecretpodcast and arigjohnson on Instagram
- Sign up for our newsletter to download Ari’s Secrets (otherwise known as what Ari is reading/watching)
- Visit whatsyoursecretpodcast.com
Music by: Michael Paraskevas
If you’re interested in learning more about casting for film and television, then this episode is for you! Cara Chute Rosenbaum is casting director in Los Angeles. Some of her recent work includes The Mindy Project, The League, and Jumanji Next Level.
We chat about:
- How to get a job in casting
- What actually goes into casting (It’s not just about being talented!) Actors: what do YOU bring to the role?
- How long does it take to cast a TV show?
- Everyone feels imposter syndrome (even casting directors!)
- Personal growth and continuing to learn and evolve
- Balancing motherhood with a career in the film industry
- Inclusion in casting
- And more!
Cara’s advice to actors: Be a kind human!
Connect with Cara:
IG: ccrcasting
Mentioned in the Episode:
- Casting Society of America course in casting
- Casting Directors Cut
- Dance Dance Party Party
Stay Up to Date:
- Follow whatsyoursecretpodcast and arigjohnson on Instagram
- Sign up for our newsletter to download Ari’s Secrets (otherwise known as what Ari is reading/watching)
- Visit whatsyoursecretpodcast.com
Music by: Michael Paraskevas
Previous Episode
It's a Marathon Not a Sprint with Natalie Cañizares
Next Episode
Do It Scared with Actor Misha Molani
Misha Molani is an actor and comedian based in Los Angeles. When she’s not acting, Misha is an art coordinator on Orville. If you are interested in getting involved on set in any capacity, then you're going to love this episode. We chat about what exactly an art coordinator does, how to get involved on set, the underrepresentation of South Asian people in Hollywood, always being a student, and “doing it scared.”
Please note: This episode was recorded several months ago.
Mentioned in the Episode:
- Watch Misha in Unfair and Ugly
- Watch Misha in Episode 5 of Friend Request
- Elsewhere: Directed by Kali Baker Johnson. Stay tuned for more details about this incredible film!
- Baegency: WOC Sketch Comedy Team performs at the Pack Theatre First Fridays at 8pm
- Shout Out: Misha’s Dad & Kali Baker Johnson
Fact Check: Was Alan Rickman a graphic designer until he was 40? Correct! Alan Rickman was a graphic designer and didn’t book his first feature until he was in his forties.
Connect with Misha:
IG: mimolani
Stay Up to Date:
- Follow whatsyoursecretpodcast and arigjohnson on Instagram
- Sign up for our newsletter to download Ari’s Secrets (otherwise known as what Ari is reading/watching)
- Visit whatsyoursecretpodcast.com
Music by: Michael Paraskevas
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/whats-your-secret-153622/casting-for-television-with-cara-chute-rosenbaum-8281315"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to casting for television with cara chute rosenbaum on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy