Casting Made Simple, Smart, and Seamless with Fishpond
Fishpond is built by casters, for casters, because we understand exactly what you need. Whether you’re a casting director, producer, theatre-maker, educator, writer, or independent creative, Fishpond is designed to support your casting process.
We know your time is valuable, so we’ve brought powerful search tools, streamlined communication, and intuitive project management together in one place.
With our bespoke Auditioncam® and Auditionmic®, actors can submit video and audio auditions directly through the platform. No more chasing email links or downloading endless files. Everything arrives neatly in your dashboard, ready for review, feedback, and sharing.
Fishpond.ie is much more than just a database. It’s a complete casting toolkit designed to streamline your workflow, expand your reach, and make the entire process faster, smarter, and more effective. More efficiency. More possibilities. Better casting.
What’s New for Casters?
Our latest upgrade introduces a range of features designed specifically for casting professionals:
Smart Filtering—Filter applicants using the same advanced search tools available in the Talent Library.
Traffic Light System—Quickly mark actors as Yes (Green), Maybe (Orange), or No (Red).
Enhanced Sharing—Present your selects beautifully with links to full profiles, personal notes, and custom rankings.
Voice Notes—Send quick redirects and feedback without stopping to type.
Full Control from Project to Presentation
Getting Started
Register as a Full Caster or Stepping Stones Caster (admin approval required), then customise your experience based on your level of access.
Already registered? There’s nothing you need to do. Your account has already been upgraded with the latest features.
Create and Manage Projects
- Set up projects with multiple roles
- Attach briefs, sides, and reference materials
- Choose who receives your project: agents, independent actors, selected individuals,
or keep it private - Edit and resend projects at any time
For Your Consideration (FYC)
Keep all submissions organised in one place.
- View applicants by role
- Add actors directly from their profile or the Talent Library
- Filter, sort, and search your FYC lists
- Use the traffic light system to manage selections visually
- Add private notes or voice notes to actors
- Close projects whenever you’re ready to stop submissions
Self-Tapes & Audio Auditions
Manage auditions with ease.
- Watch self-tapes submitted through Auditioncam
- Listen to audio auditions through Auditionmic
- Track how many submissions each actor has made
- Favourite tapes and audio clips for future reference
Collaboration & Presentations
Share your shortlist clearly and professionally.
- Build polished presentations of selected actors
- Include audition clips, headshots, notes, and profile links
- Perfect for clients, directors, and creative teams
Actor Profiles & Talent Library
Search and discover talent quickly.
- Use advanced filters to narrow your search
- Preview profiles directly from search results
- View full profiles with headshots, reels, and experience
- Add actors to shortlists, message them, and make notes directly from their profiles
- Stepping Stones Casters can search actors who have opted into SS
Communication Tools Built In
Keep conversations simple and organised.
- Message actors individually or in bulk
- Send attachments, voice notes, and emojis for a more personal touch
- Use SMS notifications for urgent outreach
- Access searchable message history in one place
- Control how and when you receive project updates
Plus, Coming Soon
- Built-in NDAs and script watermarking for added confidentiality
- Create your own private actor lists for future casting needs, such as sporty, musical, comedic, and more
Discover. Shortlist. Cast.
All in One Place.
Fishpond.ie brings the entire casting process together in one place, making it faster, more efficient, and more effective from initial search to final selections. Discover more talent, manage projects with ease, and make stronger casting decisions through a platform designed around the real needs of casting professionals.
Built for the way casting works now.