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There is no specific training is required to be a casting director, but you'll be more likely to succeed with some education.
You'll probably want to study for 2 or 4 years at a college that offers classes in film and theater arts, such as acting and directing, as well as business management.You should also take acting classes.
After your finished your education look for an internship with a casting agency, or a casting director who would take on another assistant or low-level helper. And work your way up to associate casting director.
Many people look for casting directors with skills such as:
-excellent communication skills to work with both sides -- studios and directors, and actors and talent agents
-negotiation skills
-organizational skills to juggle projects and keep them all on track
-good memory for script details, actor abilities and contact names
-careful attention to detail
-patience and persistence