Interview with a Top Chennai Casting Director

## What Casting Directors Wish Crew Knew We sat down with one of Chennai’s busiest casting directors. Here’s what they actually want from applicants. ### Key takeaways - They open CineCards before they open reels - They remember people who are easy to work with more than “talented but difficult” - They hate when applicants lie about their experience - They actively look for new verified talent on platforms like Rosterwoods ### The single most important advice “Be professional in every interaction. The industry is smaller than you think.” Your reputation travels faster than your reel.