How To Find The Right Actor For Your Shoot

Who says you need a huge studio budget just to find the right actors for your shoot? Whether you’re creating a film, web series, commercial, music video or even product demo, casting great talent is now easier than ever. Especially when you can browse our portfolio of Australian actors online and even secure this talent direct on our platform, all at a budget that you set.

From Melbourne to Sydney, our actors span from captivating leads to perfect at supporting roles and even reliable background performers. But the question remains, when faced with a diverse, talented bunch of actors, how do make sure that you cast the right one for your specific production? Here are a few tips from the pros:

1.    Variety is the spice of life

Always try to examine a wide range of actors from various demographics and backgrounds for your role. You might initially envision a part as being of a particular gender, age, and ethnicity. But don’t just stick to your restrictions! For example, if you only call for tall, blond women with blue eyes, you risk excluding high-quality actors who could bring unexpected life to the role.

2.    Context is almost always king

Providing actors with context can go a long way in getting the best auditions to consider, ones that connect with your creative concepts. At the end of the day, fleshed out character descriptions will attract actors who are looking to sink their teeth into something new and exciting.

3.    The early bird catches the talent

Always start casting with plenty of time to spare, so that you can make your initial talent search as wide as possible before getting to the shortlist stage. This will help you maximise your options and ensure that you feel confident with the actor you end up casting.

4.    The devil is in the details    

Don’t forget that casting extras is important and you should dedicate plenty of time for this if you’re shooting a restaurant, club, or street scene, for example. Start casting for the right background actors early, as well as expect and prepare for some no-shows.

5.    Professionals attract professionals

It’s important to set a professional tone during castings. Ensure that the venue is in a safe and public place, that you provide your undivided attention to each audition and that you respect the actors who have given their time to be there. This is how you’ll continue to attract the very best talent to your casting calls.

6.    Cast like a pro using theright.fit

You can browse and book an actor from our premium platform, which is just bursting with diverse talent. Unlike most acting agencies in Australia, with us, you’ll be in control of the whole process from start to end. Enjoy unlimited access to our wide portfolio of talent from one easy online interface. We’re certain you’ll have no trouble finding the right actor for your shoot in no time at all!