A screening interview and callback are two different things. The screening interview is a short meeting where the casting director tries to determine whether or not you will be accepted for the part. On the other hand, a callback is a longer interview where you are invited to the casting director’s office for a more complete assessment of your skills. In both cases, the aspiring actor tries to help the director consider him or her for the part.
A call back is the next step in the process, when you’re a valid candidate to play the part but you are just called in to undergo a couple more interviews with other members of the crew. Ideally, a call back leads to you getting the part. In a call back, the casting director just wants to make sure that you have the right “chemistry” for the part.
Once you get the call, try to find out as much as you can about the interview. Ask the coordinator the names of who will be interviewing you. With this information in mind, it will give you a head start as well as prepare you for the interview that will finally seal the deal. In connection with this, research more about the film, the production company, the script, the part you will play, the other actors and most especially the director.
As mentioned before, most of the interviewing panel will be meeting with you for the first time. So be prepared to answer the same questions over and over again. Be patient and try as much as possible not to get frustrated. Answer them thoroughly as much as you can as if this was the first time someone asked that question.
When being called back, arrive at the venue at least ten minutes before the scheduled time. This gives you enough chance to perhaps calm yourself down. Also, if you will be arriving before that, waiting too long can get really awkward. During this waiting period, try refining how you will try to project yourself. Review your thoughts, your approach to the project.
Once you are in the interview, be smart and engaging, enthusiastic but not overwhelming. Be conscious of your body movements. Make the conversation light and go straight to the point when answering questions. Do not cut the interviewer off when he has not yet finished his sentence and avoid using “um” and “uh” in filling up gaps in your sentences. Be cool.
Expect that you will be required to read a script because, after all, this is an acting job. In connection with this, it is smart to bring extra copies of your resume as well as other documents that will show your training and acting experiences.
It is also important to remember each of the interviewer’s names for you to send a thank you note later on. This practice has already been an acceptable norm and it will also make them remember you once they finally make their decision.
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