Independent Film Producing

Glossary

ADR Additional dialog recording is often required and is done during post. The actors come back and lip sync and loop (re-record) dialog that wasn't sharp or clear during filming.

Breakdown services A company that receives audition material (called “sides”) from the production company and distributes it to talent agents and managers.

Callback A second audition. Generally, a callback means the actor is seriously being considered for the role. A “chemistry callback” allows the director, producers, and casting director to see ensembles of actors and determine whether they would make believable relatives, love interests, etc.

Chain of title Written proof (in the form of legal contracts, copyright certificate(s), assignments, and other documents) ...