For Everyone Our Story
A whistle stop tour of how we started in 1999. Some of our best achievements and just a few embarrassing moments!
1997
A long time ago in a galaxy far far away … Three twenty somethings Laura, Rob & Sarah plan to set up their own casting agency.
1998
Back in the 90’s, casting for Gladiator, Notting Hill, Shakespeare in Love, The Mummy, Elizabeth, Saving Private Ryan & Star Wars – The Phantom Menace (to name just a few). Invaluable experience set them on their way.
1999
Our first office was in Latimer Road, London W10. A very big day, 10th Sept 1999, our first day of business! The Casting Collective is born.
2000
Exciting times! 2000 people attended an open casting at Latimer Road over 1 weekend for our first major production ‘Band of Brothers’ Not sure what the equivalent today in social media followers would be?
2001
Remember the printed books? Our ‘Book of Dreams’ grew year by year. Hundreds of books printed and distributed annually – filled with 5000 faces and all their vital stats!
The 2000’s decade saw us provide supporting artistes for all the Harry Potter films. Muggles, Wizards in the Leaky Cauldron, Deatheaters, Hogwarts & Ministry staff plus the bustling, magical marketplace of Diagon Alley!`
2011
Fond memories of the busy Latimer Road days… Phones ringing all day, fax machine buzzing, printers printing, biking photos to studios and artistes ‘Call in’s’ between 5 – 6pm – ahh the good old days with the local pizza place on speed dial.
2014
We love Farringdon, it’s been our home since 2014. Ten years, 3 offices and a pandemic later, you’ll still find us here today.
HELLO Paperless Payments! Our Casting Books are now online, and we developed Paperless Payments and OKCrowd. Allowing simple to use and accurate online artiste payments, this technology revolutionised the industry.
2017
Casting local crowd in Cambridge for Dumbo. Hundreds of artists filmed every day for 2 months in the big top… Oh and the orchestra, stage hands, tent erectors…. The list goes on. The film with the most crowd we have ever worked on to date!
2020
The Casting Collective team adjusts to Working from home during the Covid pandemic. And meeting up again for the first time in person in 2021…
2021
We’re super proud of the strong family vibe our team has created. We’ve collected many photos from our memorable nights out and team get-togethers. Working with us means being part of a close-knit team where every day mixes hard work with plenty of good times!
2023
The team is getting to the size where we need to ensure there’s no mix ups when making a cuppa.
2024
Partnering with our friends at CrewHQ & All Spring Media to present to the upcoming generation of ADs. We’re excited about and open to more training collaborations in the future!
25 years later we still love the excitement of getting a new project, being on set, meeting our artistes, matching a brief and working in this amazing business. Thank you to all those who’ve been part of the CC family over the years. We’re looking forward to the next 25. Might be time for another party!