Casting Directors
Expert casting services on this Mediterranean filming island, with access to Malta's experienced talent pool and its famous water tank facilities.
A casting director identifies and selects the actors who will bring a script's characters to life. Despite its small size, Malta has hosted hundreds of international productions at the Malta Film Studios and Mediterranean Film Studios, creating a talent pool with exceptional experience working on large-scale features. Maltese actors trained at the University of Malta's School of Performing Arts and the local theater scene bring a bilingual English-Maltese capability that is ideal for international productions.
We connect you with casting directors who know Malta's close-knit acting community intimately. Our network covers the island's talent agencies and theater companies, with access to Malta Film Commission-supported casting resources and performers experienced in supporting blockbuster productions shot at the famous Mediterranean water tank facility and across Valletta's baroque streets.
Complete Casting Services
From principal roles to background artists, our casting directors have the relationships and expertise to build your perfect cast in Malta.
Principal Casting
- β’ Lead role sourcing
- β’ Talent submissions
- β’ Chemistry reads
- β’ Callback coordination
- β’ Deal negotiations
Supporting Roles
- β’ Day player casting
- β’ Featured roles
- β’ Recurring characters
- β’ Guest stars
- β’ Co-star roles
Background Casting
- β’ Extras coordination
- β’ Specialty extras
- β’ Stand-ins & doubles
- β’ Crowd scenes
- β’ Period-specific looks
Casting Services
- β’ Self-tape management
- β’ Audition facilities
- β’ Session recording
- β’ Talent databases
- β’ Agency liaison
Why Choose Our Casting Directors
Local Talent Expertise
Our casting directors have established relationships with the University of Malta's performing arts graduates and the island's theater companies. In Malta's intimate talent community, we know every working actor and can match specific character needs with precision, from Mediterranean types to Northern European looks.
International Production Experience
With experience on major Hollywood productions, streaming series, and European co-productions filmed at Malta Film Studios, our casting directors are experts at supplementing international casts with skilled local performers.
Local Knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge of Malta's casting landscape across Valletta, Mdina, and Gozo. We coordinate auditions at Malta Film Studios and professional facilities on the island, and manage casting logistics for both studio-based and location productions.
Bilingual Casting Capability
We specialize in Maltese-English bilingual casting, sourcing actors fluent in both languages. Malta's colonial history and tourism-oriented economy mean most Maltese actors have excellent English skills, and many also speak Italian, making them versatile for Mediterranean productions.
Casting Expertise
What types of casting do you handle?
We provide complete casting services including principal roles (leads, supporting), day players, background artists, and specialty casting (stunts, dancers, musicians). Our casting directors have experience across features, television, commercials, and branded content.
Can you find bilingual Maltese actors?
Yes, virtually all Maltese actors are bilingual in Maltese and English, and many also speak Italian fluently. This trilingual capability makes Malta's talent pool ideal for Mediterranean co-productions and international features requiring versatile performers.
How do you handle auditions?
We offer flexible audition options including in-person sessions at professional casting facilities in Valletta and Malta Film Studios, self-tape coordination with quality control, and live video auditions for remote directors. All sessions can be recorded for review.
What about background and extras casting?
We maintain databases of background artists across Malta and can source specific types, looks, and skills as needed. For large crowd scenes, we coordinate casting calls and manage extras on shoot days through our AD network.
How far in advance should we start casting?
For principal roles on features, start 8-12 weeks before shooting to allow time for submissions, auditions, callbacks, and deal-making. Supporting roles need 4-6 weeks. Background casting can be arranged more quickly, typically 2-3 weeks.
Do you handle talent contracts and negotiations?
Yes, our casting directors work with agents and managers on deal negotiations, ensuring terms work for your budget while meeting Maltese industry standards and Malta Film Commission requirements. We coordinate with your production legal team on contract finalization.
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