A screening interview and callback are two different things. The screening interview is a short meeting where the casting director tries to determine whether or not you will be accepted for the part. On the other hand, a callback is a longer interview where you are invited to the casting director's office for a more complete assessment of your skills. In both cases, the aspiring actor tries to help the director consider him or her for the part.
The only difference is that, in a callback interview, it is most likely that the director has already made the choice and the purpose for inviting you over is to finalize that decision. This process is what people sometimes refer to as "chemistry." A callback interview can have different durations. Some are measured in minutes, while others last a whole day. Your talent agency should be able to advise you on how to handle these meetings, so it's important to develop a relationship with an honest agency.
Once you get the call, try to find out as much as you can about the interview. Ask the coordinator the names of who will be interviewing you. With this information in mind, it will give you a head start as well as prepare you for the interview that will finally seal the deal. In connection with this, research more about the film, the production company, the script, the part you will play, the other actors and most especially the director.
The aspirant will be meeting with other members and staff of the production team and with several other directors as well. Most of the time, they will be asked questions as if a screening interview were happening all over again. The reason for this is because each director will be hearing the information you give for the first time. So it is not advisable that you get frustrated having to repeat yourself over and over again.
Another important thing to remember is to go to the venue a few minutes before your scheduled time. Do not be too early nor too late. Being early will make you anxious. Being late might cost you the part. You can compose yourself while waiting as well as go over your preparations in your head.
Once you are in the interview, be smart and engaging, enthusiastic but not overwhelming. Be conscious of your body movements. Make the conversation light and go straight to the point when answering questions. Do not cut the interviewer off when he has not yet finished his sentence and avoid using "um" and "uh" in filling up gaps in your sentences. Be cool.
Expect that you will be required to read a script because, after all, this is an acting job. In connection with this, it is smart to bring extra copies of your resume as well as other documents that will show your training and acting experiences.
After the call back interview, try to recall each of the interviewer's names and send them a thank you note later on. While this practice is already acceptable, it will also make a good impression as well as help them remember you when making the final decision.
The only difference is that, in a callback interview, it is most likely that the director has already made the choice and the purpose for inviting you over is to finalize that decision. This process is what people sometimes refer to as "chemistry." A callback interview can have different durations. Some are measured in minutes, while others last a whole day. Your talent agency should be able to advise you on how to handle these meetings, so it's important to develop a relationship with an honest agency.
Once you get the call, try to find out as much as you can about the interview. Ask the coordinator the names of who will be interviewing you. With this information in mind, it will give you a head start as well as prepare you for the interview that will finally seal the deal. In connection with this, research more about the film, the production company, the script, the part you will play, the other actors and most especially the director.
The aspirant will be meeting with other members and staff of the production team and with several other directors as well. Most of the time, they will be asked questions as if a screening interview were happening all over again. The reason for this is because each director will be hearing the information you give for the first time. So it is not advisable that you get frustrated having to repeat yourself over and over again.
Another important thing to remember is to go to the venue a few minutes before your scheduled time. Do not be too early nor too late. Being early will make you anxious. Being late might cost you the part. You can compose yourself while waiting as well as go over your preparations in your head.
Once you are in the interview, be smart and engaging, enthusiastic but not overwhelming. Be conscious of your body movements. Make the conversation light and go straight to the point when answering questions. Do not cut the interviewer off when he has not yet finished his sentence and avoid using "um" and "uh" in filling up gaps in your sentences. Be cool.
Expect that you will be required to read a script because, after all, this is an acting job. In connection with this, it is smart to bring extra copies of your resume as well as other documents that will show your training and acting experiences.
After the call back interview, try to recall each of the interviewer's names and send them a thank you note later on. While this practice is already acceptable, it will also make a good impression as well as help them remember you when making the final decision.
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