Ep. 02 - Interview with Spain Based Casting Director, Luci Lenox - Casting Director for Genius, Westworld, The Head, Hanna, Snatch, Victoria

Luci Lenox is an award-winning casting director based in Spain, who has worked with big names like Netflix, Fox, Amazon, and BBC, as well as independent Spanish producers. Over the course of her career, she's cast over 100 productions, including some major hits like Vicky Christina Barcelona, Genius, Warrior Nun, Snatch, Westworld, and The Head. In fact, the films she's cast have won over 250 awards at International Film Festivals! So, if you want to know more about the woman behind the amazing casts, be sure to listen to this interview. Luci shares her invaluable insights on the craft. We covered everything from the importance of flow in character creation, to what sets a standout headshot apart, and the magic of individuality. Luci also delved into networking and marketing strategies for actors, as well as how to navigate social media as a performer. Plus, she answered some commonly asked questions such as, "Do I need a personal relationship with a casting director to get cast?", "Are clips or showreels better?", and "How do I include different languages in my showreel?". Don't miss out on this powerhouse conversation! You can reach out to Luci directly on Instagram @luci_lenox and her website for the Actors Home www.theactorshome.com. If you'd like to receive the Director's Cheat Sheet use this link: Get Your Cheat Sheet You can follow me @anne_alexandersieder and @act_bold 00:00 Intro 03:40 Which skills helped Luci become the superstar casting director that she is today? 05:02 How she helps actors to better understand how to portray their roles. 07:48 How distracting social media is 09:53 Why she created her own community for actors 10:35 Empathy 13:13 How being generous to others can help you thrive 14:23 How Luci stays motivated and joyful 16:33 Why flow is important to creating a character and being a happy human 19:43 How Luci finds new actors 22:52 What makes an actor's headshot stand out from the masses, the magic of individuality 31:36 The importance of accepting yourself as you are now and how that relates to your actor's brand and image 32:43 Catfishing Casting Directors 36:58 How being a character actor can be freeing 41:57 Understanding Networking and Marketing for actors 44:00 How to know what to post on social media 47:06 How your core values guide your acting career 52:52 Do you need a personal relationship with a casting director to get cast? 55:56 Why your essence as a human being is important to how you get cast 61:56 Multi-lingual actors and their showreels 64:01 Letting the role and genre of your audition color how you slate