During my time at edgefactory Omnimedia, I had the opportunity to assist the Creative Director. I would assist in searching for props and materials for shows, book hair and make up artists, search for images to be used in film, as well as search for talent.
I realized that I enjoy every bit of my work, but my favorite was that of finding the talent. I enjoy bringing the client or direcrtor's image to life by realizing their needs as well as their taste and feel for the project. This was by far my favorite part of work. To what others call work, I call play time.
Since I was a little girl, I would watch the Miss America and Miss Universe Pageants. I would always know whom were going to be the top finalists. As I child I knew that I wanted to work in the entertainment industry. At first, like most in the industry, wanted to be the one in the lime light. However, over the years, I began to understand my talents.
My experiences include; acting, singing, dancing, modeling, drawing, painting, and writing. A few of these, I have gotten a bit rusty at due to lack of practice. I believe that to entertain, is like being an athlete; one must practice and compete in order to eventually be the best when its time to perform. I understand the importance of discipline and perserverance.
Being a part of the entertainment is hard work that takes much dedication both on stage and back stage. I applaud the script writers, directors, and composers, for they are the master minds or the puppet masters in what is being performed for all to see. It is their ideas in collaboration with collegues and assistants working together in order for it to all come together as it should. The vision needs to be realized.
I have found that I understand both on stage and back stage roles fairly well. I have learned that I have a keen eye and talent for pulling it all together. That is why I believe that in my chosen career field of entertainment, I may be a skilled Casting Director. I enjoy making people's dreams come true as well as understanding the needs of the client. I have the experience and the talent, a sixth sense in recognizing what talents will be right for the task; just as those chosen in beauty pageants.
I understand that this position requires much patience for it does not always take a day to find the right talent for the job. I understand that working with creative indviduals may not be a pleasant task and once again, patience is required. I understand how the attention working with talents may require, again, I know I posses such patience to work cooperatively. Patience is a skill I have not acquired over the years, but one that has been gifted to me early on in my life.
After my experices as both a Model Scout and a Communications/Production Coordinator, I feel that I have found my calling as a Casting Director. I have been told that I am a very well connected individual and I use my networking skills whenever I can. I appreciate business from anyone, as I believe we all have a need for one another. This skill will enable me to be resourceful in working with others in search of acquiring the talent.
To know more about Casting Directors and their roles, please visit: http://filmtvcareers.about.com/od/basics/p/CP_CastingDir.htm and http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-casting-director.htm
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