How to Get Auditions in Bolivia

TV channels

TV channels post castings for their entertainment programs, not for fiction. They are still useful for gaining experience in front of the camera.

Red Uno

In 2026 it held an in-person singing casting in Santa Cruz for La Gran Batalla and opened a call for talent to send videos. You can search for its calls on its website.

Unitel

It holds in-person castings for impersonators for Yo Me Llamo in Cochabamba and Santa Cruz.

Where to study acting in Bolivia

Training counts in every casting and puts you in touch with directors and fellow cast members. If you’re just starting out, a workshop with a final showcase already adds experience to your resume: we explain it in the guide to becoming an actor from scratch.

Escuela Nacional de Teatro (Universidad Católica, Santa Cruz)

A degree program in Dramatic Arts leading to a Técnico Superior (advanced technical degree, 3 years) or a Licenciatura (bachelor’s degree, 4 years). They ask for a high school diploma (diploma de bachiller) and passing the program’s admission process; enrollment carries a fee.

Romeli Studios (Cochabamba)

Romeli’s academy offers a yearly film acting course for ages 18 and over, as well as courses for teens and children.

Teatro de los Andes (Yotala, Chuquisaca)

A theater company founded in 1991 that offers workshops and residencies. It announced the intensive residency “Ruarispakani: Creando soy” for January 7 to 17, 2027, for performing artists and theater students.

Institutions, unions and festivals

The Asociación Boliviana de Actores (Bolivian Actors’ Association), based in La Paz, turned 75 in 2024, though it has no active channels; in Santa Cruz there is Asadcruz.

ADECINE (Agencia del Desarrollo del Cine y Audiovisual Bolivianos)

The public agency created by Law 1134: it grants filming licenses to foreign productions, certifies co-productions and keeps the registry of films and production companies.

Asadcruz (Asociación de Actores y Actrices de Santa Cruz)

Santa Cruz’s actors’ union.

FENAVID (Festival Internacional de Cine de Santa Cruz)

Held since 2001. Its project Santa Cruz 100×100 has young filmmakers shoot a short in 100 hours with a professional actor as the lead.

FITCRUZ (Festival Internacional de Teatro Santa Cruz de la Sierra)

A biennial theater festival. Its next edition runs from April 9 to 18, 2027, and the call for groups with a premiered play closes on November 29, 2026.

Websites and social accounts that post castings in Bolivia

Besides the groups and agencies above, you can also check:

• Castings on Casting and Acting: castings and auditions posted on the site, with a country filter.

How to prepare for a casting in Bolivia

When a call comes up, the winner is whoever answers fast and with complete audition materials. Have this ready before you write to any agency:

• Acting resume on one page, with your details, measurements, training and experience. Guide: how to make an acting resume.
• Headshots with current photos of your face, profile and full body. You can put them together at home: how to take headshots at home.
• Reel with your best scenes or, if you don’t have any work yet, a one-minute intro video. Guide: how to make an acting reel.
• Self-tape for remote castings: front lighting, a plain background and good audio. More details in what is a self-tape.

Watch out for fake castings

Reputable agencies and production companies in Bolivia charge the people who hire them, not the actors: joining their database or going to a casting has to be free. Be wary if they ask you for money, intimate photos or to go alone, especially if you’re a minor. We explain how to recognize them in how to spot a fake casting call.

Some academies include entry to their database in their paid courses: ask whether you can also join for free. And if someone tentatively books you for a shoot, ask them to confirm it in writing before you travel.

Frequently asked questions

Where are castings posted in Bolivia?

Mostly on Facebook, in groups such as Actores y Actrices de Cine: Contactos y Castings en Bolivia, by agencies such as Romeli Casting and in the calls of TV channels such as Red Uno and Unitel. You can also check the castings section of Casting and Acting.

How do I apply to a casting in Bolivia?

Follow what each call asks for. Romeli Casting, for example, asks on WhatsApp for your name, age, photo and intro video. Have that material ready so you can reply fast.

Where can I study acting in Bolivia?

At the Escuela Nacional de Teatro, the Dramatic Arts program of the Universidad Católica in Santa Cruz; at academies such as Romeli Studios in Cochabamba; and in the workshops and residencies of Teatro de los Andes.

What is ADECINE?

It is the public agency for Bolivian cinema, created by Law 1134 of 2018: it grants filming licenses, certifies co-productions and keeps the registry of films and production companies.

Do I have to pay to apply to a casting in Bolivia?

Applying to a casting has to be free. If someone asks you for money to take part or for a required headshot package, be wary; academy courses are a separate matter. A subscription to a casting platform is also separate: an optional service that is worth paying for only once you have your complete materials.

List reviewed in October 2026. Contacts change: if an agency has stopped operating or you know one that is missing, let us know. For other countries, see the Latin America Casting Directory.