Are you ready for your close-up?
Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts has launched “Close-Up,” a new actor directory designed to assist students in casting their films. This innovative tool aims to streamline the casting process, making it easier for students to find the perfect actors for their projects.
“Close-Up is a game-changer for our students,” said Andrew Syder, associate dean of the College of Motion Picture Arts. “It provides them with a comprehensive resource to discover and connect with talented actors, enhancing the overall quality of their films.”
The directory is open to all actors, from seasoned professionals to those new to the craft.
“Whether you’re a veteran character actor or yet to step in front of a camera, we want you in our casting pool,” said Erika Stone, actor in residence at the College of Motion Picture Arts. “This is a fantastic opportunity to start out your acting career, be part of the creative process and showcase your talent.”
The new system, which better connects actors to projects, was launched in an effort to strengthen ties between filmmakers and local talent.
“We retired our old system and built this new one,” Stone said. “The reason behind it is that most of the actors we use in our films are from this community, so it is important to have a way where we can find each other and get matched to projects that are good for both.”
Creating an actor profile on Close-Up is quick and easy. Once registered, actors will be visible to students casting their upcoming projects.
Profiles from the previous “Action” database will not transfer over, so actors will need to create a new profile in Close-Up.
For more information, visit fsufilmhandbook.com/close-up.