Brief
Also called casting brief
A brief is what casting sends out to describe the performer they want and, for a self-tape, what to prepare and how to deliver it.
It can cover the scenes to prepare, the number of takes and how to send the tape.
In use
Read the brief carefully before you film your self-tape.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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