Kids Talent Onboarding/Registration
Central Casting onboards babies from 15 days old to teenagers 17 years old to work as Background Actors and doubles in movies, TV shows, and other productions.
Online Onboarding Steps
Create minor’s login information
Click the button below to begin the online onboarding process. Create your minor’s login information by clicking the “create new login” option.
Fill out application
Casting Directors use this information when casting their roles, the more accurate and thorough you are, the easier it is for them to determine the types of roles your minor can portray.
Upload photos
Take a headshot and full body shot of your minor that fit within Central Casting’s Photo Guidelines. These will be the main photos in their online profile.
E-sign forms
All forms must be completed before you can proceed to the next step.
Wait for approval
Watch the email associated with your minor’s online profile for further instructions. In the meantime, check out our Starter Guide to Background Work to learn more about working with Central Casting.
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Reviews Photos
You will receive an email when your minor’s photos are approved or if you need to resubmit.
Submit to the Form I-9 List
After reviewing your minor’s profile to ensure all fields are filled out, confirming their photos have been approved, and verifying their forms are e-signed, a member of our Talent Onboarding staff will reach out with instructions about completing their Form I-9 online.
You can submit by clicking the “onboarding hub” link after logging in to your minor’s online profile. This link will appear after you have completed forms and their photos have been approved.
Create minor’s login information
Click the button below to begin the online onboarding process. Create your minor’s login information by clicking the “create new login” option.
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Fill out application
Casting Directors use this information when casting their roles, the more accurate and thorough you are, the easier it is for them to determine the types of roles your minor can portray.
Upload photos
Take a headshot and full body shot of your minor that fit within Central Casting’s Photo Guidelines. These will be the main photos in their online profile.
E-sign forms
All forms must be completed before you can proceed to the next step.
Wait for approval
Watch the email associated with your minor’s online profile for further instructions. In the meantime, check out our Starter Guide to Background Work to learn more about working with Central Casting.
CENTRAL CASTING
Reviews Photos
You will receive an email when your minor’s photos are approved or if you need to resubmit.
Submit to the Form I-9 List
After reviewing your minor’s profile to ensure all fields are filled out, confirming their photos have been approved, and verifying their forms are e-signed, a member of our Talent Onboarding staff will reach out with instructions about completing their Form I-9 online.
You can submit by clicking the “onboarding hub” link after logging in to your minor’s online profile. This link will appear after you have completed forms and their photos have been approved.
Talent Onboarding FAQs
What is a Background Actor?
A Background Actor is someone who performs in a show in a nonspeaking role, usually in the background of scenes. Central Casting onboards minors from 15 days old to 17 years old to appear in movies, TV shows, and other productions. If you’re looking into how to get your child into acting, registering them as a Background Actor is a great way to get them on set experience.
Do I need to complete my minor’s Talent Onboarding before they can work?
Yes, you must complete the application, photo, forms, and Form I-9 portions of your minor’s Talent Onboarding before we can consider them for background work. Remember, the more thorough and accurate you are when filling out their application, the easier it is for Casting Directors to determine the types of roles your minor can portray.
I am unable to create a login, what do I do?
If you are unable to create a new login, it’s likely the email address is already connected to an online profile. Each online profile must have a unique email address. If you are registered with Central Casting and are attempting to create a profile for your minor, your minor’s profile must have a unique email address.
Why were my minor’s profile photos rejected?
The photos in your minor’s profile are used by Casting Directors to determine the types of roles they can portray and may be sent to production, so they must meet Central Casting’s photo guidelines. You will not be able to move on to the next step of onboarding until a member of our staff approves your minor’s photos.
If your minor’s photos are rejected, you will be given a reason(s). Retake their photo to fix the issue, then resubmit.
Why am I unable to move on to the next onboarding step?
Certain portions of the Talent Onboarding process must be completed before you can move on to the next step. Your minor’s onboarding hub will alert you to areas you must still complete and areas that are in review with Central Casting.
What if my minor doesn’t have the necessary required documentation?
Those without required documentation (unexpired originals only, no photocopies) to accompany the I-9 form will be unable to onboard.
My minor is not a resident of the United States. Can I still sign them up with Central Casting?
In accordance with federal law, Central Casting is only able to hire those who are authorized to work in the United States.
Why did I receive an email from EMP Trust to complete my minor’s Form I-9 online?
In some cases, Central Casting may send you an invitation to complete your minor’s Form I-9 process online via our vendor EMP Trust. If invited, you will receive an email from notifications@emptrust.com and from Central Casting with additional instructions.
Are you having trouble completing the Form I-9 on EMP Trust?
Step-by-step instructions can be found in our EMP Trust guide.
I am having technical difficulties with the EMP Trust application. How can I get help?
You can contact EMP Trust by following the instructions in your initial Form I-9 invitation message from EMP Trust.
I finished the Form I-9 process, when will my minor be eligible to work?
After completing E-Verify, Central Casting will review your minor’s entire profile before finalizing their onboarding. If they are a member of SAG-AFTRA, please include your SAG-AFTRA number in your profile so we can verify their membership.
Does my minor need to live in New Orleans to sign up?
No, but they need to be able to work in the New Orleans area.
Once my minor is registered, how do they get work?
Please visit our Kids Talent page to learn more about responding to availability inquiries, submitting for work, and everything you need to know about working with Central Casting.
Is my data secure?
Yes. Central Casting and Entertainment Partners, care very much about the security of your data. Please learn more by visiting EP’s website.
Registering with Central Casting is a privilege, not a right. We respectfully reserve the right to refuse registration to anyone.
Central Casting is a participant in the E-Verify program. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 form to confirm employment authorization. Note: If the government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact the SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.
Forms and Policies
Forms and policies are for informational purposes only.
