Finding Auditions
Castora connects performers with audition opportunities through direct invitations and shared links. Here's how to find and access the casting calls that are right for you.
How auditions reach you
Unlike traditional casting platforms where you browse open listings, Castora auditions are shared directly by casting teams. This means the auditions you see are ones where the casting team has specifically sought you out or shared their casting call through a channel you follow.
Direct invitations
The most common way you'll discover auditions is through a direct email invitation. When a casting team adds your email to their audition, you'll receive a message with:
- The audition title and role description
- Key requirements and submission deadline
- A direct link to view the full brief and submit your self-tape
Click the link to open the audition in Castora. If you don't have an account yet, you'll be guided through a quick sign-up process before accessing the audition details.
Shared links
Casting teams can also share audition links through other channels — social media posts, agency newsletters, casting forums, or direct messages. These links work the same way as email invitations: click through to view the brief and submit.
Through your agent
If your agent or manager uses Castora, they may forward audition links to you or add your email to relevant casting calls on your behalf. Check with your representation about how they handle Castora auditions.
Accessing an audition
When you open an audition link, you'll see the full audition page with everything you need to prepare your submission:
The brief
The brief is the casting team's description of what they're looking for. Read it carefully — it typically includes:
- Role description — character details, age range, personality traits, and story context.
- Performance direction — tone, energy, emotional beats, and any specific direction from the casting team.
- Technical requirements — video format, framing preferences, maximum duration, and whether a slate is required.
- Deadline — when submissions close. Plan your preparation and recording time accordingly.
Supporting materials
Below the brief, you'll find any materials the casting team has provided to help you prepare:
- Scripts and sides — the scenes or copy you'll be performing.
- Reference clips — examples of the tone or style the team is looking for.
- Character breakdowns — additional details about the role beyond the main brief.
All materials are available to download or view directly in Castora.
Creating your performer profile
While you can submit to individual auditions without a full profile, setting one up makes a better impression and saves time on future submissions.
Profile basics
Your performer profile includes:
- Name — as you'd like it to appear to casting teams.
- Headshot — a professional, current headshot.
- Location — your base city or region.
- Representation — your agent or manager's details, if applicable.
- Bio — a brief summary of your experience, training, and the types of roles you're drawn to.
Why it matters
When casting teams review your submission, your profile appears alongside your self-tape. A complete profile with a professional headshot signals that you take the process seriously and makes it easier for the team to remember you across multiple auditions.
Managing your auditions
Your performer dashboard
Once you've submitted to at least one audition, your dashboard shows:
- Active auditions — casting calls you've submitted to that are still open.
- Past auditions — closed auditions with your submission history.
- Pending invitations — audition invitations you haven't responded to yet.
Notifications
Castora sends you notifications for key events:
- New audition invitations
- Deadline reminders for auditions you've viewed but haven't submitted to
- Confirmation when your submission is received
You can manage your notification preferences in Settings → Notifications.
Tips for finding opportunities
- Keep your email current — casting invitations go to the email on your profile or the address your agent provides. Make sure it's one you check regularly.
- Respond promptly to invitations — even if you're not sure about a role, open the brief early. Some auditions have tight deadlines, and you don't want to miss out because you didn't check your inbox.
- Complete your profile — casting teams sometimes search their previous submissions and contacts when casting new roles. A complete profile makes you easier to find and remember.
- Ask your agent about Castora — if your representation isn't using the platform yet, let them know about it. The more agents and casting directors on Castora, the more opportunities flow through it.
- Check your spam folder — audition invitations come from Castora email addresses. If you're not receiving expected invitations, check your spam or junk folder and add Castora to your contacts.