Always exercise extreme caution when attending castings and auditions where you are unsure of the validity of the sessions.
The Casting Directors' Guild are not in a position to manage complaints against non-members, however, please contact us to report any suspicious activity.
Further information can be found on our Bullying & Harassment page.
Before the Audition
- Research the individual and/or the company to identity if they have credits and a presence in the industry.
- If the individual and/or the company is claiming to be a casting director please check that they are members of an industry body such as the Casting Directors Guild or the Casting Directors Association etc.
- Speak to your agent and/or Equity if you are unsure and need further advice.
Physical Auditions
Physical auditions should be held in accessible, appropriate and recognised work spaces. Do not attend auditions in the person's home or alone in a hotel room.
The CDG Code of Conduct states casting directors should "refrain from facilitating and actively discourage one-to-one meetings in non-professional environments."
Be conducted in the same manner as other work-related recruitment processes, with a clear remit and questions and avoiding inappropriate familiarity.
Must NOT include requests to undress in whole or in part unless a mutually agreed observer is present.
Must NOT include requests to perform simulated sex acts. Make sure if the audition is filmed the film is not used or distributed for any other purpose without consent of the performer.
Equity further recommends that Casting Directors make the requirements and nature of the job clear to members at the time of casting.
If you are concerned, please think about bringing a friend or family member with you and / or leave all details of the casting and audition with a friend or family member i.e. names, address and telephone numbers.
If you experience any sexual or physical abuse you must inform the police.
Online Auditions / Self Tapes
Be conducted in the same manner as other work-related recruitment processes, with a clear remit and questions and avoiding inappropriate familiarity.
Must NOT include requests to undress in whole or in part.
Must NOT include requests to perform simulated sex acts.
The film is not used or distributed for any other purpose without consent of the performer.
Equity further recommends that Casting Directors make the requirements and nature of the job clear to members at the time of casting.
If you experience any abuse, you must inform the police.
