Booking a Job

After joining Central Casting Agency (CCA), there are several ways to actually get yourself into a movie. Just being in CCA does not secure your spot in a film or television show. There are two main ways to begin booking shoots. First, one can call the recorded job listing line which is provided once registered. How this works is Central Casting will leave a bunch of recordings on their hotline describing scenes and looks that they need filled. On these recordings, the CCA representative will leave another number to actually give the fitting peoples a more in-depth job description (location, scene details, dress, etc). Though, one of the nice perks of working for CCA is that as an employee you are not required to show up to a shoot unless you book that job, leaving as much work flexability as desired for you. This will be very clear, because you will speak to a representative and confirm that you intend to show up. Secondly, one can receive a call from CCA in which they ask you to be in a specific scene that they feel you would be preferable for. This process is the same, except your scene will probably be more promising in terms of being seen in the actual footage because open call bookings are either expecting at least a hundred people to show up or a very defined look for a shoot for whatever reasons. When CCA calls you this also means you have a chance at receiving a Union Voucher for your work, which means nothing untill later except that your pay will increase. When you are called, if you can make it, you most likely should go because they do not always call. Though, the important thing to remember is to show up once booked, because missing that can definately hurt your acceptance for future shoots.

For First Timers

Hey all, just wanted to give a quick synopsis of how to get involved. The agency that I go through is Central Casting Agency of Los Angeles. Linked on the side are the necessary forms and information for getting officially registered, but I wanted to include a few pointers along with it. In general, registrations times begin on Monday, Wendesday, and Friday each week between 10:30 and 11:30 AM. They usually are pretty relaxed as far as going over time, but if necessary they will give you a "front of the line" pass and make you come back another day. This sounds simple enough, but every time I have visited (first time and re-registration) they have lines out the door (usually around 200 people). Thus, it is very important to get there early. Otherwise, you will be wait in line for a long time and, once again, might not even get registered. Likewise it is very important to make sure you have the required legal documentation. They do not do background checks, but they do need proper work ID and birth certification. They will turn you away without these. Most of the other imformation is self explanatory and explained clearly on their site. Though, one other thing to remember is the $25 cash fee. They do not take checks. It is a real shame when I see people wait for a good hour to be turned away for that very reason. Though, if you wait in line for any reason and must be turned away, they will give you a "front of the line" pass. Generally, all one need to do is pay proper attention to the instructions and all will go smoothly.