THE ONLY CASTING TRAINING PROGRAM IN THE INDUSTRY.
No more gatekeeping. Real curriculum. Real casting experience. Real credit.
Program Overview
Casting Collective is a 6-week, live training program for aspiring casting professionals. You'll learn every step of the casting process, from breakdowns and submissions to directing callbacks and presenting a polished slate.
By the end of the program, you'll complete a real casting project using real actor reads and earn your first professional casting credit.
This program is live, guided, and intimate. No gatekeeping. No fluff. Just the actual work.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
The role of a Casting Director in a VO Production
Writing character breakdowns
Reviewing auditions + spotting creative choices
Arranging live/virtual callback sessions
Managing talent, calendars, and submissions
Presenting your slate with clarity and confidence
WHAT YOU'LL GET
✔ 6 live sessions with guided instruction
✔ Actor auditions to review & evaluate
✔ Final casting project + mentor review
✔ TPI Casting Certification
✔IMDb Casting Credit
PROGRAM FORMAT
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6 weeks of live training (1x/week, 2 hrs)
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Small cohort (max 10 students)
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Weekly assignments & guided practice
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Real VO actor submissions for mock casting
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Final project presentation with mentor feedback
CURRICULUM BREAKDOWN
Week 1: Foundations of Casting
Week 2: Character Breakdown & Script Prep
Week 3: Audition Process & Submissions
Week 4: Callback Direction & Collaboration
Week 5: Casting Tools & Presentation
Week 6: Final Project & Industry Feedback
📌Program Includes: Talent Management Training
TUITION & CREDIT INFO
This isn’t just a course, it’s a career jumpstart.
Over 6 weeks, you’ll be trained in professional casting practices, get real audition experience, build a complete casting slate, and walk away with a verified production credit on your resume or IMDb. You’re not learning theory, you’re doing the job.
Tuition: $2,800
✔ Includes real production credit
✔ 12 hours of live expert instruction
✔ Custom templates, breakdown guides, and project rubrics
✔ Final project feedback and career mentorship
✔ Lifetime certification from The Paiva Institute
✔ Private cohort portal + post-program resources
Payment plans are available.
Seats are limited to 10 per cohort and they will not last.
🔒 Credits are awarded upon full participation and submission of all required deliverables. Full terms will be available in our Student Agreement.
Want both the Casting Collective AND Directors Lab?
You might be eligible for the TPI PRO TRACK- two credits, two certifications, and personalized mentorship!
Select “TPI PRO TRACK” below to learn more and apply..






