Project Casting

Compared with finding someone direct through a freelancer on social media, this works out a fair bit dearer once the platform fee is added to each booking. I was hoping for a cheaper route for a corporate video we were doing for a client. The talent was fine and the booking went through without much bother, but I'd have saved money going the other way. Probably only worth it if you don't have time to hunt people down yourself.

Out of all the casting sites I tried this is the one I'd pick. I compared a few options before choosing and this had the most relevant castings for my type. The profile set up was quick and I got messages from two agents in the first fortnight. The casting calls are current and the people behind it seem to know the industry. Glad I went with this one.

Compared to finding someone through a freelancer on social media, this costs a bit more per booking once you add the platform fee. The talent we got was fine and the booking went through with no drama. Would have liked a bit more control over the rates people quote. Still a sensible option if you want a proper paper trail.

Got a paid gig in under a week, which is mad. Filled in the profile on my phone and it was done in minutes. Easy to use and the notifications actually work. Sound.

This is the one I'd go with over the other sites I looked at for extras. The listings were clearer and the booking process was quicker than the rest. Got booked for a background job within a few days.

Compared with the two other casting sites I signed up to, this one felt less cluttered and the job listings were easier to scan. I did have to wait about four days for a reply to my first message, which was slower than I'd like. Once the conversation started it moved along fine and the casting went ahead as planned. Worth a look if you're trying a few places.

I uploaded my showreel and set up alerts for stage and screen roles in the north west. The reel upload took a couple of goes because the file size limit caught me out, but support got me sorted. Since then I've had regular casting alerts that match what I'm actually after. The messaging with directors is straightforward and I've had replies within a couple of days. Good value for the monthly fee.

Honestly the easiest casting site I have used for a first time. Signed up, filled in my profile and got a call back from a director within a week. The audition came through my phone with clear instructions and a deadline. Great to have something so simple to start with.

I needed a few actors for a university project and this seemed like the easiest place to look. The profiles were a bit hit and miss, with some people's photos looking quite old. I got in touch with a couple of candidates and sorted one out but the other never replied. It did the job in the end.

Bought the basic casting package for a short film I was making with mates, and it was the cheapest way I found to get decent actors in front of us. Profiles were easy to filter by location and the messaging was straight forward. Didn't have to pay for anything extra to send the scripts out, which saved a few quid. Would use again for the next project.

Needed some extras for a mate's music video and this was the quickest way to get people signed up. Put the call out on the Friday and had a list of twenty by the Sunday. Easy to message people and sort the call times. Nice one.

Put a casting call up for a short I'm directing and the form took about ten minutes to fill in, which was fine. Got a decent shortlist of actors within a couple of days and the booking side was straightforward. Only niggle is the messaging is a bit slow to reply to once you've got your shortlist, so I had to chase one actor's availability myself.

I've been on the books here for about eight years, mostly for the extras and background work listings. The newer search tools are a big improvement on the old ones. My profile still gets sent to suitable calls and the team keeps the listings current. Never had a problem getting paid.

Needed a model for a photo shoot and booked one through here in like ten minutes. Chat was easy and they showed up on time. Price was fair too. Would use again.

What struck me most was how clearly the audition listings were laid out, with the closing dates shown right at the top of each one. I was rather pleased that I could see exactly what was being asked of performers before applying. The support team answered my one query within the day, which I thought was very civil of them. I'd happily use it again for my grandson's school plays.

We needed a voice artist for a local radio advert on a tight budget and this was the first place I checked. The sign up took about ten minutes and I had a shortlist of six within the afternoon. Paid far less than the agency quote we got from a studio. The recordings came through in the format we asked for, so nothing to fix on our end.

Compared with going through a London agency, this was far easier for finding local talent for our corporate videos. The searching is quick and the rates people list are clear before you message them. Booked two people in one afternoon without any fuss. Good for smaller budgets.