Production: Contact with Actors

Keeping contact with actors was an important part of my role as Producer as if actors feel like they are not being kept in the loop they may choose to leave the project.  We have had the actors since November therefore it is important to have a good relationship with them as this is a very long period of time to be involved with them. 

We have our cast booked from November until our deadline in May which means they need to be updated throughout the process in order to keep their interest and passion in the project. I mainly kept contact with them through emails, where I would send them updates of the script as it went along and also let them know of any changes to the filming schedule. I would also give them ideas of costumes and makeup that they would need and to answer any questions they may have.  

One of our main actors Christine commented how professional and well organised out team was and how easy it was to communicate with us.  I did my best to make the communication as clear and accessible as possible and this was a successful approach as everyone understood what was happening when.