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clear information
easy filtering
another casting site?​ ​not really.
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There are numerous professional casting websites worldwide, all offering brilliant services for professional actors, casting directors and agents. They each require a profile, a login, and they all cost.​ And whilst there is some cross-over, there are different levels in our industry.
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At the bottom end are creatives who are learning, trying to get on the ladder, or producing passion projects. Whilst any professional deserves to be paid for their talent, there are many reasons why they might choose to take part in projects with nano-budgets.
Those jobs end up scattered across the internet and are hard to search for. Not only that, but those who post them often miss out crucial information. Budget breakdowns aims to provide a space where essential information is captured, and the resulting callouts can be easily filtered and browsed.
Callouts posted via:
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Spotlight (UK)
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Casting Networks (US/Canada)
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Stage Pool (Germany/Scandinavia)
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cccom (France)
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Show Cast (Australia/New Zealand)​
big-budget
Film/TV: £10 million and above
Theatre: £500,000 and above
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Major motion pictures
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West End musicals
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National Theatre shows
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Shows from major streamers
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Commercial theatre tours
mid-budget
Film/TV: £1 million – £10 million
Theatre: £100,000 – £500,000
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Nationally released indie films
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Big regional theatre productions
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Broadcast TV
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Theatre tours
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Festival feature films
Callouts posted via:
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Mandy/Backstage/StarNow (Worldwide)
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Actors Access (US & Canada)
low-budget
Film/TV: £100,000 – £1 million
Theatre: £10,000 – £100,000
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Regional indie films
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Broadcast pilots
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Fringe theatre productions
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Touring small-cast shows
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BFI / Arts Council-funded
micro-budget
Film/TV: £5,000 – £100,000
Theatre: £1,000 – £10,000
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Crowdfunded short films
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Studio theatre pieces
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Web series
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Fringe festival theatre
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Theatre workshops
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Solo shows
Callouts posted via:
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Facebook groups
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Instagram
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Twitter
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TikTok
nano-budget
Film/TV: £0 – £5,000
Theatre: £0 – £1,000
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Scratch nights
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DIY passion films
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Micro shorts
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TikTok reels
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Profit share
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Student films
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Zoom based work
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Rehearsed readings
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Site-specific or pop-up shows
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Unfunded experimental work
budget breakdowns!
Note: these categories are just a guide with some examples, if your production exceeds the nano-budget guide you may still post your breakdowns here.
​How Does It Work?
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Budget Breakdowns is a free, open-access casting board built for nano-budget castings. It’s a simple, no-fuss platform where anyone can post a casting call, and actors can browse listings instantly. No accounts, no paywalls.
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Post a casting call for free: ideal for indie films, student projects, fringe shows, and micro-budget shoots.
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Browse acting opportunities: no sign-up required.
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Filter listings by location, age range, gender, and whether roles are paid or unpaid.
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Contact the casting director directly by email
If you've been posting acting jobs in Facebook groups or on your Instagram story, this gives you a cleaner, more focused way to reach the right performers. And it's a much easier way for those performers to find your listing.
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Important Disclaimer
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All listings on Budget Breakdowns are submitted by users and are not vetted or verified by the site. You use this information at your own risk. We strongly advise you to:
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Do your own research before applying
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Confirm the legitimacy of the production or casting team
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Never pay to audition or to secure a role - this is a major red flag
If any listing seems suspicious or inappropriate, please report it immediately by using the report feature on the listing so we can investigate and take action if needed.
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Stay safe. Trust your instincts. Do your due diligence.