When a casting director wants to reach out to you directly, they send an introduction request through Casting Companion. You decide whether to accept or decline. If you accept, the director gets your email and can contact you directly about the role.
Receiving a request
You'll see introduction requests in two places: a banner on your dashboard, and a dedicated introduction requests page. Each request shows:
- The casting director's name and company
- The casting call they're reaching out about
- The role's basic details
Accepting
Accepting shares your email address with the director and adds them to your connections. From there, the director can email you directly to discuss the role, send sides, schedule auditions, or anything else relevant to the project.
Once accepted, the conversation moves off-platform. We don't track or mediate the email exchange — it's between you and the director.
Declining
If a role isn't right for you (wrong dates, conflicts, or just not interested), you can decline the request. The director sees that you've declined but doesn't see a reason. You won't get further outreach about this specific call, but matching to other calls from this director continues normally.
Expiring requests
If you don't respond within 7 days, the request expires automatically. The director sees that the request expired and may move on to other talent. Respond to introduction requests promptly — they're a strong signal of interest, and the timing window matters in casting.
What if I want to reach out to a director?
Casting Companion is designed so directors initiate the contact, not talent. This protects directors from cold outreach and keeps the platform focused on quality matches. If you've been matched to a call you're particularly interested in, the best move is to make sure your profile is strong and submit promptly. Boosting a submission can also signal heightened interest.