Do your homework.
These are the best (and most trustworthy) places to gather information about casting, acting and the film industry.
The Oregon Governor’s Office of Film & Television website has job listings, in-production listings and more.
OMPA is the largest nonprofit association for commercial, film and TV professionals in Oregon, uniting crew, talent agencies, producers, directors and others who cater to the industry.
The Mid-Oregon Production Arts Network is an economic development association for media production professionals centered in and near Lane County, Oregon, and is a non-profit, volunteer group. MOPAN has recently merged with OMPA. Check the site for updates.
The mission of Southern Oregon Film and Television is to promote and strengthen the development of film, video, and multimedia production in Southern Oregon and to serve as the voice of those industries in the region.
SourceOregon is the OMPA’s film and video production directory, which provides a listing of media professionals and support services from around the state, including production companies, casting directors, talent agents and managers.
The Screen Actors Guild site for independent filmmakers outlines the various contracts available for utilizing SAG talent.
Here you’ll find a complete list of talent agents in Portland, OR franchised by the Screen Actors Guild. Not in Portland? Find your closest major city under the “Locals” tab, then click on “Local Resources”.
Here you’ll find a complete list of talent agents in Portland, OR franchised by AFTRA. Not in Portland? Find your closest major city under the “Locals” tab, then click on “Local Resources”.
We don’t do extras casting, except on a small scale and in rare circumstances. When we do, we usually pull from our pool of professional actors, so if you’re in our database and something comes up, you’ll be considered (see Submissions page for instructions). If you’re looking for a company that specializes in background casting in the Northwest, try Extras Only instead.
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