Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q):
How do I apply to join Cinedreams Productions Casting Agency? 1. When you register to join Cinedreams Productions we ask that you complete the online registration form (You must have a cellphone number in order to register with us. Performers are notified about all Castings via email/SMS.) 2. Submit 2 photos (headshots) of yourself & 1 full length photo. They needn't be professional photos, but they must have been taken recently & clear. 3. We do not charge Actors/Writers for submitting their profiles online 4. Our service is completely free of cost. We do not charge any fees to be with us and also no fees is application for appearing for auditions.
What happens next? Once Cinedreams Productions has completed the necessary amendments to your shots, we use these pictures as a reference for ourselves and for our clients. We also distribute them to these clients on request. We will also include them in our online Casting Directory. This directory is viewed mainly by Casting Directors, Production Companies & Advertising Agencies. It should be stressed that no agency can guarantee work for anyone on their books. Our policy, however is to represent and promote you in the best ways possible. Clients are increasingly using the internet for accessing casting databases, when searching for cast. This technology enables us to access a far greater volume of clients for you, both locally and internationally. We do not display any details other than your first name (no surnames), age, height, hair color, skills etc. if you have any quarry about these please contact us .
How does Cinedreams operate? Cinedreams Productions represents, promotes and arranges details of jobs. We liaise on your behalf with our clients. Once you have completed a shoot, we will invoice clients and as soon as payment has been received, we pay you. We only issue payment upon receipt of client's payments. For these reasons the agency deducts a commission on all monies earned.
How the casting work happen? It's quite simple. We receive a brief from the client for a specific job, together with audition and venue details. We submit your photos, or selection of photos of those who meet the criteria. Upon confirmation from the client, we then contact you with this information and confirm your attendance. We will tell you of any particular dress code that has been stipulated, which product the casting is for and the exact times and dates for when you will be required for the shoot, should you be successful. All performers must keep to the arranged casting times. After the casting, you need to do nothing else. The client will never call you directly; they will call the agency to book you for a job. The selection for any part is not made by Cinedreams Productions, it's always made by the client and their decision is seldom made on the day of the casting. It can take several days before final selections are made. Our duty as an agency is to provide suitable people who fit the specifications given to us by the client.
What must I wear to a casting? We will always tell you prior to casting, what you should wear. Avoid solid whites, luminous colors and busy patterns. Wear nice and comfortable clothes in solid colors (blue/red/green) or neutral tones. Jeans are gamble. Wear them only if they are clean and if they are appropriate for the role. Some casting directors don't like jeans and others don't mind. You have to decide if you are willing to take that chance with your first impression. For guys, collared shirt is always a good idea or if you have a nicely toned physique a body- hugging T-Shirt will be fine. Clothing should be comfortable enough to allow you to move without feeling constrained. The fit and colors should flatter your skin tone and body type. If you are auditioning for the part of a doctor, wear something white, loose and casual. If you are auditioning for a seductive role, wear something elegant that shows off your figure. If you do not feel comfortable in the clothing, it will show. Please do not go to the expense of hiring a costume for a casting even though you're trying to impress the casting director, it seldom gets you the role. Rather, use your creativity & piece together an outfit from within your own wardrobe. Take with a prop to the casting to make your character more believable like a hat, cane, tennis racket, guitar, and whistle, scarf etc. Dramatic Roles: Don't wear heavy mascara if you going to cry... It will ALWAYS run!
Do you only take thin people on your books? Today, looking character is in so whether you're skinny or rotund, you're still in demand for shoots. What you call imperfections in your appearance, actually make you interesting to look at. There is nothing you can do about beautiful model clones who attending the same casting as you. They are not your business. Comparing yourself with others at a casting is a deadly quicksand, so don't step in it. JUST BE YOURSELF!
What happens when I get the part? There is often very little notice given to the agency when you're chosen. We should have your correct details on file so we can call you at any time. It's imperative that you notify us of new cellphone numbers. We'll always try to give you as much notice as possible. We will give you full details of the location, call time & dress code as soon as we have been given them. If you do not arrive on set, after being booked for the shoot, we will immediately take you off our books. A shoot can vary in length, but it's important that you make yourself available for the entire day, freeing yourself of all work commitments & appointments. After completing the shoot, make sure that you always sign the time sheet that is issued to you by the Production Company on that day. Do not go to a casting if you know you are going away on vacation soon after.
How much I can earn? The salary package that you earn form a job totally depends on your work weather your are working with print ad, fashion show , TV serials , in a main role , supporting artist or junior artist.
How does payment work? We must inform you that some clients take up to 3 months to settle their accounts however, invoices from Cinedreams Productions ask for a 60 day payment.(You never pay a casting director to cast you. They are: employed by Production Companies.)You do not get paid to go to castings, you only get paid if you are chosen to be in a shoot. Blackmailing Cinedreams Productions for higher fees, or failing to show up on set, after you have agreed to the job is unacceptable.
When I should update my photos and details? You need to register with us online, log in into your account and update your mobile number, photographs totally free of cost.
FOLLOW SOME BASIC RULES: 1. It is very important that you must reach at jobs on given time. 2. If you can’t make it to a casting or job you must let us know immediately. 3. If any person should forwarded for work with Cinedreams Productions before they have decided to proceed with joining the agency, work which is then accepted and attended, Cinedreams Production, reserves the right to claim any fees earned by that person in the event that they then decide not to proceed with joining. 4. If whilst on set/at casting relative or friend of the applicant/performer is asked to participate/perform/act in the shoot that friend/relative will automatically be represented by Cinedreams Productions and all payments will be made through Cinedreams Productions. Failure to comply with this rule will result in legal action. 5. Call us after every job with times worked as most shoots are open-ended (excluding castings). Ensure that you always complete the release form / time sheet that will be issued to you that day. 6. Take snacks/drinks/food along. Don’t depend on clients to feed you on job although most of them do if you are booked all day .Clients cannot be expected to supply food for those with special dietary needs. 7. Please carry books and magazines along with you for reading because it will take long time between shoots.so that you can read if you feel boar. 8. It is your responsibility to be considerate of others on set as poor conduct could result in the loss of future contracts for you and Cinedreams Productions. 9. Cinedreams Productions reserves the ‘right to remove’ anyone from our website. Cinedreams Productions are known in the industry for displaying highly accurate details of all their people. It is your responsibility to ensure that the agency are provided with up-to-date details, like new clothing sizes or contact numbers. 12. Poor or rude conduct displayed by any performer towards any client or Cinedreams Productions agency member, also fall within this 'right to remove' category. The agencies decision is final.
FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) For Writers
Don’t submit that work which is not register. Do not upload complete scripts. By submitting the script, you hereby declare that Cinedreams.com or Cinedreams Production, do not take responsibility of violation of your ideas/scripts/titles or screenplays. Your one liner/synopsis should not be more than 2 pages We receive work from many writers so we can’t give guarantee Bing notice your work immediately Our process takes in between three months to one year to revert back on work submitted by you. We don’t charge any registration fees to any writer. Copyright charges, registration charges and any other charges pertaining to register your work needs to be borne by you. Mobile numbers are mandatory for submitting all work as we have automated system. where the writers gets notification through mobile notification system. No phone calls will be answer unless your work gets selected or viewed by our team. Writers must keep check on our website. To update their work on our web site.