#Blogtober14 going strong!
Day 2: Dream job when you were little/ what is it now?
I talked yesterday about if I won the lottery I would totally pursue my dream job- that is being a casting agent.
When I was younger I had several dream jobs, for a while I wanted to be a director of movies, then I wanted to be a scientist (vague, I know) and I heavily considered becoming a winemaker in high school. I even looked into going to colleges in California and getting a degree in it. Then junior year I decided I wanted to be a director again. I knew I didn't want to go to an art specific school so I did a google search for universities and college with film programs and Hollins (my alma mater) was on the list. I decided to go to the school but didn't even start in their film program because I disliked one of the professors. I ended up majoring in Business and Communications, it seemed to be a safe choice and an idea of a dream job kind of fell out the door.
I've always been a huge fan of entertainment though and would absolutely love to work in the industry. When I first moved to NYC I applied to a lot of talent agencies to become an agent but honestly that area is way to cut-throat for me- I would have either ended up stabbing someone,crying everyday, or both.
But casting a part is something that I think/know I would enjoy. I love watching young actors grow, change, adapt, and the parts they can successfully play. And I can't even try and count how many men,women and children I've seen on a commercial and knew were going places. I'm not quite sure how I would label that talent but perhaps one day entertainment is where I will be.
And if you have any more interest in learning about casting and what a casting agent does- you should watch this super cool documentary called Casting By. It is an incredible look at the first real casting agents- those who cast by talent, and the part, versus looks/type casting (meaning once a doctor, always a doctor). Also about how the whole industry is a bit wonky, casting directors get very little recognition of their work and should totally be getting Oscars. Anyways- watch it, it is very good!!
Casting Director?! Thats similar in mine - I would totally be a sports agent. My friend is a music agent and she said its almost unbearable. Have you watched Entourage?
ReplyDeleteI have watched most of Entourage- I don't think I ever saw the last season. An agent in general seems to be a brutal but crazy position. I toyed with trying it but after reading The Mailroom decided otherwise. Hopefully casting isn't as crazy!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a really neat documentary! It would be an adventure to be a casting director :)
ReplyDeleteinteresting, such an original one (to me, at least)!
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Nice giveaway! Casting agent is a good one!
ReplyDeletewhat a neat pick!!
ReplyDeletecute blog you have!
It is a fantastic movie- worth seeing for sure. Gives a bit more insight into the whole movie making process. Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's been in the back of my mind for quite sometime- maybe one day it will happen..
ReplyDeleteThanks- thought it would be a fun giveaway to be a part of- and casting agent is definitely a dream.. hope to get there one day!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Hoping to reach the goal one day.. glad you stopped by!
ReplyDeleteI have always been curious about how they decided which actor gets to play what. It is on my list of movies to check out :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow that's an unusual career choice! I've never thought about casting directors before but they've got a pretty important job I'd say! Totally deserve an Oscar!
ReplyDeletehopefully :)
ReplyDeleteThat would be a great job!! Did you read my post earlier this week on how a tv show becomes a tv show?? You might find it fascinating!!
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