Join the CDA

Membership Application Form
Applicants, for Full or Associate Membership, must be sponsored for membership by two full members of the CDA of good standing. They must know you well and be familiar with your body of work.

Any possible conflicts of interest will be taken into consideration on an individual basis by the CDA Board (see notes below).

Upon application approval, all new members will be expected to sign and adhere to the CDA Code of Conduct.

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A FULL MEMBER OF THE CDA

Casting Directors should have a minimum of 3 years professional experience as a Casting Director. This is defined as having received casting credit without the title “associate” or “assistant”.

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE CDA

Applicants with less than 3 years of professional experience as a Casting Director or those currently working as an Associate or Assistant CD may apply for associate membership.

FEES

FULL MEMBERSHIP
* A one-time joining fee of £50 is due once your application has been approved
* Annual Membership fees are £150 per year payable on invoice

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
* A one-time joining fee of £50 is due once your application has been approved
* Annual Membership fees are £100 per year payable on invoice

Please complete the form below fully to begin your membership application process.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Business / Company name (if different to name above)
Email*
example@example.com
Contact number*
Casting website and any professional social media handles - *
This is for the purpose of seeing examples of your work
How long have you worked as a casting director?*

Less than a year1+ Years2+ Years3+ Years5+ Years10+ Years15+ Years20+ Years25+ YearsSo long I can't remember
Please supply name & contact details of full CDA Member (Casting Director) #1 who we can contact for a reference -*
Please supply name & contact details of full CDA Member (Casting Director) #2 who we can contact for a reference*
Please briefly tell us why you would like to join the CDA - *
Associated Businesses
In the interests of full transparency please disclose any associated businesses. Declaring other business interests will not necessarily discount your application to become a member of the CDA but we will need to carefully consider your application and may be in contact to ask further questions to ensure there is no conflict of interest. Failure to disclose any associated businesses that you own or manage may result in membership being revoked.
Are you associated with any business other than your work as an independent Casting Director?*

Actor / Model Talent AgencyExtras AgencyProduction CompanyActors Head Shots PhotographyActor Show ReelsActors WebsitesActor Audition Advice BooksActor WorkshopsOtherNone of the above
If you answered "Other" above, please explain here -
Please give name of supporting current CDA member #1 -*
Please give name of supporting current CDA member #2 -*
Signature*

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Membership Application Form