We source Actors, Models, Featured Extras, Background Extras, and Performers. Depending on the nature of the project, we have also been known to recruit Dancers, Stunt Doubles, Voice-Over Actors, Presenters, TV Hosts, Comedians, and Panellists.
We provide Talent for a broad range of media projects. These have included everything from feature length movies to short films to documentary pieces to TV series to commercial campaigns to social media shorts to theatrical productions to musicals to fashion shows to high profile events, and beyond.
If you’re looking for Actors and Extras for your project, we operate as a one-stop shop. Things can get confusing for Producers when working with multiple agencies. We pride ourselves on making client experiences as seamless and stress-free as possible. As a result, we are frequently tasked with casting entire productions top to bottom.
Our Talent Pool is constantly growing! At present, we have over 4000 performers on our books.
We provide full agency services by acting (pun intended!) as the matchmaker and point of contact between you and the Talent.
We’re delighted to operate as the go-between, right up until the shoot. Even then, we’re still on hand should you need anything!
Once you let us know the kind of Talent your project requires, we’ll dive deep into our Talent Pool, selecting the best options possible.
We will confirm their availability for the shoot dates before sending you suitable options. All that’s left to do is pick your favourites.
Yes, we accept applications from child actors and extras. We have plenty of young Talent on our books, from babies to toddlers to children to teenagers. We ensure the safety and privacy of all our Performers, especially minors, is treated with the utmost respect. As a result, we hire garda vetted chaperones and provide child licensing services.
Yes! For a small fee per child, we will handle child licensing on your behalf. That way, you can focus on the bigger pictures.
Absolutely! Diversity is a cornerstone of every package we send to our clients. We proudly represent Talent from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and skill levels. Each and every member has the right to work in Ireland and possesses either a PPSN or NIN.
Cinnte! Yes, plenty of our Actors and Models are fluent Irish speakers. If you require gaeilgeoirs for your next project, we’d be delighted to help you find the perfect fit.
It’s FREE for you to use our scouting services. We will source and screen suitable Talent for your project. Meanwhile, you are under no obligation to pay us until such point as you book your favourite Performers.
When using Talents’ likeness, we do not quote in perpetuity.
Depending on the nature of the project, we may offer a one to three year usage period.
Once this expires, you are very welcome to contact us to renew your usage for a fee. This is, of course, dependent on the consent of the Talent featured in the campaign.
If you’re shooting a campaign for social media, we understand that content may stay online. By this, we mean it lives in the back catalogue of your brand’s Instagram or TikTok feed, Facebook timeline, or Twitter account. That’s ok! That’s the nature of it. So long as it isn’t actively promoted past the agreed usage period.
This depends on the nature of the project. For example, we base our quotes on such variables as:
– The performance required
– How featured the Talent will be
– How long the material will be used
– The platforms and territories where it will be screened and promoted
We know every project and budget is different. Reach out to us on info@castingireland.ie with your specs and we’d be delighted to generate a bespoke quote for you.
After the shoot, our team will follow up with you to gather feedback on your experience working with us. We will then invoice you for the Talent fees. Then, we will pay the Performers through our company payroll, keeping you compliant.
Easy! Simply fill out our registration form by clicking here. We’ll review your details, process your application, and be in touch with you shortly thereafter to confirm your registration.
Definitely! Everybody has to start somewhere. We love helping fresh faces and new industry entrants kickstart their careers in entertainment. We champion diversity and are open to applicants of all ages, genders, ethnicities, looks, and skill levels. All that’s required is that you are an Irish resident, with the right to work here. If you already possess a PPSN or NIN, you’re completely eligible.
This varies from project to project. It’s also dependent on whether you’re cast as a Background or Featured Extra.
As a Background Extra, you could be doing anything from walking through a supermarket to eating at a restaurant to forming part of a concert crowd.
Featured Extras may have the opportunity to deliver a few lines or have their faces appear on screen through walk-on roles. Who knows? They could briefly play opposite the main character as wait staff… or even as a fellow space engineer. The possibilities are endless!
Whether you’re a recent graduate, retired, or simply looking for a little extra money on the side, working as an Extra can be an extremely fruitful experience.
You can gain on-set experience, work with performers you admire, form valuable bonds and strong connections, learn the mechanics of a film set, and refine your acting skills.
Extra work is inherently collaborative. We frequently receive feedback describing gigs as “low pressure”, “a lot of fun”, and an “opportunity to meet new friends”.
Nope! We are one of the only, if not the only, Casting Agencies in Ireland that does not charge a subscription fee.
When you register as part of our Talent Pool, there is a once-off charge of €12.99. This is an administration fee only.
Once you’re in, you’re in.
Certainly! It can be very helpful to list any acting experience in your application and/or provide a detailed Acting CV.
If you’re just starting out, don’t worry! This won’t hinder your ability to get booked for jobs. Even if you’ve appeared in any local theatre productions, let us know. Additionally, if you have completed any short courses to enhance your performance abilities, for example, at Bowe Street Academy or The Gaiety School of Acting, pop it on your CV. Every little helps.
Showreels aren’t required but they can be a huge help in securing roles. So, we’d recommend adding them to your profile where possible.
