A Central Casting alternative for the whole country.
Central Casting books background actors in the US. ShortCine lets talent across India get cast for film, ads, and modeling, directly and without an agency gate.
Central Casting works through registration and an agency process, focused on background work in the US. If you're in India, that was never really on the table.
ShortCine is self-serve. Build a profile, apply to calls, and get seen by casting teams directly, whether the role is a lead, a background part, an ad film, or a modeling shoot.
There's no middleman deciding whether you're in. Your profile is live and searchable from the day you sign up.
One profile that
speaks for itself
Your ShortCine profile is your universal comp-card. One professional identity that replaces the scattered files, the outdated resumes, the endless WhatsApp forwards.
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No agency gatekeeping. Sign up, build a profile, and start applying today.
Every kind of role
Background, featured, ad films, and modeling, not only extras work.
Across India
From the metros to regional film hubs, casting calls wherever the work is.
“I thought you needed an agency to get any film work. I signed up myself, applied to a few calls, and got booked for an ad within a month.”
Sahil R.
Background & Ad Actor, Delhi
Frequently asked questions
Is ShortCine like Central Casting for India?+
It plays a similar role for finding talent, but it's self-serve and nationwide. Where Central Casting focuses on US background work through an agency process, ShortCine covers lead, background, ad, and modeling roles across India.
Do I need an agency to join?+
No. You sign up directly, build a verified profile, and apply to casting calls yourself, with no gatekeeper deciding whether you're in.
What kinds of roles can I apply for?+
Background and featured roles, ad films, and modeling shoots happening across India.