Tag Archives: above-the-line

Casting Is Harder Than You Think

Posted on March 18, 2014 by The Anonymous Production Assistant

Reader Sean writes in:

I was wondering if you could shed some light on casting directors, and why they’re ATL. Seems like a pretty easy job to me. “Oh, YOU’RE the one that thought Tom Hanks would be great in that role! What … Continue reading →

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I Hate Directors

Posted on October 3, 2008 by The Anonymous Production Assistant

You have to be at least slightly psychologically damaged to be above the line.  “Above the line” refers to producers, directors, writers, and actors, also known as “talent.”
I refuse to call them “talent,” though.  If they’re talent, what the hell … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared

Posted on July 26, 2008 by The Anonymous Production Assistant

Yesterday, we had a table read (meaning the actors read the script in front of the producers and network executives). The only thing you need to bring to a table read is your script.
Guess what the director didn’t bring.
Besides his … Continue reading →

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