If you haven’t appeared in any films, TV series, or commercials, no worries! Pick a scene from your favourite production, learn the lines, ask a friend to read opposite you, set up a camera or phone, and hit record. It’s as easy as that! All we want is for you show off your acting chops.
Be sure and check out the blog posts below for tips and tricks, including ‘How to Film the Perfect Self-Tape at Home‘.
We work across a diverse range of media projects. We cast everything from feature length movies to short films to television series to commercial campaigns to brand collabs to special events, and beyond. No two projects are the same. We are often approached by Clients looking for Actors, Featured Talent, and Background Extras. So, we’re a one-stop shop for production companies on the lookout for Performers.
All registrations are handled online via the Registration Form on our JOIN US page. Please do not drop by the office.
Due to the fast-paced nature of our work, our Agents cannot guarantee their availability to sign you up in person. Moreover, some days, we work from home. So, we might not here when you swing by! We are, however, always available via email or by phone.
Nope! While most of the requests we receive are for projects shooting in and around Dublin, we also cast shoots all over the island of Ireland. From Cork to Wicklow to Galway to Donegal, and beyond.
Yes, absolutely! There’s just one key difference: Unfortunately, our payroll system does not accept NINs.
If you do not possess a PPSN, we would ask that you invoice us following your shoot.
Unfortunately not. All our jobs are based on the island of Ireland. As a result, we can only employ people who live and work here. There’s also a chance you might receive a last-minute call to attend a shoot, so it’s much easier to be based locally.
We are not an agent in the sense that we represent individuals. Rather, we’re an agency that provides suitable options from our Talent Pool to Clients.
Rest assured, even with a broad Talent Pool, we provide unparalleled one to one service and support. We pride ourselves on ensuring all members of our Talent Pool have equal access to opportunities, are treated with the utmost respect, and are compensated fairly for their work. With us, you’re in good hands and great company.
Yes, absolutely! Many members of our Talent Pool have agent representation. We’d recommend flagging your Casting Ireland membership with your agent in case they’d like availability checks or any other communications to pass through them. This isn’t a necessary step, but would allow the agent to manage bookings and keep in touch with us on your behalf.
This depends on the job. Sometimes, you could know a week in advance. Other times, if there’s an urgent callout, we could be asking about your availability for that same day.
We can’t predict this one. It depends on various factors, including what the Client is looking for, your suitability for their project, and your availability. We cannot guarantee you will secure work with us.
But we can promise that we will always put you forward for roles well suited to your profile and abilities. Ultimately, the Client makes the final decision on who they would like to appear in their project, rather than Casting Ireland.
Not at all. We understand that people are busy! A huge portion of our Talent Pool are either studying or have another form of employment.
We will always send availability checks before putting you forward as an option to our Clients. You are under no obligation to accept the jobs we send you, and if you can’t make a particular shoot, that won’t have a negative impact on your chances of being selected the next time around. So, don’t worry!
This is not a guarantee. When sending an availability check, we’re reaching out to see if you would be interested and available to partake in a particular shoot, were you to be selected by the Client.
These are not offers of work. If you confirm your availability for the shoot in question, this does not guarantee that you will be chosen. The final decision will always be made by the production company, not Casting Ireland.
No, definitely not! We are always looking for the right people for each project, so we’ll be sure and put you forward for suitable roles regardless. We understand everyone has busy periods in work or could have trips planned. You are not obliged to accept any work we offer.
That shouldn’t be a problem! Just ensure you send us the correct forms after the shoot so that your payment may be processed correctly. We will populate the Employer section of the form, outlining the length of your temporary employment with us. We will return the form to you within 1-3 working days, so that you may submit it to Welfare or other relevant Irish Government Departments.
No. Rest assured your personal information will be safeguarded within Casting Ireland’s talent management system. This software is GDPR compliant, SSL secured, and cloud hosted by Mainboard. We communicate directly, and in confidence, with production companies looking to hire Actors, Models, and Extras.
We do not have a database that is searchable online. When you accept an Availability Check, we share your photos and acting CV (without any contact information listed) with the production company only.
This depends and will be reflected in your fee. We recruit for half day and full day shoots. You could be on set for as little as two hours. For a very long day, you could be working upwards of ten. We will always do our best to outline the length of the project shoot in our availability checks.
This really depends on the job, i.e., what role you’re undertaking, how long you’re on set, and other variables such as the usage involved. Fees can vary from €67 for a couple of hours’ work to several thousand for a TV commercial where your likeness will be used for promotional purposes.
After you complete the job, we will be in touch via email to gather your feedback and organise payment. All of our payments go through Revenue. As a result, you must have a PPS number to work with us. If you are based in Northern Ireland, we’ll request you send us an invoice.
We will run your payment through our payroll system so that it arrives in your bank account directly. Usually, funds arrive approximately 4-6 weeks after the shoot has concluded. Please note, we will never make cash payments.
Unfortunately, unless you are based in Northern Ireland with a registered NIN, we do not accept invoices from Talent.
We process Talent payments via our in-house payroll system as this allows all funds to pass through Revenue.
Our award-winning sister company, The Production People, has been recruiting stellar behind-the-scenes Crew for over two decades. Visit their website to find out more.
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