HELPFUL INFORMATION
Here are some questions that Casting Directors are frequently asked. We hope these answers are clear, concise and helpful. Keep scrolling to find links to businesses and organisations that we hope you find useful.
Q: Can you be my agent, will you represent me?
A: Casting Directors do not represent artists in the way that agents do, so the answer here is no. We recommend reaching out to the MEAA who have a list of reputable agents in each state.
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Q: What’s the best way to share my work with Casting Directors?
A: You should sign up for at least two casting platforms, we recommend Altai and Showcast. Each platform will allow you to be searchable and seen by CD’s around the country. Make sure you keep your credits, headshots, self-tapes and reels up to date!
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Q: Can you please hire me to be a reader?
A: At this stage we are not accepting submissions for readers. It’s a great experience to be a reader and the interest in being one is overwhelming!
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Q: How do I get work as a background extra?
A: You should sign up for a Background Extras agency. You can contact the MEAA for a list of reputable Background Extras agencies per state.
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Q: How do I get a job in casting?
A: Look for casting assistant job advertisements which are usually posted on the social pages and websites of various casting companies. You should also email your CV and a cover letter to different casting offices to let them know you’re interested should anything ever pop up. At the moment, we are not currently hiring but we are accepting EOI’s for casual casting assistant roles that may become available in the future. Click HERE for more info.
ACTOR'S BENEVOLENT FUND OF NSW
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Actor’s Benevolent Fund of NSW has been supporting members of the performing arts sector since 1944. The ABF provides urgent financial help to artists in times of illness, accident, age-related problems and severe adversity. This is a wonderful charity to support, if you can!
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​The MEAA is the largest and most established union and industry advocate for Australia's creative professionals. Through the MEAA you can find a list of talent agencies for each state in Australia. We strongly encourage all artists to join the union.
CASTING GUILD OF AUSTRALIA
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The CGA was formed to bring recognition to Casting Directors across Australia who cast film, television, TV commercials, theatre, new media and reality. The CGA gives members a forum to share ideas and exchange information, provides unified standards for safe, inclusive and fair practices, engages in charitable activities, and highlights its members' achievements.
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​Altai is a bespoke casting platform that offers unparalleled collaboration between Artists, Agents, Casting Directors and Clients. It’s the newest casting platform in Australia and is the preferred platform for Daisy Hicks Casting.
SHOWCAST
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Showcast has been one of Australia's top casting resources for actors, agents and casting professionals, for over 60 years. It is frequently used by DHC and we strongly recommend a profile on this platform, too!
Here are some Sydney-based headshot photographers who are absolutely lovely folks and who will make you look like a million bucks. They know how to shoot actors in a way that Casting Directors love.
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All things tax and financial, all in one place. Sydney-based GPL Solutions is a professional services firm dedicated to excellence in the fields of integrated financial and business services. David Rooney (Director) is one of the nicest guys around and knows how to look after all things financial for folks who work in the arts.
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Performance Medicine is an Australian sports and performing arts physiotherapy clinic with two locations in Australia; Naarm/Melbourne and Gadigal Country/Sydney.
GREYHOUND RESCUE
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Set up in 2009, Greyhound Rescue finds loving forever homes for greyhounds no longer wanted by the racing industry. Having found homes for hundreds of greyhounds, they play an important role in helping greyhounds discover new lives as cherished family pets. Our accounts manager Fran is particularly passionate about these folks, if you’re looking for a great cause to volunteer with or to donate to, look no further!