I'm sure this has been asked a dozen times before, but like the title says; what acting qualities or skills do you look for when casting a film?
I look for people that will show up first, then pick the best actor out of that group.
Learned this key tidbit from this forum.
What do they do when NOT reading a line? In an audition, have them read with someone, anyone, bad\good doesn't matter. After they deliver a line, what do they do? Do they look down and read the next line getting ready for their delivery, or do they "act like" they are listening and reacting to what the other character is (should be) saying.
MOST OF ALL, we look for people who show up for their auditions ON TIME, without excuses,