Casting Directors
Pro casting services drawing on Austria's rich theatrical tradition, from Vienna's Burgtheater talent to Salzburg Festival performers.
Here is how this works in practice. A casting director identifies and selects the actors who will bring a script's characters to life. Austria boasts one of Europe's most distinguished theatrical traditions, with performers trained at the renowned Max Reinhardt Seminar, the Vienna Conservatory, and the Mozarteum in Salzburg. Austrian actors bring a depth of classic training and dramatic precision shaped by centuries of stage and screen excellence.
Here is the short of it. We connect you with casting directors who have deep relationships within Austria's acting community, from the prestigious stages of the Burgtheater and Vienna's Volkstheater to emerging screen talent in Graz and Innsbruck. Our network covers Austrian talent agencies and can set up with German-speaking agencies across the DACH region for cross-border shoots.
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Capabilities
Complete Casting Services
From principal roles to background artists, our casting directors have the relationships and expertise to build your perfect cast in Austria.
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Principal Casting
- Lead role sourcing
- Talent submissions
- Chemistry reads
- Callback coordination
- Deal negotiations
Star Talent
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Supporting Roles
- Day player casting
- Featured roles
- Recurring characters
- Guest stars
- Co-star roles
Complete Cast
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Background Casting
- Extras coordination
- Specialty extras
- Stand-ins & doubles
- Crowd scenes
- Period-specific looks
Background Artists
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Casting Services
- Self-tape management
- Audition facilities
- Session recording
- Talent databases
- Agency liaison
Full Support
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Why Us
Why Choose Our Casting Directors
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Local Talent Expertise
Here is the layout. Our casting directors have set up relationships with graduates of the Max Reinhardt Seminar. The Mozarteum, as well as Austria's top talent agencies and the Burgtheater ensemble. We access performers grounded in Austria's unparalleled classic stage tradition.
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International Production Experience
With experience on global shoots filming across the Austrian Alps, historic Vienna, and Salzburg's baroque cityscape, our casting directors know the needs of foreign crews working in Austria.
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Local Knowledge
Here is how the work shapes up. Deep knowledge of Vienna's casting scene, Salzburg's performance community, and talent networks in Innsbruck and Graz. We set up auditions at facilities across Austrian Film Commission-supported regions and know which local actors are ready for your shoot dates.
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Bilingual Casting Capability
Here is how it adds up. We specialize in German-English bilingual casting, sourcing Austrian actors who perform fluently in both languages with authentic accents. We also access performers fluent in Hungarian, Czech, and other Central European languages common in the region.
On Location
Austria's casting directors connect productions to a deep talent pool, from Vienna-born Oscar winner Christoph Waltz to character actors trained at the Reinhardt Seminar, plus fluent access to German, Czech, Slovak and Hungarian performers.
Here is how this works in practice. We supply casting directors who build the right cast for Austrian shoots, whether you need principals, day players, character actors or background. Our casting directors run breakdowns, organise self-tapes and in-person auditions in Vienna, Salzburg and Graz, negotiate with agents, and manage callbacks and chemistry reads. We brief them on your script, tone and budget, then confirm openings against your shoot dates.
Here is the short of it. Because Austria sits at the centre of Europe, our casting directors draw not only on the domestic talent pool but on German, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian and Hungarian performers — invaluable when a production needs multilingual casting or doubles a story for elsewhere in Central Europe. They work fluently in English and German.
Here is what we have to work with. We contract under the Kollektivvertrag terms set by the Fachverband der Film- und Musikwirtschaft within the WKO. We set up the casting director with the director, line producer and talent coordinator so casting decisions track the schedule and budget.
Here is the breakdown. Austria has produced an extraordinary roster of screen talent. Christoph Waltz, born in Vienna, won back-to-back Best Supporting Actor Oscars for 'Inglourious Basterds' and 'Django Unchained'. Maximilian Schell took Best Actor for 'Judgment at Nuremberg'. Klaus Maria Brandauer earned global acclaim in 'Mephisto' and 'Out of Africa'. Romy Schneider became a European icon through the Sissi films. Hedy Lamarr — the Vienna-born actress and inventor — stays a Hollywood legend. While Arnold Schwarzenegger, born in Thal in Styria, became one of cinema's biggest stars.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Modern performers such as Tobias Moretti, Senta Berger and Birgit Minichmayr keep the custom today's. Much of this talent passes through Vienna's renowned acting schools. This includes the Max Reinhardt Seminar, and the work is celebrated each year at the Romy Awards and the Oesterreichischer Filmpreis. Austria's casting directors know this community intimately and how to match performers to a production's specific demands.
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FAQ
Casting Expertise
What types of casting do you handle?
We give 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 Austrian actors?
Here is the breakdown. Yes, our database has many bilingual Austrian actors fluent in both German and English with neutral or specific accents. We also access performers fluent in Hungarian, Czech, Italian, and other Central European languages, and can set up with German and Swiss agencies for DACH-region co-productions.
How do you handle auditions?
Here is what that looks like on the ground. We give flexible audition options including in-person sessions at pro casting facilities in Vienna, Salzburg, and other Austrian cities, self-tape planning with quality control, and live video auditions for remote directors. All sessions can be recorded for review.
What about background and extras casting?
We keep databases of background artists across Austria and can source specific types, looks, and skills as needed. For large crowd scenes, we set up 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 faster, mostly 2-3 weeks.
Do you handle talent contracts and negotiations?
Here is how the picture comes together. Yes, our casting directors work with agents and managers on deal negotiations, making sure terms work for your budget while meeting Austrian industry standards. We set up with your production legal team on contract finalization.
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