• About

    Casting Direct has been taping actors in Atlanta for over 5 years.  Our clients have booked major motion pictures, television series, commercials, and more.  We offer affordable coaching and top quality taping using only the best equipment.  We’re dedicated to getting your best audition out and into the right hands as quickly as possible.  With two locations, there’s plenty of slots available to fit your schedule.  We also use on line scheduling so you can book us way in advance.  Check out our Workshop Page for more information on classes and workshops.

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    Tim Donner

    has worked in casting for over 17 years.  Before he was the proud owner of Casting Direct, Tim worked in LA for major studios such as WB, ABC, FOX, CW, Dreamworks, Disney, Discover, Hallmark, and several independent movies.  Having worked as Jackie Burch’s associate for over a decade, Tim went out to work as a Casting Director on his own movies.  Tim brings the passion and the experience to make sure the right audition goes out the door.

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    Katie Adkins has been working for Casting Direct for well over a year now.  A local actor, she knows what is needed for the audition.

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  • WORKSHOPS

    Casting Direct offers workshops for both Kids and Adults!

    These ON-CAMERA intensive classes focuses on advanced technique including script and character breakdown, audition experience, on-set experience, and a look into the casting world.

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    Every module will have an original script written specifically for that module. You will then learn how to break down the script and apply that into your audition. Several scripts each year will be produced into a short film. Check out the films we’ve made on our PORTFOLIO page.

    TO SIGN UP EMAIL: Castingdirectworkshop@gmail.com.

    KIDS WORKSHOP SUNDAYS 1-3p.

    ADULT WORKSHOP MONDAYS 10a-12. 10386814_10204607254754830_1859573742219794859_n

  • Testimonials

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    DESMOND PHILLIPS

    “I highly recommend Tim Donner at Casting Direct for any coaching and taping services!! Thanks to his expertise I was fortunate enough to book my first studio project as Ray Hamilton in the Bonnie and Clyde mini-series. Thanks again Tim for everything you do!!”

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    ERIKA BIERMAN

    “Thanks to Tim, Erika Bierman, Actress booked the part of President Snow’s Granddaughter in the Hunger Games Catching Fire. I highly recommend Tim if you have kids who need coaching and filmed auditions. Tim always goes the extra mile and gives great constructive criticism.”

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    SUMMER PARKER

    “I highly recommend Tim Donner for coaching and taping! He takes his time with the kids, helps them understand their place and character in the script and most importantly, makes is fun for the kids! Which is the main goal!”

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    KAREN BEYER

    Tim Donner, you rock! “Woman” on Sleepy Hollow turned into a recurring role (2 episodes, but recurring none the less).
  • Audition Tips

    DON’T WAIT TIL THE LAST MINUTE. Book early and allow yourself enough time to do your audition right. If your audition is due right away, remember it takes time to render the files and send them out.

    BRING A COPY OF YOUR SIDES FOR THE READER. If you’re trying to save the environment like I am, send a copy via Email and I can read it off the iPad.

    TELEPROMPTER. If you have something you need to read off the teleprompter, copy the text into the email way in advance. I can’t put pdf’s into the teleprompter, only text from an email.

    KNOW YOUR PASSWORDS. We’re able to upload to Actor’s Access for you if you need us to. Please have your passwords handy. I also highly recommend subscribing to ShowFax so all your uploads are free.

    BRING TAPING INSTRUCTIONS. We’re very familiar with how local casting wants their files, but even they change from project to project. Play it safe and bring the taping instructions with you.