Business Details
We are The Casting Network, an independent agency founded in 1999 that has served the UK film, television and advertising industries for over two decades. Our founder, Lesley Gogarty, has been a crowd casting specialist since 1978 and brings unrivalled experience to every engagement. We specialise in supplying vetted supporting artists, providing a seamless, CHITLESS payment system that eliminates paper chits. Our service suite extends to a dedicated 2nd AD function for productions exceeding 1,000 crowd days, handling costume fittings, signins and offsignings. We also offer a Casting Director service, utilising our industry knowledge to match talent with precise production needs. Through the POP Platform, we deliver instant booking sheets and realtime updates that speed the casting process.
We maintain a network of over 10,000 artists across the UK, with a particularly strong presence in London. Our commitment to professional standards means we negotiate the best rates of pay and enforce a 10% surcharge on late invoices. We provide location assistance, securing permits and coordinating logistics to keep filming on schedule. Our clients experience reduced administrative burdens, transparent invoicing, and reliable onset coordination. We are dedicated to client satisfaction, continually improving our processes and technology to meet the evolving demands of the industry.
We maintain a network of over 10,000 artists across the UK, with a particularly strong presence in London. Our commitment to professional standards means we negotiate the best rates of pay and enforce a 10% surcharge on late invoices. We provide location assistance, securing permits and coordinating logistics to keep filming on schedule. Our clients experience reduced administrative burdens, transparent invoicing, and reliable onset coordination. We are dedicated to client satisfaction, continually improving our processes and technology to meet the evolving demands of the industry.
Highlights and features
- We have 27 years of industry experience.
- Our network includes over 10,000 UK artists.
- Our CHITLESS payment system eliminates paper chits.
- Our dedicated 2nd AD service manages crowd logistics.
- Our partnership with POP Platform speeds booking processes.
Services
Supporting Artists
Our Supporting Artists service supplies highly skilled extras for film, television, and advertising productions. Targeted at producers seeking reliable talent across the UK, we provide vetted artists with proven track records, ensuring onset professionalism and versatility. Clients benefit from rapid availability, comprehensive contracts, and seamless payment through our CHITLESS system.
Casting Director
Our Casting Director Service offers expert guidance in selecting background talent, ensuring each role is perfectly matched to the productions vision. Drawing on decades of industry insight, we conduct thorough auditions and maintain detailed artist profiles for swift decisionmaking. Clients enjoy reduced casting time, higher quality extras, and a smoother workflow on set.
Crowd 2nd AD
When a production exceeds 1,000 crowd days, our Crowd 2nd AD Service provides a dedicated staff member to handle costume fittings, liaise with wardrobe, and manage crowd signin and offsigning. This role ensures accurate attendance records and keeps the schedule on track. Producers gain a professional, onset coordinator who alleviates logistical burdens.
Chitless Payment
Our Chitless Payment system replaces traditional paper chits with instant electronic invoicing, reducing administrative overhead and accelerating cash flow for supporting artists. The POP Back Office handles all payments directly into the artists account, adding a 10% surcharge only for invoices overdue thirty days. Clients benefit from transparent, traceable transactions and simplified recordkeeping.
Location Assistance
Our Location Assistance service offers production teams expert guidance in securing suitable filming sites, negotiating permits, and coordinating logistics across the UK. We manage interactions with local authorities, venue owners, and crew, ensuring compliance and smooth operations. Clients receive costeffective solutions, timely approvals, and a reliable partner for all location needs.
Reviews (7)
Yvette Rodriguez
Jun 13, 2022
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I always get great customer service when I contact Casting Networks. The reps are patient and very helpful. I guess it depends on the day and the person that answers the phone. : They are dealing with actors and we all know how emotional we can be especially with all the pressure we endure. Great job guys.
Film Lover
Jun 09, 2022
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Bravo, Casting Networks! Yet another way that you exploit actors by raising your monthly prices from $7 to $25 during a record-breaking inflation! Actors are barely getting by - but hey - now's the perfect time to raise your rates! I bet it costs you A LOT more money to host all those photos and reels on your servers these days (by the way - these are the same photos and reels that I already paid for a la carte)!
When will casting directors, actors, and prod. cos stand up to this exploitative monopoly of Casting Networks? Maybe it's time to open a legal case? I mean.they brought casting director workshops down, maybe this could be next? #ripoff
When will casting directors, actors, and prod. cos stand up to this exploitative monopoly of Casting Networks? Maybe it's time to open a legal case? I mean.they brought casting director workshops down, maybe this could be next? #ripoff
Joel Kelley Dauten
May 17, 2022
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Overpriced, scummy, deceitful, constantly changing their billing structure without any warning or notification. A ridiculous amount of money for the service they provide. Trash.
C. S.
Mar 23, 2022
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So it's been a long time since I've visit them. I end up moving to Las Vegas and got a roll but couldn't make it. It wasn't a feel at that time but no I see you have to pay a monthly fee now.
Sarah Actor
Jul 26, 2021
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What kind of casting website doesn't allow you to replace photos with new ones, you have to pay another twenty dollars per photo. Customer service is probably the rudest people you will ever deal with. The website is way too overpriced for no reason. And warning NEVER delete your membership they will lock all your media without any warning. I'm so happy casting is moving to casting frontier because I'm done with casting networks forever.
Kory
Jun 12, 2021
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Interface is prehistoric and has many flaws, but the worst part is they keep your credit card information and will bill you without your approval. I signed up for an annual membership and at the end of the year with no prior notice they started billing me at a HIGHER month to month rate. So if you have to use this website just know that you'll probably end up paying more money than you planed to since they like to charge you credit card without approval or notice. Also according to customer service there is no way to remove your credit card info from the website.
Cary Brayboy
Apr 26, 2021
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Horrendous customer support and the absolute worst debacle rollout for a website revamp ever! Way to go Casting Networks (fake clapping)! You just cost actors, agents and casting directors lost casting opportunities due to your sheer incompetence and ineptitude.
