Creating a casting call on The Animal List is an effective way to find the perfect animal talent for your project. Follow these detailed steps to ensure you attract high-quality applicants and find the best fit for your needs.

Step 1: Create a Casting Call Title

Your casting call title should provide basic details to give animal talent an idea of what you are looking for. Make it clear and concise.

Example Titles:

• “Golden Retriever Needed for TV Commercial”
• “Puppies for Outdoor Yoga Event”
• “Pet Influencer for Lifestyle Campaign”

Step 2: Provide a Thorough Project Description

Include a detailed description of your project, specifying the type of talents you’re seeking. The more details you provide, the better the quality of applications you can expect.

Example Description: “We are seeking a certified Golden Retriever for a TV commercial shoot. The dog should be well-trained, friendly, and able to follow commands on set. The shoot will take place in Los Angeles, CA, and will last for one day. The dog will interact with actors and perform simple tricks. Experience in TV or film is preferred.”

Step 3: Select the Appropriate Category and Subcategory

Choosing the right category and subcategory will help talent owners and wranglers find your casting call. Here are the main options:

1. Entertainment Animals: For animal actors, event animals like puppies for puppy yoga.

   • Subcategories: Certified animal actors, therapy animals, educational animals, animals for events.

2. Animal Professionals: For animal trainers, wranglers, groomers, etc.

   • Subcategories: Animal wranglers, trainers, animal transportation, animal photographers/videographers.

3. Working Animals: For guard dogs, goats to clear land, etc.

   • Subcategories: Guard animals, search and detection animals, agricultural service animals.

4. Animal Content Creator: For pet influencers or content creators.

   • Subcategories: Niche-specific such as outdoors and traveling, lifestyle & family, etc.

Step 4: Specify Your Requirements

List any specific requirements for the casting call. You can also add additional requirements not listed here.

Common Requirements:

• Union wrangler required
• Proof of animal vaccination required
• Proof of insurance required
• One month exclusivity required
• Usage rights to content required

Step 5: Add Social Media and Website Links

Include links to your social media profiles and website to give animal talent an idea of your company and the type of content you produce.

Step 6: Include a Casting Call Image(s) and Location

Upload images related to your casting call and specify the location of the job. This is especially important for in-person shoots.

Step 7: Specify the Project Completion Date

Pick a date by which the talents will complete your project. If the date is not yet decided, you can specify it later.

Step 8: Approximate Duration of Services

Specify how long you will need the talent’s services for your project. You can choose 1 day or up to more than one month.

Step 9: Include Your Budget

Mention your budget for the project. If you don’t have a set budget, you can put N/A or TBD, and animal talent will apply with their proposed rate.

Example: “Budget: $500 for the day. If TBD, state: ‘Budget to be determined; please apply with your rate.'”

Ready to Create Your Casting Call?

By following these steps, you’ll create a detailed and attractive casting call that will help you find the perfect animal talent for your project. If you have any questions or need assistance, our support team is here to help.