Casting is a crucial stage in the making of a feature film. What is the role of a casting director? This theoretical workshop will demystify the preparation of a casting, from reading the script to organizing auditions, establishing roles and contacting agents. The course will be based on Tania Arana’s experience as a casting director.

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Tania Arana

Tania Arana became a casting director in 2014 after studying communications and training as an actress in France. She worked on Maïmouna Doucouré’s first films (Maman(s) and Mignonnes), which gave her a great start, and continued her adventure in Quebec, where she has lived since 2016. Comfortable with non-agency casting, Tania likes to think outside the box and discover new talent. With her multicultural background, she makes it a point of honor to put forward profiles that are still under-represented on defensible projects. Specializing in short and feature-length films, her expertise has also led her to distribute documentaries and web series. She attaches great importance to respecting and caring for actors, working hand in hand with directors. In 2024, she was nominated at the Canadian Screen Awards for Best Casting for the film Vampire humaniste cherche suicidaire consentant.