Insights From the Life of a Casting Director

Episode 87 - Insights From the Life of a Casting Director In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey and Jaclyn Whitt interview Beverly Holloway, an experienced casting director with a 30-year career in TV and feature films. Beverly discusses her journey into casting, including experience in various production roles. The conversation covers the intricacies of casting, including working with budgets, balancing known and emerging talent, and interpreting scripts to build character breakdowns. She highlights her work on projects such as 'The Chosen,' 'Unsung Hero,' 'A Week Away,' and 'I Can Only Imagine,' sharing valuable industry insights and personal anecdotes. Beverly also touches on her collaborations with the Irwin brothers and the Kendrick brothers, and provides ways to connect with her through social media and her weekly Facebook Live sessions, 'Let's Talk Tuesday.'Highlights Include: Starting in Film and CastingInsights on Character DevelopmentBalancing Budget and TalentCasting Bankable TalentIntroducing New Actors to FilmmakersNavigating Career ChallengesThe Impact of 'I Can Only Imagine'The Irwin Brothers' Filmmaking SkillsFaith Films in the MainstreamConnecting with BeverlyLet's Talk TuesdayBio:Beverly Holloway has been an independent Casting Director for TV and feature films for 30 years and is proud to be a member of The Casting Society of America.  Throughout her career, Beverly has worked across multiple genres of film including drama, comedy, family/faith, action/adventure, western, rom-com, thriller, sci-fi, horror, and animation.   Beverly is one of the Casting Directors for the award-winning series THE CHOSEN (Seasons 1-4) which has become a worldwide sensation on both the big and small screen. Beverly was also excited to work with Grammy winning artists FOR KING & COUNTRY (brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone) on their new film UNSUNG HERO, which released in theaters in April 2024. Other credits include the Kendrick Brothers film, THE FORGE, the Netflix hit musical A WEEK AWAY, Jeremy Camp’s story of love and loss entitled I STILL BELIEVE, and the highly successful independent film I CAN ONLY IMAGINE. Westerns are some of Beverly’s favorite to work on, including the recent films FAR HAVEN, THE WARRANT (1 & 2), and the upcoming modern-day western series BLUE RIDGE. Beverly Holloway Casting Website: http://www.bhcasting.com/Beverly Holloway Casting on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057568093379VIP Producers Mentorship Program https://www.faffassociation.com/vip-producers-mentorshipScreenwriting Foundations Class:https://www.faffassociation.com/screenwriting-foundationsThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers,  talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. If you would like to assist with the costs of producing this podcast, you can help by leaving a tip.Get Email Notifications Enter the Faith & Family Screenwriting Awards festival Faith and Family Screenwriting Academy: https://www.faffassociation.com/Script Notes and Coaching: https://www.faffassociation.com/script-servicesCopyright 2024 Ivan Ann Productions