Susie Maizels, one of Australia’s most successful Casting Directors, began her ASDA Conference session with the following question: “How can a casting director work with the director to get the best result?” The answer? Predominantly, by being in direct communication, to ensure a partnership is formed.
Susie spoke of her desire to listen intently whilst the director talks, often in a stream of consciousness, about the character in question. From there, emerges a stronger understanding of the character, rather than relying on a brief summary. She only works on scripts that she believes in – a story she can be drawn into.
