Casting Director / Casting Associate — Client Project

Casting Director / Casting Associate — Client Project

Aru Labs | Project-based opportunity

Aru Labs is looking for a Casting Director / Casting Associate for an upcoming independent web-series project being produced for a client.

This is a project-based opportunity, not a permanent position at Aru Labs.

The series is a character-driven story exploring startups, ambition, relationships, friendship, money and life.

We're looking for someone who can help us discover interesting, authentic and memorable talent from India and around the world.

What you'll do

Work closely with the Director to understand the characters and creative vision

Develop casting requirements for the main and supporting characters

Source actors, models, creators and fresh faces

Conduct casting research across India and international markets

Reach out to talent agencies, acting communities, creator networks and independent talent

Review profiles, reels, photographs and previous work

Organize auditions and self-tapes

Coordinate auditions with the Director

Maintain casting databases and talent shortlists

Help arrange callbacks and chemistry reads

Coordinate talent availability and travel requirements

Assist with final casting decisions and offer coordination

Who we're looking for

We're open to someone with experience in

Film / web-series casting

Advertising casting

Talent management

Acting / theatre communities

Creator and influencer talent discovery

Modeling agencies

Independent filmmaking

You don't necessarily need to come from a traditional film casting background.

If you have a strong eye for people and know how to discover interesting talent, we'd like to hear from you.

Talent we're looking for

We're interested in

Male actors

Female actors

Supporting actors

Models

Creators

Musicians / music artists

Fresh faces

International talent

People with little or no professional acting experience

We're particularly interested in people who feel natural, contemporary and believable on camera.

Where we're casting

We are open to talent globally, including

India

Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad and other cities

International

San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, London, Bali and other global creative and startup hubs.

Final shooting locations will depend on the production and casting requirements.

Working arrangement

Remote

Yes

Travel

Required during production where applicable

Engagement

Project-based / contract

Production window

Late November – early December

International and India-based candidates are welcome.

Who you'll work with

You will work closely with

Creator / Writer / Director

Director of Photography

1st Assistant Director

Production Coordinator

Actors and talent

Production team

Ideal candidate

You might be a good fit if you

Have a strong eye for casting

Understand contemporary young audiences

Know where to find unconventional talent

Enjoy discovering people rather than only looking at resumes

Can identify chemistry between performers

Have strong communication and coordination skills

Are comfortable working independently

Can build a casting pipeline quickly

How to apply

Please send

CV / profile

Previous casting work, if available

Portfolio / casting credits

LinkedIn / Instagram

Examples of talent you've discovered or cast

Current location

Availability during late November / early December

Expected project fee

Apply with the subject

Casting — Web Series Client Project

Aru Labs is coordinating this opportunity on behalf of the client.

Project-based. Remote-first. Travel required during production where applicable.

If you love discovering people who feel like they belong on screen, we'd love to hear from you.

Originally posted on Himalayas