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.
Complete the Form I-9
Follow the instructions in your minor’s onboarding hub to complete the Form I-9.
Access your minor’s onboarding hub by clicking the “onboarding hub” link after logging in to their online profile. This option will appear after you have completed forms and their photos have been approved.
Complete required Anti-Harassment Training
Follow directions in your email to complete your minor’s required anti-harassment training.
Submit a valid work permit
Your minor must have a valid child performer permit on file to be eligible for work with Central Casting.
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.
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Reviews Photos
You will receive an email when your minor’s photos are approved or if you need to resubmit.
Complete the Form I-9
Follow the instructions in your minor’s onboarding hub to complete the Form I-9.
Access your minor’s onboarding hub by clicking the “onboarding hub” link after logging in to their online profile. This option will appear after you have completed forms and their photos have been approved.
Complete required
Anti-Harassment Training
Follow directions in your minor’s email to complete required anti-harassment training.
Submit a valid work permit
Your minor must have a valid child performer permit on file to be eligible for work with Central Casting.
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By reservation only
Reservations can only be made by clicking the “onboarding hub” link after logging in to your online profile. The option to reserve will appear after you have completed forms and your photos have been approved. Walk-ins will not be admitted.
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.
What is a Central I-9 Rep?
A Central I-9 Rep is a person of your choosing who is a legal adult and who can be physically present with you to complete Section 2 and review the documents you select to accompany the Form I-9.
Is the Central I-9 Rep someone from Central Casting?
No, the Central I-9 Rep is a person of your choosing who is a legal adult and who can be physically present with you to complete Section 2 and review the documents you select to accompany the Form I-9.
What if I can’t find a Central I-9 Rep?
A Central I-9 Rep is required to complete the Form I-9 online. A Central I-9 Rep is a legal adult of your choosing who can be physically present with you to complete Section 2 of the Form I-9. If you do not have someone to function as a Central I-9 Rep, you can make a new reservation to attend an in-person Form I-9 session by clicking the “onboarding hub” link after logging in to your online profile.
Does the Central I-9 Rep have to review the documents in person?
Yes, Section 2 of the Form I-9 requires the Central I-9 Rep to review employment eligibility documents in person to confirm the employee candidate’s identity and authorization to work in the United States.
What if I am onboarding a minor?
If onboarding a minor who needs help filling out the Form I-9, a parent or legal guardian may assist the minor to complete Section 1. The person who assisted the minor must also complete the preparer/translator section of the Form I-9.
The parent or legal guardian who is assisting the minor to complete Section 1 of the I-9 may function both as the preparer/translator and the Central I-9 Rep for Section 2 at the same time.
Why do I need to take a photo with the employee candidate’s work authorization documents?
This photo is necessary to confirm you review the employee candidate’s documents in person, that the documents are originals and not photocopies, and that the Central I-9 Rep is a different person than the employee candidate.
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 York (tri-state area) to sign up?
No, but they need to be able to work in the New York (tri-state) 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.
Ensure Your Minor is Active
While your minor does not need a New York child performer permit to onboard with Central Casting, they will need a valid permit on file to be booked on our productions. To remain eligible to work, all those registered with Central Casting New York must take required anti-harassment training every year. You can learn more about required training on our Required Training page.
How to Get a Minor Work Permit
Minor’s child performer permits are valid for 12 months. You can apply for a child performer permit on the NY Department of Labor website.
If you need to receive your permit by a certain date, the DOL says to allow 15 days for processing.
Per New York law, minors must also have a Child Performer Trust account. You can learn more about trust accounts on the DOL’s Child Performer Trust Accounts page.
Email your child’s new permit to: regccny@centralcasting.com
We will update your minor’s profile within 1-3 business days.
For more about anti-harassment training, please visit our Required Training page.
First claim your child’s profile, then log in to update their information. Be sure to update their look and sizes as they change and upload current photos.
Forms and Policies
Forms and policies are for informational purposes only.
DO NOT print to bring to Talent Onboarding.
