Acting in Irish: How to Get Cast in Irish-Language Film and TV
TG4, Cine4, Tús and Céim Eile keep commissioning drama in Irish. What gets made, what standard of Irish a role actually needs, and how to be findable for it.
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When Jimmy came to West Cork: the extras and their stories
The James Stewart film starring KJ Apa, seen through the experience of an extra. Discover the production, watch the trailer, find US tickets and help shape a documentary about the people who were there.
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Irish Screen Opportunities to Watch in September and October 2026
A fresh CastMe briefing on Screen Ireland, Arts Council and wider industry routes with real upcoming deadlines.
ReadPractise the Role in Studio Before You Apply
Open roles should not just be links. CastMe can turn a role brief into a private rehearsal path before a performer takes action.
ReadWhy CastMe Tracks Irish, UK and Wider Roles
CastMe is built in Ireland, but performers need to see the work they can actually act on — wherever the next useful opening appears.
ReadBuild Your Showcase Link Before You Need It
A Showcase slug is small, but the habit is big: one clean link ready before an agency, collaborator or casting contact asks.
ReadHow Much Do Extras Get Paid in Ireland in 2026?
A practical guide to typical extra pay, overtime, deductions and the details to confirm before accepting an Irish film or TV call.
ReadCastMe Lab Is Live: Scene Partner, Studio and Saved Practice
A new private practice space for performers who want to rehearse, review and return to sessions without waiting for someone else to be free.
ReadShowcase Profiles Are Becoming Stronger Performer Homepages
CastMe Showcase helps performers publish one clear link with headshot, clips, credits, skills and professional links under their own control.
ReadThe Opportunities Page Now Puts the Useful Brief First
Role listings have been reshaped so performers can scan the brief, dates, location and next step without fighting the layout.
ReadInternational Actor Resources: Profiles, Showcase and Practice Tools
A CastMe hub for actors in Ireland, the UK, Europe, the US and beyond.
ReadActor Showcase Website: Build a Casting-Ready Performer Page
What a performer showcase should include: headshots, clips, credits, skills and links.
ReadAI Scene Partner for Actors: Private Audition Practice
How actors can use AI scene practice for repetition, confidence and self-tape preparation.
ReadSelf-Tape Practice Tool: Record, Review and Improve
A private workflow for preparing audition tapes before submitting or sharing them.
ReadFree Actor Profile: Casting-Ready Details and Media
What actors should add before sharing themselves for roles, auditions and collaborations.
ReadStudent Film Casting: How to Find Actors Clearly
A practical guide for better notices, safer workflows and respectful performer applications.
ReadCasting Calls for UK Actors: Prepare Before the Role Appears
How UK performers can keep profiles, clips and self-tape practice ready.
ReadCasting Calls in Europe: Actor Profiles and Practice Tools
A practical preparation guide for European actors using profile, Showcase and Studio tools.
ReadActing Auditions for US Actors: Profile and Self-Tape Prep
How US actors can organise material and practise privately before auditions.
ReadWhat Is CastMe? Ireland's Free Platform for Performers
A clear definition of CastMe, who it is for, what it includes and what it does not promise.
ReadResources for Irish Actors: Casting Calls, Profiles and Practice Tools
A single hub for CastMe's Irish actor guides, opportunities, Showcase, Studio and Lab resources.
ReadBest Free Casting Profile for Irish Actors and Performers
What a useful casting profile should include and how CastMe helps keep material ready.
ReadDo Actors in Ireland Need an Agent?
When direct applications are realistic, when representation matters and how to prepare either way.
ReadAI Scene Practice for Irish Actors
How CastMe Lab and Studio can support private rehearsal, saved notes and stronger takes.
ReadCastMe vs Social Media Casting Calls
Why social posts can help, where they break down and how CastMe gives performers a clearer place to organise.
ReadCasting Calls Ireland: Where to Find Acting, Extras and Screen Opportunities
A practical guide to finding Irish casting calls, checking the source, preparing material and using CastMe before you apply.
ReadActing Auditions Ireland With No Experience: Where to Start
How beginners can approach Irish auditions honestly through extras work, student films, practice clips and a first performer profile.
