If you are not paying, you can only count on their passion for your project. And you can't blame them for failing to show up, or having a temper, etc. This things happen in low to no-budget productions.
Most of the time, non-professional actors have jobs outside of acting, and its hard to schedule shootings with them. That's probably one of the main reasons for missed auditions, too. Acting is often a dream for many people. The harsh reality is they have to eat and make a living, and acting, at least in the beginning, doesn't pay any bills.
Its hard for us as filmmakers to work on no to low budget productions. We have to think on the everything of our "baby". However, Acting, if done correctly, is indeed an art. Its something I know I'm not capable of achieving in greatness, and I admire those that can give face to my visions.
Anyway, filmmaking ends up always as a bonding experience between both sides, so obviously, after filmming commences, you'll all be commited to the work and the audition process will be forgoten...
Most of the time, non-professional actors have jobs outside of acting, and its hard to schedule shootings with them. That's probably one of the main reasons for missed auditions, too. Acting is often a dream for many people. The harsh reality is they have to eat and make a living, and acting, at least in the beginning, doesn't pay any bills.
Its hard for us as filmmakers to work on no to low budget productions. We have to think on the everything of our "baby". However, Acting, if done correctly, is indeed an art. Its something I know I'm not capable of achieving in greatness, and I admire those that can give face to my visions.
Anyway, filmmaking ends up always as a bonding experience between both sides, so obviously, after filmming commences, you'll all be commited to the work and the audition process will be forgoten...