Casting Call: Casting Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Job Description: Orla O’Connor Casting is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Casting Assistant to join our team for a six-month maternity cover starting in June 2024. The ideal candidate will assist in the day-to-day operations of our casting office, located in Leith, Edinburgh. This role demands a high level of organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for the film, television, and theatre industry.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with the organization and execution of casting calls and auditions.
- Maintain and update databases of actors and talent.
- Coordinate communication between directors, producers, and agents.
- Manage administrative tasks such as scheduling, emailing, and file management.
- Support casting directors in selecting talent for various roles.
- Prepare casting briefs and distribute them to agents and talent.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in casting or related field.
- Proven loyalty and trustworthiness.
- Proactive and positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and resourceful in managing multiple tasks.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Keen interest and knowledge in film, TV, and theatre.
- Must provide references on CV.
- Must be based in or willing to relocate to Edinburgh.
Compensation:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunity to work in a vibrant and creative environment.
- Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry.
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Now Hiring Crew for Independent Feature Film “No Way to Home”
Job Description
An independent feature film, No Way to Home, is hiring experienced and passionate crew members to support its production. This emotionally charged social drama explores themes of homelessness, fractured morality, and survival in a modern urban setting. The project is currently in development and pre-production, with filming expected to begin in late 2025 in London. Crew members with a deep connection to human stories and a collaborative mindset are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
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Collaborate with the director and production team to execute a grounded, cinematic vision
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Bring technical expertise to a character-driven, low-budget indie film environment
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Adapt to flexible production needs and creatively problem-solve on set
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Support storytelling through lighting, sound, design, editing, and more
Requirements
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Positions available:
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Assistant Director (1st AD)
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Production Designer / Art Director
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Sound Recordist & Boom Operator
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Gaffer / Lighting Crew
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Script Supervisor
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Editor
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Composer (urban/ambient tone preferred)
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Production Assistants
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Social Impact Outreach Coordinator (optional)
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Experience with indie or social issue-driven projects preferred
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Ability to work with low-budget resources in a high-impact creative environment
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Must be reliable, passionate, and open to storytelling collaboration
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Some roles may be remote or open to support from India
Compensation
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Low-budget project: Expenses covered
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Profit-share and deferred payment options available