Casting Services: San Francisco, sf

Luma Creative provides professional San Francisco bay area casting services for both our own video production projects as well as other production companies. We source actors and actresses for the best video productions in the bay area. A good cast can make or break a video production. That’s why it’s imperative to look through a large pool of applicants to set yourself up for success. And while it might be tempting to just hire the best looking person, we’ve found that acting and personal demeanor can’t be ignored!

Once we post for auditions, we wait a few days for all submissions, and then go through the options with our director. Who we pick for selects often is determined by any relevant sample material, their list of skills as well as their availability for our shooting dates. As much as we’d love to move the video production around just to fit the best actor, it’s often the case that there are just too many variables to make this happen.

After we have picked our selects, we then reach out to them to record a small demo for us. This might be as simple as asking them to read the script on a zoom call or to send in a video. We much prefer the zoom option, even if it takes more time, as it allows us to see how we can work with the actor or actress. Do they take direction well? Do they seem enthusiastic about the part? Although it’s a job for them, we want to be sure that they will give us their best performance on set!

We’ve found that actors and actresses can be found across all levels in the San Francisco bay area. From SAG union members to part-time actors just looking to build their portfolio and some extra cash. Whatever the case might be, you’ll want to discuss their rate, shooting requirements as well as any special requests you might have for each other. Do they need hair and makeup? Will they come camera ready? Do they need to bring a wardrobe or will they work with a stylist? Making sure all your ducks are in a row is critical for a smooth shoot!

With our San Francisco casting services, we post for the initial pool of applicants on various bay area casting sites and talk with our casting agents. Then we help narrow down the list and pass those along to our team or whoever’s team we are working with! Luma Creative has established relationships with many San Francisco bay area talent agencies and will pick the best cast members for your production. We look for quality, diversity, and professionalism when selecting actors for our productions!