Casting About
2005, English. Directed by Barry J. Hershey.
A lyrical, feature documentary that explores the captivating experience of casting actors. From the point of view of a filmmaker, we see and hear many of the 350 actresses who audition for three roles in a dramatic film. CASTING ABOUT includes footage from audition sessions held in Berlin, Boston, Chicago, London, and Los Angeles - weaving together actor interviews, monologues, and scene work to create an impressionistic collage of the casting experience.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 2005
- Country
- United States of America
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Casting About runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Casting About isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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If you liked Casting About, try Casting By, Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me, As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty.
Who directed Casting About?
Casting About (2005) was directed by Barry J. Hershey.