Casting Directors
Pro casting services on this Mediterranean filming island, with access to Malta's skilled talent pool and its famous water tank facilities.
Here is how this works in practice. 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 global shoots at the Malta Film Studios and Mediterranean Film Studios, creating a talent pool with top 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 skill that is ideal for global shoots.
Here is the short of it. 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 firms, with access to Malta Film Commission-supported casting resources and performers skilled in supporting blockbuster shoots shot at the famous Mediterranean water tank facility and across Valletta's baroque streets.
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Capabilities
Complete Casting Services
From principal roles to background artists, our casting directors have the relationships and expertise to build your perfect cast in Malta.
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Principal Casting
- Lead role sourcing
- Talent submissions
- Chemistry reads
- Callback coordination
- Deal negotiations
Star Talent
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Supporting Roles
- Day player casting
- Featured roles
- Recurring characters
- Guest stars
- Co-star roles
Complete Cast
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Background Casting
- Extras coordination
- Specialty extras
- Stand-ins & doubles
- Crowd scenes
- Period-specific looks
Background Artists
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Casting Services
- Self-tape management
- Audition facilities
- Session recording
- Talent databases
- Agency liaison
Full Support
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Why Us
Why Choose Our Casting Directors
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Local Talent Expertise
Here is how the picture comes together. Our casting directors have set up relationships with the University of Malta's performing arts graduates and the island's theater firms. In Malta's intimate talent community, we know each working actor and can match specific character needs with precision, from Mediterranean types to Northern European looks.
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International Production Experience
With experience on major Hollywood shoots, streaming series, and European co-productions filmed at Malta Film Studios, our casting directors are pros at supplementing global casts with skilled local performers.
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Local Knowledge
Full knowledge of Malta's casting landscape across Valletta, Mdina, and Gozo. We set up auditions at Malta Film Studios and pro facilities on the island. Manage casting logistics for both studio-based and location shoots.
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Bilingual Casting Capability
Here is what we have to work with. 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 great English skills. Many also speak Italian, making them versatile for Mediterranean shoots.
On Location
Our casting directors draw on Malta's bilingual local talent pool, the supporting-artist networks built across decades of international shoots, and direct lines to agents in Sicily, Italy, and the UK for larger ensemble and crowd requirements.
Here is how this works in practice. We connect shoots with casting directors who know Malta's acting community from the inside — a small but seasoned pool shaped by the island's history of servicing global features since the 1920s. They handle principal casting, supporting roles, and the large-scale background and crowd work that period shoots on the islands routinely demand. Because both English and Maltese are official languages and English is universally spoken, casting sessions, contracts, and agent negotiations run smoothly for visiting shoots.
Here is the short of it. Maltese performers also frequently speak Italian, widening the range of roles they can credibly play. Day rates and talent costs sit competitively against other Mediterranean markets. When a production needs ensemble depth beyond the local pool — period crowds, pro skills, or specific looks — our casting directors tap set up agency relationships in Sicily and mainland Italy, roughly 80 km away, and in the UK, drawing on EU freedom of movement so European performers can travel without visa friction.
Here is the breakdown. Casting in Malta operates within a tight-knit industry where reputation travels fast. The Malta Film Commission's one-stop-shop planning smooths permits, work forms, and minors-on-set needs. The island's deep festa culture and Catholic heritage have produced a population comfortable on camera and accustomed to large communal gatherings — useful when staging crowd scenes. Malta's own cinema, from 'Simshar' to the Sundance-winning 'Luzzu', has further professionalised the local acting base. With most locations within 30 to 45 minutes of each other and Malta Global Airport handling fly-in talent, casting directors can run efficient audition schedules and callbacks across the whole archipelago without losing days to travel.
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FAQ
Casting Expertise
What types of casting do you handle?
We give 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 skill makes Malta's talent pool ideal for Mediterranean co-productions and global features needing versatile performers.
How do you handle auditions?
Here is the breakdown. We give flexible audition options including in-person sessions at pro casting facilities in Valletta and Malta Film Studios, self-tape planning with quality control, and live video auditions for remote directors. All sessions can be recorded for review.
What about background and extras casting?
We keep databases of background artists across Malta and can source specific types, looks, and skills as needed. For large crowd scenes, we set up 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 faster, mostly 2-3 weeks.
Do you handle talent contracts and negotiations?
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Yes, our casting directors work with agents and managers on deal negotiations, making sure terms work for your budget while meeting Maltese industry standards and Malta Film Commission needs. We set up with your production legal team on contract finalization.
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