allow us to introduce ourselves.

two organisations, one goal.

Casting Ireland is the proud sister company of The Production People. Together, we are united by our desire to “Create Teams Behind the Scenes”. The Production People provide the Crew while we recruit the Talent. We share a common goal: To connect the most qualified professionals in Ireland with creatively fulfilling projects across the film, television, theatre, and advertising industries.

Our Team is made up of seasoned industry pros, many of whom have collaborated with IFTA, BAFTA, Academy Award, and Emmy Award winning studios, artists, and production companies. Combined, we have accrued countless IMDb credits. Some of our staff also hold voting rights within organisations that award excellence in motion pictures, television, and advertising.

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Who we are.

Our team is comprised of enthusiastic professionals hailing from different creative backgrounds. Combined, our vast and diverse experience keeps us ahead of the curve. As industry leaders, we endeavour to exceed client expectations while offering emerging talent the chance to kick-start their acting career. 

Ireland, its creative industries, and its diverse population are being celebrated more and more on the world stage. At Casting Ireland, we believe that diversity is power. Providing equal opportunities is at the core of everything we do.

Meet our dream team

Deirdre

FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Our Executive Director, Deirdre Ryan, has over 25 years’ experience in Broadcasting, Media, and Executive Management. She leads our team, placing a strong focus on business objectives and client satisfaction. Thanks to her exemplary career, we have learnt how to build genuine and long-lasting connections with our Clients and Talent Pool.

Moreover, Deirdre is an experienced Broadcast Vision Mixer, playing an active, hands-on role in live entertainment, music productions, and events. It is this in-depth knowledge of the media industry, in conjunction with her recruitment and business skills, that pushes us go a step further to meet our Clients' needs. This is one of the many qualities that makes Casting Ireland unique in its service.

Having a team leader that is methodical and strategic, but also empathetic and understanding, is what makes us one of Ireland’s most successful casting agencies. Under Deirdre’s visionary leadership, we will continue to hold our ranking as a market-leader while conquering new goals.

Donal

Commercial Director
With over 25 years of leadership experience, Donal’s background is geared towards growth and customer satisfaction.

Donal’s strategic vision and dynamic approach have been key to positively transforming our day-to-day operations. During his time with us, he has shown exceptional ability to develop our business trajectory. All the while, he maintains a solid, customer-focused foundation, never losing sight of our dedication to our clients. This has helped us to boost client satisfaction, revenue, and market engagement.

Donal’s ability to spot industry opportunities has enabled us to forge mutually beneficial partnerships with new brands, organisations, and production companies while broadening staffing and recruitment offerings for legacy clients.

With his unwavering dedication to his craft, we are certain Donal will continue to provide unparalleled market insight and innovative strategies. His passion for continuous improvement will help us to achieve even greater success in the years to come.

Sarah

HEAD OF CASTING
Our Head of Casting, Sarah, has a diverse background across the film, television, and theatre industries. Having worked across live action and animated projects from pre-production to post, Sarah garnered plenty of experience working with Actors and Voice-Over Artists. This invaluable experience, along with keen project management skills, allowed her to slot right into the world of casting.

With every project, Sarah prioritises Talent advocacy and Client satisfaction, focusing on clear communication, efficiency, proactivity, and above all, kindness. Her time at the agency has been fruitfully spent, truly getting to know Clients and Talent alike to ensure their needs are met.

With a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies, a passion for creativity, a sharp eye for detail, and a drive to innovate, Sarah has grown the agency's reach exponentially and has no intention of slowing down!

Abigail

CASTING ASSOCIATE
Our Casting Associate, Abigail, is the newest addition to the Casting Ireland team.

Bio coming soon!

Dave

SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGER
Dave, our fantastic Service Delivery Manager, loves working with people, prides himself on making authentic connections, and understands that no two jobs are alike - much like the experts we source for them. His driving force is always to connect the right person to the right crew vacancy behind-the-scenes. Having worked for many years in both the Dublin and Vancouver Visual Arts scenes, Dave draws from his wealth of knowledge and experience when tackling new projects or coming up against industry challenges.

With a background in English and Photography, he's a master of creative problem-solving, always thinking outside the box for actionable solutions. His previous experience as an Artist Liaison and Studio Manager means he understands the importance of efficient and proactive teamwork, alongside people skills, to deliver seamless results.

Dave is delighted to be a part of our passionate, ambitious, and dynamic team. With him by our side, we’re excited for what the future has in store for The Production People.

Cara

SCHEDULING & TALENT COORDINATOR
Our Scheduling & Talent Coordinator, Cara, is the newest addition to the Production People team.

Bio coming soon!