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Casting Services
Professional casting for actors, models, and extras across all production types.
Casting services find, audition, and pick performers for a production's speaking roles, background, and specialty parts. China's film industry \u2014 the world's second-largest by box office \u2014 offers a huge talent pool. Agencies in Beijing and Shanghai draw on performers trained at the Beijing Film Academy, Central Academy of Drama, and Shanghai Theatre Academy.
We run casting services across Beijing, Shanghai, and Hengdian, from talent searches to audition space booking and session management. Our team connects you with Chinese casting directors who know both the home entertainment market and the needs of global co-productions. They source talent from major agencies and the country's top performance academies.
Our Casting Services
We provide professional casting services for your production, connecting you with the perfect talent from our database of 5,000+ Chinese and international actors, models, and performers. Our experienced casting directors manage the complete casting process—from creating character breakdowns to scheduling auditions and negotiating talent agreements—giving you access to exactly the right talent for every role.
Our approach combines deep knowledge of Chinese and European talent markets with efficient audition management and professional representation. Whether you're casting lead actors for a feature film, models for a commercial, or background talent for crowd scenes, we ensure each casting decision strengthens your production.
We give your production access to professional audition facilities in Beijing, remote audition capabilities for international directors, and comprehensive talent coordination from first contact through wrap. Our casting services include complete talent management, contract negotiations, work permits for non-EU talent, and on-set talent support that ensures smooth production days.
Capabilities
Comprehensive Casting Solutions
Expert casting directors connecting productions with perfect talent. Comprehensive casting services for films, commercials, TV series, and digital content with extensive talent databases and professional audition processes.
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Actor Casting
- Lead role casting
- Supporting character selection
- Background talent coordination
- Child actor specialists
- International talent sourcing
Perfect Performances
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Model Casting
- Fashion model selection
- Commercial model casting
- Lifestyle model coordination
- Product demonstration talent
- Brand ambassador casting
Visual Appeal
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Extras & Background
- Crowd scene coordination
- Period-specific extras
- Specialized background talent
- Cultural authenticity casting
- Large group management
Authentic Atmosphere
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Voice Talent
- Voice-over artist casting
- Narrator selection
- Character voice matching
- Multi-language voice talent
- Audio commercial casting
Perfect Voice Match
How We Work With You
Our casting process is designed to give you curated talent options that match your creative vision while we handle all administrative and logistical complexity. From initial character breakdowns to final contracts, we manage every aspect of talent acquisition so you can focus on directing performances.
Requirements Analysis
We study your script, character notes, and creative brief to pin down the talent you need. Our casting directors write clear character breakdowns and set your timeline and budget.
Talent Search & Pre-Screening
We search our database and networks for candidates who fit your needs, then pre-screen them through early interviews and audition tapes. You see only the strongest people, usually 3-5 options per role.
Auditions & Selection
We run audition sessions at our Beijing rooms or over remote video, and we record each one cleanly for your review. Our team handles scheduling, sends audition materials to talent, and arranges callback sessions.
Contracts & Coordination
We negotiate talent deals, secure the work permits foreign talent need, and set up wardrobe fittings, rehearsals, and other pre-production steps. You get confirmed, contract-secured talent ready for shoot day.
Throughout casting, your dedicated casting director provides regular updates on search progress, emerging talent options, and any scheduling considerations. We accommodate last-minute changes and offer emergency replacement services if talent becomes unavailable.
Professional Casting Expertise
Experienced casting directors with extensive talent networks and proven track record in discovering and managing talent for productions of all scales.
Talent Database & Sourcing
Comprehensive Talent Database
Over 5,000 registered actors, models, and performers across China and Europe. Advanced search capabilities by age, ethnicity, language skills, special abilities, and experience level. International talent sourcing through global casting networks and agency partnerships.
Audition Process & Management
Professional audition facilities with high-quality recording equipment, multiple audition rooms, and live streaming capabilities for remote client participation. Structured audition processes including initial screenings, callback sessions, and chemistry reads.
Talent Coordination & Support
Full talent management including contract negotiations, talent releases, scheduling coordination, and on-set support. Travel arrangements for out-of-town talent, accommodation booking, and transportation management.
