How to Get Auditions in the Dominican Republic

Guilds and institutions

Registering with the actors’ guild and following DGCINE helps you hear about upcoming shoots.

ADAC (Asociación Dominicana de Actores de Cine)

The Dominican Association of Film Actors, a guild founded in 2013. On its website actors register and producers look for talent for their projects.

DGCINE (Dirección General de Cine)

The film agency created by Law 108-10. It publishes news about shoots in the country and training programs; its internship program is aimed at technical profiles.

Where to study acting in the Dominican Republic

Training counts in every casting and puts you in touch with directors and fellow cast members. If you’ve never acted, start with the guide to becoming an actor from scratch, which lays out the first steps.

Escuela Nacional de Arte Dramático (ENAD)

The National School of Dramatic Art, a public school founded in 1946 with a 3-year program. Admission is by exam and a preparatory course; the 2026-2027 call was open to young people ages 16 to 23.

Escuela de Teatro y Danza de la UASD

The Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) offers a bachelor’s degree in Theater (Licenciatura en Teatro) with a concentration in Stage Acting (Actuación Teatral) and a higher technical degree in Acting (Técnico Superior en Actuación).

Escuela Internacional de Arte Escénico (EIAES)

A private school in Gazcue, a Santo Domingo neighborhood, with acting courses for film and television.

Modeling agencies

Ossygeno Models Management

A fashion modeling agency run by Sandro Guzmán. Useful if, besides acting, you’re also looking for modeling castings.

Websites and social accounts that post castings in the Dominican Republic

These are the websites and accounts where calls for the Dominican Republic show up. It pays to check them often, since many searches close within a few days. Before you pay for a subscription on any platform, see which casting websites are worth using and how each plan renews.

• Castings on Casting and Acting: castings and auditions posted on the site, with a country filter.
• CastingsCineTV (Dominican Republic): gathers calls from several countries; this is its Dominican section.
• @convocatorias_a_casting: reposts calls from the Dominican Republic, although it posts less often.

How to prepare for a casting in the Dominican Republic

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 the Dominican Republic 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.

Frequently asked questions

Where are castings posted in the Dominican Republic?

Mostly on the Instagram accounts of the agencies (OK Casting, VHO Casting, Vanilla, Mar Casting, Opositivo, Casting Factory, ACV2, Rojo, Luna and La Central) and on accounts that repost calls, such as @convocatorias_a_casting. You can also check the castings section of Casting and Acting.

How do I apply: by direct message, email or the website?

It depends on the agency. OK Casting asks you to apply through its website and not by direct message, Vanilla has an online registry and others ask for the material by email or WhatsApp in each call. Read each post carefully and send exactly what they ask for.

Do international productions hire Dominican actors?

Yes. According to Lantica Studios, to qualify for the tax incentive at least 25% of the crew and cast must be Dominican or residents, and in 2026 VHO Casting looked for local cast for Porto Rico, the film by Residente with Bad Bunny. For streaming series, see how to audition for Netflix: the platform casts through local production companies.

Where can I study acting in the Dominican Republic?

The Escuela Nacional de Arte Dramático has trained actors since 1946 (admission is by exam). The UASD offers a bachelor’s degree and a technical degree in acting. The Escuela Internacional de Arte Escénico offers acting courses for film and television.

Do I have to pay to apply to a casting in the Dominican Republic?

Reputable agencies charge the production company or the client, not the actors. If a call asks you for money to take part, or for a required headshot package with their own photographer, be wary.

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.