How Casting & Production Scheduling Works in Film & TV (NZAT Guide)

1. A Practical Industry Guide for NZAT Talent
2. The Reality: Production Is a Moving Machine
3. TVC vs Film & Television Scheduling
1. TVC (Commercials)
2. Film & Television
4. Communication Protocol: Always Through NZAT
5. Understanding Status Terminology
1. How Booking Status Works at NZAT (Heycast Process)
6. Submission (Being Put Forward)
7. “Booked” (Heycast Status)
8. Pending
9. Hold
10. Confirmed
11. Standby / WWC (Weather Watch Call)
12. Released
13. Not Available
14. No Show
15. Why We Submit More Talent Than Requested
16. Why Stunt Performers Can Be Chosen Quickly
17. Why Background Is Locked Last
18. Rehearsals, Fittings & Pre-Assessments
1. Stunt Pre-Assessment Rehearsal
2. Paid Rehearsals
3. Callbacks & Fittings
1. Standard Background
2. Featured Background
3. Action Background
4. Stunt Performer
19. Half-Day vs Full-Day
20. Bumps & Overtime
21. Over-Holding
22. Travel & Location Expectations
23. Your HeyCast Profile Matters
24. Call Sheets, Location, Late Communications
1. What You Should Assume
25. Emotional Expectation & Professional Longevity
26. Final Perspective
27. Want to Work in TV & Film?
1. If you’re looking to work in the television and film industry and want professional representation, sign up with NZAT Agency and take the next step in your screen career.
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