Casting Statistics
Why Us
Why Choose Fixers in China for Casting
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Expert Casting Directors
Our award-winning casting directors have deep ties to China's entertainment industry. Those ties reach Beijing Film Academy alumni networks, top talent agencies, and long-standing relationships with China Film Group.
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Cultural Authenticity
We bring special skill in casting global co-productions in China. That means bilingual planning, cultural advice, and access to performers used to foreign directors and crews.
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Rapid Response
We answer casting requests within 24 hours and keep emergency casting ready for urgent production needs.
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Production Integration
We fit smoothly into production workflows, covering scheduling, contracts, talent releases, and on-set talent management.
On Location
Chinese talent sourced through academy and agency networks
Casting in China draws on the world's second-largest film market and a deep acting tradition rooted in the country's top schools. Our casting directors work with talent from the major Beijing and Shanghai agencies and graduates of the Beijing Film Academy in Haidian, the Central Academy of Drama, and Shanghai Theatre Academy. These are the same pipelines that supplied Zhang Yimou's leads, Chen Kaige's ensembles, and Frant Gwo's Wandering Earth casts.
We run auditions in the production hubs around Chaoyang, the studio backlots in Xiangshan and Hengdian, and the converted spaces around Tianzifang and the Bund in Shanghai. Our shortlists draw on actors noticed at Shanghai International Film Festival, Pingyao IFF, and FIRST IFF in Xining. Background talent, dialect-specific extras, and child performers come from registries that span Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese, and Sichuanese-speaking communities. Cultural authenticity casting is ready for hutong courtyards, Hengdian Tang Dynasty palaces, or the karst country around Guilin.
Our process starts with a character breakdown, checked against agency representation and NRTA content rules. That way producers know which roles run smoothly under a co-production permit and which need extra clearance. Shortlists move fast, usually three to five candidates per role within forty-eight hours. Auditions are hosted at Beijing casting rooms or run remotely for global directors casting from overseas.
Sessions are recorded, and callbacks are scheduled around the K-drama-style production cycles that lock prime Chinese television leads. Deals are negotiated through agencies in line with Chinese labor contract law and CFCC co-production talent rules. Work permits for non-Chinese performers, wardrobe fittings at Beijing Film Studio costume departments, and rehearsal logistics fold into the same workflow. Productions reach the first call sheet with contract-secured cast that matches NRTA approvals and is ready for the demanding pace of Chinese sets.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Essential information for planning your casting project in China.
What's included in professional casting services?
We deliver full casting solutions, from talent database access to audition planning and professional casting direction. Our team manages talent end to end, covering first casting calls, final selection, contract deals, and talent releases. We also provide audition rooms, recording services, and client consultation across the whole process.
How long does the casting process typically take?
A standard casting process takes 5-10 days for lead roles, 3-5 days for supporting characters, and 1-3 days for background talent. Rush casting is ready with a 24-48 hour turnaround for urgent needs. Complex characters or specialized talent may need 2-3 weeks.
Do you provide international talent and cultural authenticity casting?
We run wide global talent networks with cultural authenticity experts and skill in ethnic casting. Our team casts in many languages and plans cultural consulting across all Chinese regions. We also help with talent visas, travel plans, and accommodation.
Can you handle large-scale casting for crowd scenes and extras?
We handle professional crowd casting and extras planning for shoots of any size. Our team runs mass casting events, manages background talent, and plans crowd scenes. We also cast specialized extras for period, cultural, and technical skill needs.
Do you provide on-set talent management and coordination?
We provide full on-set talent management, including scheduling, talent welfare, and professional representation. Our team plans wardrobe, schedules makeup, and arranges talent transport. We also handle contracts, payment planning, and talent relations across the production.
Related Services
Productions in China that need this often pair it with Talent Coordination Services, Union & Non-Union Talent Management, and Voiceover Casting Services for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Pre-Production Services and Storyboard Artist.
On Set
Ready to Find Perfect Talent?
Professional casting services that connect productions with perfect talent through comprehensive databases, expert casting direction, and seamless talent management.