Casting Directors
Expert casting services in the home of the Romanian New Wave, with access to performers celebrated for their raw, naturalistic screen work.
A casting director identifies and selects the actors who will bring a script's characters to life. Romania's cinema has achieved extraordinary international acclaim through the Romanian New Wave movement, and the country's actors are celebrated for their intense naturalism and psychological authenticity. Romanian performers trained at UNATC (National University of Theatre and Film) in Bucharest and the Lucian Blaga University in Sibiu bring a performance style that has earned Palme d'Or recognition and global festival acclaim.
We connect you with casting directors who have deep relationships within Romania's acting community. Our network covers talent agencies in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Brașov, and Timișoara, with access to CNC-supported casting resources and performers experienced in both acclaimed Romanian art cinema and the growing number of international productions attracted by Romania's competitive cash rebate program.
Complete Casting Services
From principal roles to background artists, our casting directors have the relationships and expertise to build your perfect cast in Romania.
Principal Casting
- • Lead role sourcing
- • Talent submissions
- • Chemistry reads
- • Callback coordination
- • Deal negotiations
Supporting Roles
- • Day player casting
- • Featured roles
- • Recurring characters
- • Guest stars
- • Co-star roles
Background Casting
- • Extras coordination
- • Specialty extras
- • Stand-ins & doubles
- • Crowd scenes
- • Period-specific looks
Casting Services
- • Self-tape management
- • Audition facilities
- • Session recording
- • Talent databases
- • Agency liaison
Why Choose Our Casting Directors
Local Talent Expertise
Our casting directors have established relationships with UNATC graduates, the Bulandra Theatre ensemble, and Romania's leading talent agencies. We access performers from the tradition that produced the Romanian New Wave, known worldwide for raw emotional truthfulness and fearless screen performances.
International Production Experience
With experience on international co-productions, streaming series, and features filmed across Romania's Carpathian landscapes and Transylvanian villages, our casting directors understand the demands of foreign productions working in one of Eastern Europe's most attractive filming destinations.
Local Knowledge
Deep knowledge of Bucharest's casting scene, Cluj-Napoca's growing film community, and talent networks across Brașov, Sibiu, and Timișoara. We coordinate auditions at Buftea Studios and professional casting facilities across CNC-supported production regions.
Bilingual Casting Capability
We specialize in Romanian-English bilingual casting, sourcing actors who perform fluently in both languages. We also access performers fluent in Hungarian, German, and Serbian, reflecting Romania's multilingual Transylvanian and border-region communities.
Casting Expertise
What types of casting do you handle?
We provide complete casting services including principal roles (leads, supporting), day players, background artists, and specialty casting (stunts, dancers, musicians). Our casting directors have experience across features, television, commercials, and branded content.
Can you find English-speaking Romanian actors?
Yes, our database includes Romanian actors fluent in English, as well as performers fluent in Hungarian (especially from Transylvania), German, and Serbian. Romania's multilingual population is ideal for co-productions across Central and Eastern Europe.
How do you handle auditions?
We offer flexible audition options including in-person sessions at professional casting facilities in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, and Brașov, self-tape coordination with quality control, and live video auditions for remote directors. All sessions can be recorded for review.
What about background and extras casting?
We maintain databases of background artists across Romania and can source specific types, looks, and skills as needed. For large crowd scenes, we coordinate casting calls and manage extras on shoot days through our AD network.
How far in advance should we start casting?
For principal roles on features, start 8-12 weeks before shooting to allow time for submissions, auditions, callbacks, and deal-making. Supporting roles need 4-6 weeks. Background casting can be arranged more quickly, typically 2-3 weeks.
Do you handle talent contracts and negotiations?
Yes, our casting directors work with agents and managers on deal negotiations, ensuring terms work for your budget while meeting Romanian industry standards. We coordinate with your production legal team on contract finalization.
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