Casting Directors
Expert casting services connecting your production with Japan's finest acting talent.
Complete Casting Services
From principal roles to background artists, our casting directors have the relationships and expertise to build your perfect cast in Japan.
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
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 Japanese actors?
Yes, our database includes many bilingual Japanese actors fluent in English with neutral or specific accents as required. We also work with international actors based in Japan and can coordinate with UK and US agencies for co-production casting.
How do you handle auditions?
We offer flexible audition options including in-person sessions at professional casting facilities in Tokyo and other Japanese cities, 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 Japan 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 Japanese industry standards. We coordinate with your production legal team on contract finalization.
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