HOW SHOULD I CAST MY INDIE MOVIE?
You could rely on a quiz, leave it to fate, or wait for a sign from the universe – but if you want to end up with a
professional quality film, you'll need to cast experienced talent. As a FREE resource, SAGindie guides filmmakers like
you through the SAG-AFTRA signatory process so you can cast the talent you need, regardless of budget.
Be Independent. Act Professional.
DO YOU WANT YOUR MOVIE
TO BE GOOD?
Not really
CRAIGSLIST
Really f-ing good
Yes! It's my passion project
WHO'S CRYING?
You have your doubts
then realize it's a
masterpiece
Serious tear-jerker
The audience My crew
IS YOUR MOVIE ABOUT
FEELINGS?
IS YOUR CREW JUST
A BUNCH OF BABIES?
BECAUSE THE
AMATEUR THESPIANS
ARE STUMBLING
OVER THEIR LINES?
THAT ISN'T EVEN LEGAL,
WHO ARE YOU?
BESIDES THE CAR CHASES AND
EXPLOSIONS, DOES ANYONE ACTUALLY
SPEAK IN YOUR FILM?
THAT'S NOT A MOVIE,
THAT'S A MONSTER
TRUCK RALLY
YOU'RE GOING TO NEED
SERIOUS TALENT TO
STAND UP TO ALL THAT
ACTION
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Yes
No
(HEAD SMACK)
TALK TO SAGindie
Wait...can an indie
filmmaker hire
professional actors?
Yeah! Exactly
Hell no
Happy, sad, angry,
and scared
YOU'RE GONNA NEED
GREAT TALENT
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INTERESTING,
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CHARACTER DRIVEN?
Very nuanced
IRONIC?
Totally
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SO WHAT'S IT ABOUT?
Um...
Actual babies, they came
highly recommended
LIKE, HOW GOOD?
GOOD LUCK
WITH THAT
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