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