ReadSelf-Tape Audition Ireland Guide: Setup, Delivery and Review
Phone setup, eyeline, sound, framing, delivery, retakes and how to use CastMe Studio before sending a tape.
ReadCasting Agencies Ireland: What Actors, Extras and Performers Should Know
Casting teams, agents, extras agencies and what performers should prepare before contacting anyone.
ReadWhat CastMe Is Building: A Free Toolkit for Ireland's Performance Industry
CastMe is more than a casting site. See how Showcase, Studio, Casting Pack, Scene Partner, Game Centre and Industry Hub fit together.
ReadCastMe Studio: Private Practice Before the Opportunity Arrives
Why Studio exists, how the review loop works, what happens to your media and how one note can shape a stronger second take.
ReadCastMe Showcase and Casting Pack: One Link, One Clear First Impression
Learn how a Showcase brings clips, bio, headshot, skills and links together, while the Casting Pack gives a clean printable summary.
ReadCastMe Scene Partner: Practice Should Not Depend on Who You Already Know
Scene Partner is being built for safer practice requests, self-tape support, creative collaboration and accountability.
ReadCastMe Game Centre: Creative Confidence Without a Signup
A no-signup space for young performers to practise voice, emotion, story and confidence through creative games.
ReadYour First CastMe Studio Session: A 3-Minute Walkthrough
Choose one performance focus, review a short take and turn one clear note into a stronger second pass. Here is exactly what happens.
ReadWhat Is a CastMe Showcase and What Should You Put in It?
Learn how one public CastMe page can bring your headshot, clips, credits and professional links together while supporting your presence on Google.
ReadFind a Performance Partner for Acting Practice
See how CastMe helps actors discover compatible practice partners for scenes, self-tapes, accountability and creative momentum.
ReadHow to Land Your First Extra Role in Ireland
A practical first step into screen work: how extra roles teach set behaviour, reliability and what a real production day actually feels like.
ReadExtras, Featured Extras & Speaking Roles: What's the Difference?
Learn the distinctions between background talent, featured roles and principal speaking parts so you know where you fit.
Read5 Tips for a Successful Self-Tape Audition
Read the brief properly, keep the setup clean and build a self-tape that is clear, watchable and easy to trust.
ReadWhy CastMe.ie Is Your Performer Toolkit
Why CastMe is less about scrolling and more about readiness: profile, Studio, Showcase and industry information working together.
Read10 Mistakes New Actors Make (And How to Avoid Them)
The quieter credibility mistakes that hurt newer performers most, from weak materials to slow replies and unrealistic expectations.
ReadHow to Build a Professional Acting CV (With Examples)
How to build a CV that is clean, truthful and easy to scan, with examples you can adapt without overcomplicating it.
ReadHow to Network Successfully in the Irish Film Industry
A calmer view of networking: become known as clear, useful and professional, and make sure your materials support the impression.
Read15 Things Casting Directors Wish Actors Knew
What actually reduces doubt for casting teams: better briefs, current materials, stronger tapes and reliability from first click onward.
ReadA Beginner's Guide to Getting an Agent in Ireland
Why an agent amplifies existing momentum rather than creating it from scratch, and what materials you need before approaching one.
ReadHow to Prepare for a Paid Commercial Casting
Understand the brand, the usage terms and the camera tone so your commercial read feels believable instead of pushed.
ReadWhat to Wear to Auditions (Men & Women)
Dress so the casting team sees you clearly: simple, grounded choices that support the role without turning into costume.
ReadHow to Stand Out in Crowded Casting Calls
Standing out usually comes from clarity, preparation and specificity rather than trying too hard to be memorable.
ReadThe Truth About Working on Set in Ireland
What set work really feels like: waiting, timing, weather, procedure and the kind of professionalism people actually remember.
ReadDo's & Don'ts for Your First Speaking Role
Once dialogue is involved, the expectations rise. Here is how to handle text, direction and pressure without overplaying it.
ReadThe Complete Guide to Child Acting in Ireland
A child-first guide for parents: legal protections, calm preparation, privacy and how to keep the experience healthy.
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