Basically, when we, as college students, make films, we don't necessarily go through the same casting process that hollywood executives go through. To be judgemental and make a generalization, one of three things usually happen: 1. You give parts to your friends. 2. You hold auditions for people you know, who you may or may not know well. 3. You hold auditions open to the public.
This BVFA film was really the first film I directed when I wasn't directly people who I had mostly known for years. On one hand, I felt it was more appropriate because I didn't feel the need to give the actors roles that I thought they would like, because I felt it was more business. On the other, I kinda felt the communication was a little more awkward, I was kind of afraid to yell or give acting advice. However, the issue I have had in the past with directing people I've known for a very long time is that I'm afraid that some sort of disagreement or clash that I've had in the past with the person might screw up the work chemistry. So what do you think, who are you most comfortable working with?
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Good point! In comm. 215 I was the director for a couple of projects - while I really liked being the director, I didnt really know anyone in the class so I didnt feel comfortable yelling at ppl who were goofin' off, but at the same time it was nice working with strangers cuz I knew that none of those people could get mad at me - well they could, but I wouldn't have to hear about it over lunch or back at the dorms. Lol.
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