The course is aimed at people with at least secondary education and initial experience in filmmaking who are interested in film. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in humanities, law or social sciences is welcome.

The aim is to provide practical training in the profession of Casting Assistant, to acquire reliable knowledge and skills in working with the Casting Director, actors, acting agencies and casting platforms in the process of creating the cast for a film or series.

Course participants will learn about the role of the casting director in films and television series. This knowledge will allow them to clearly define the scope of skills and responsibilities of a Casting Director Assistant at every stage of film and television series production. Classes will take the form of lectures, presentations and practical exercises.

Candidate requirements – communication skills, ease in establishing contacts with new people, discretion, precision and accuracy in action, ability to express thoughts concisely.

Messiness – not an option!

Course participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Workshop schedule:

Day 1 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Film School in Katowice, lecture hall

Day 2 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Film School in Katowice, lecture hall

Day 3 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Film School in Katowice, studio

A specialized lecture room equipped with a Full HD projector (HDMI connection) and a large panoramic screen, a 5.1 audio system (DENON), and a Blu-ray player. The room can be fully darkened for screenings.