In a move that shocked Hollywood, Coppola bypassed most traditional casting directors for the initial rounds. He announced on social media: “If you have a soul, find me.” He would set up his portable rig in unexpected places:

, Coppola has pivoted to a more "modestly budgeted" film titled Glimpses of the Moon Project Style

Swap genders freely. Coppola’s Tetro and Marie Antoinette (produced by Coppola) show women can carry these archetypes (e.g., Kirsten Dunst as Watcher, Elle Fanning as Revealer).

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Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola has announced a surprise return to grassroots filmmaking with the announcement of Casting 2 . Stripping away the excesses of Hollywood, Coppola describes this new venture as a "portable experiment in human connection."

Join us for Casting 2 , the portable filmmaking workshop inspired by the one and only Francis Ford Coppola. Bring your own camera, bring your own talent, and bring your own wine.