Between Self-Tape and Set: A Webinar with Casting Director Cassandra Han

We will explore both procedural and philosophical differences, including auditions, self-tapes, callbacks, chemistry reads, and the varying expectations actors encounter across territories. The workshop will focus on what casting directors are actually looking for, how actors can navigate international productions professionally, and how to position themselves more strategically. Importantly, we will discuss how actors can remain connected to their craft and sense of freedom within a process that can sometimes feel highly controlled or restrictive – and how to continue bringing the fullest version of themselves to the work.

Cassandra Han

...is a two-time Artios Award-nominated casting director based in Europe since 2003. After more than a decade casting in New York, she became known for building creative bridges between Europe and the US. Her recent work includes The Weight starring Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe, The Physician II (Constantin/Amazon), the Netflix feature She Said Maybe, and the Lionsgate/Yes Studios series The German. Italian casting highlights include James Mangold’s Oscar-winning Ford v Ferrari, Terrence Malick’s A Hidden Life (Cannes 2019), and two seasons of Gaumont’s Netflix hit Barbarians. Most recently, she completed German casting for The Nightingale for TriStar Pictures and Left Seat starring Richard Gere and Michelle Rodriguez. Cassandra Han is President of the Global Chapter of Casting Society (CSA) and a member of the European and German Film Academies.