how can we help?
Commercial
From straight-to-client to national commercials directed by Oscar-winners
Film
Thoughtful ensembles, delivered within budget, and on budget
Don't let the motion pictures have all the fun. We love still photography too
Shorts + Music Videos
The weirder the better, from background to heroes, and stunts and goats
Background
Our sister office, Bokeh Background Casting, is here to help with filling out the world
Casting Producing
The CSA recognizes Casting Producing now, and we're able to help so much more
a few commercial clients
Nike
Ford
AT&T
ConAgra
Culligan Water
NFL
Discover Card
Lulu Lemon
Gatorade
Sprint
Comcast
United Airlines
BCBS
Honda
Corona Light
Mrs. Meyers
Cracker Barrel
BMO Harris Bank
ESPN
Barefoot Wine
Lyft
Lego
Ulta Beauty
"Is Compass short for Compassionate Casting?"
Pam G. | Non-actor Casting for the film RUNNER
Psst...it's not, but it was sweet of Pam to say.
film
We have credits going back to 2009, and love bringing together the best possible casts for films, shorts, music videos, and documentaries. Get in touch with us about your project, and ask about indie film discounts.
Sarah and her team are fantastic. Their knowledge of the Chicago talent pool is unsurpassable. The casting sessions are fun and help inject much-needed energy into any project. Best of all, they deliver great talent. Big fan of the work from Compass Casting.
Kendal M - Commercial Director
Thank you for being super organized and helpful through all of these fire drills today – it’s refreshing to have an organized and knowledgeable partner.
Alexis J - UPM
Sarah, we cannot thank you and your team enough. You all have been nothing short of spectacular to work with.
Melissa T - Producer
I wanna call out how much I appreciate how on top of things you are already and let you know it's so nice to work with you already. Thank you, thank you!! I love when we meet new folks who really run a tight ship.
Morgan D - Coordinator
I wanted to reach out and thank you so so much again for helping us cast this film. We wrapped production Sunday night. You truly helped pick such an amazing and talented cast we could not have done this without you.
Taylor A - Producer
Sarah just wanted to drop you a quick note of thanks. I was so happy with the great group you brought in, we felt spoiled for choice. Appreciate it!
Pat W - Indie Pilot Producer
non-actor casting
All actors are real people, but not all real people are actors.
We've cast for health departments, universities, construction companies, and more when it comes to non-actors. These castings take longer but bring hyper-specific depth and honesty to every story that brings non-actors in.
docu-series
the invert
the invert
After a South-eastern ward of Chicago was left devastated by General Steel, a new company wanted actual residents to share their stories.
brand film
ozinga concrete
ozinga concrete
Our team crashed active work sites, carpenters' shops, and a blacksmith's forge to find an actual craftsman for this project.
Illinois Dept. of Pulic Health PSA
on the fence
on the fence
When Illinois residents were on the fence about getting a vaccine, we found the ones who were willing to talk on camera about it.
rent our space
Looking for a casting space? We rent ours out to other casting offices, to production companies for fittings and rehearsals, and so much more. Get in touch to see if our flex space is right for your next shoot.
getting an agent
The Compass Casting team built a free resumé template (and left helpful hints in the comments.) Read The Latest's post about resumé dos and don'ts and gain access to the casting-approved resumé template.
building a resumé
While no one at Compass Casting can make recommendations about which talent agent someone should get, the team wrote a blog about some things to keep in mind when you're agent hunting and submitting.
consultations
If you're interested in talking with our team or continuing training, you can book consultations with them through The Forge! From opinions on your tools, to get your questions answered, or a push in the right direction, you can schedule a consultation through The Forge here.
Sarah teaches exclusively through The Forge, a studio committed to excellent training at affordable rates for actors.
submit to us
Although we don't keep headshots on file, and we are not a talent agency, we love to see new faces and get updates from the ones we know.
Please submit your materials to our submission form by clicking the button below. We'll take a look at your materials, and hope to see your submission in our inbox from The Hustle!
read our blog
the latest
Stay up to date with our current projects, get news updates about Illinois film, tips and tricks from the Compass Casting team, and so much more.
join the hustle
The Hustle is our email list that sends out as many castings as we're allowed to release to our private list. It's a great way for indie actors (or actors whose agents don't work smaller projects) to submit for the funky films that make it worth while. Click the button below to stay up to date, and keep hustling!
compass casing
Sarah Cayce, CSA | Founder + Casting Director | 312.339.5198
Lauren Acord | Casting Associate
for producers only
chicago office
2424 W Montrose Ave
Unit W
Chicago, IL 60618
central office
Flyover Film Studios
601 S Century Blvd.
Rantoul, IL