Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Casting strategy & process · Working

Authentic casting

ELI5

Casting meant to align lived identity or experience with the role where that relationship materially matters.

Used in conversation

“The authentic casting needs to reflect the performance the project actually requires.”

Definition

Casting intended to align lived identity or experience with the role where that relationship materially matters.

Here “Authentic casting” means: Casting intended to align lived identity or experience with the role where that relationship materially matters.

Pitch context

A director may use this term to turn a broad intention into a specific performance or casting choice.

Why it matters: Translates creative intention into casting, rehearsal, performance and on-set direction.

Caution

This usage is established in practice but is not fully standardised. A domain specialist should review it before release as canon.

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