# What Is a Casting Director?

A casting director finds, auditions, and selects the performers for a
production — commercials, film, TV, print, or digital. They are hired by
the production (or the brand/agency), not by the talent.

## What a casting director actually does

- Breaks down scripts and creative briefs into castable roles
- Sources talent through agencies, platforms, and direct submissions
- Runs auditions, self-tape review, and callbacks
- Presents selects to the director/producer/client for final approval
- Negotiates holds, bookings, and session logistics

## Casting director vs talent agency

A casting director works for the production. A talent agency represents
the talent. Face Card Casting is a casting company, not a talent agency:
it runs casting for productions and accepts talent submissions for
consideration — it does not represent talent, take commissions, or promise
bookings. Submit digitals at https://facecardcasting.com/talent.

## FAQs

**Do I need a casting director for a small commercial?**
If you need more than a handful of performers, or specific looks/skills,
yes — a casting director saves more in shoot-day efficiency than the fee
costs.

**How are casting directors paid?**
By the production, as a flat fee or day rate. Legitimate casting directors
never charge talent to audition.

**How fast can a casting turn around?**
Simple commercial castings can turn in days; film/TV roles take weeks.
State your deadline when you submit at /casting.