Vacancies

ET Casting – Experienced Assistant or Casting Associate

ET Casting are looking for an experienced Assistant or Casting Associate to work with them on film and commercial projects. This is a full-time position, initially on a trial basis. Candidates must have minimum 2 years casting experience and we are happy to train someone special to associate level.

Our ideal candidate must be able to book in sessions, operate camera and/or have ‘some’ experience of running a casting. An understanding of FastCapture would be great but not essential. He/she should be a multitasking ninja, have exceptional research skills, a great phone manner and be Mac savvy. A team player who is happy to muck in and work back when necessary to get the job done.

A sense of humour and love of dogs is essential!

We are based in Shepherd’s Bush (5min walk from Shepherd’s Bush tube).

Competitive salary. Flexible start date.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to: zita@etcasting.com with your name & CASTING POSITION in the subject.

Lara Manwaring – Casting Assistant

Lara Manwaring is looking for a Casting Assistant to work with her on a search for the lead in a BBC Films feature from a BAFTA nominated director and Oscar nominated producer.

The position will be on an ad hoc basis for the next 2 – 3 months with the potential for it to continue into 2020. As it isn’t full time, I should be able to be flexible around other commitments.
The film is set in Hackney so any local knowledge is a bonus.

We will be carrying out a wide actor and non-actor search so please mention any relevant research/street casting/non actor search experience.
Casting experience would be great but I am also happy to meet someone with less experience who has a with a good eye and a willingness to learn.

Must be Mac computer literate.

Please send CVs via email to: lara@laramanwaring.com with the subject
header: YOUR NAME / CASTING ASSISTANT

This position is available from October 2019

RACHEL FRECK CASTING – Experienced Assistant

Rachel Freck Casting are looking for an Experienced Assistant (at least 2/3 years) / Associate to start ASAP on an ongoing an upcoming TV Series, for 4-5 months.

Must have minimum of 2/3 years previous casting experience working across projects, and have a good working knowledge of a range of actors – ideally both comedy and drama.
Working knowledge of TV PACT/Equity agreement also needed.

Must be someone who enjoys being thorough and efficient with keen eye for detail.

Essential skills include reading actors, setting up meetings, running and overseeing schedules for an office & directors, editing tapes, uploading via Directors Share & Dropbox.

Applicants must have working experience of deal memos, CAN’s, budgets, schedules and offers.

Candidates should have their own laptop, must be very efficient and experienced in using word, and have great time management.

We work from an office in Balham and auditions space in Central London. There may be some travel to the North of England involved for one of the projects.

Please only apply if you have relevant experience.

Experienced Assistant / Associate Fees Apply.

Please send CVs ASAP with the subject header FRECK CASTING ASSOCIATE to rachel@rachelfreck.com