MANAGING TALENTS @ LES FILMS DE CANNES À BUCAREST
Open Casting and Industry Programme for Actors
The 17th edition of Les Films de Cannes à Bucarest is once again hosting Managing Talents, the longstanding programme dedicated to actors from Romania and beyond.
Now in its 11th edition, Managing Talents aims to provide actors with practical training, industry connections and professional opportunities that can support their careers both nationally and internationally.
This year’s programme includes an Open Casting directed by Cristian Mungiu with selected participants auditioning for roles in a new film scheduled for production next year.
Selected applicants will also take part in an onstage Self-Tape workshop, panel discussion and networking opportunities with internationally recognised casting directors, talent agents and industry professionals.
For this special edition, the call is open to actors from Romania, the Republic of Moldova and Bulgaria.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be an actor aged between 18 and 65
- Originate from Romania, the Republic of Moldova or Bulgaria
- Speak Romanian or Bulgarian and English
- Submit a self-tape according to the instructions below
- Be available to attend the programme in Bucharest on 25 October 2026
Application Requirements
Applicants must:Ensure that their profile is up to date
And submit:Self-Tape
Record a self-tape using the attached audition text:
Romanian and Moldovan actors: in Romanian and English
Bulgarian actors: in English
Choose one role:
- VETERINARIAN – female
- COMRADE PROST – male
Download the audition text below, select one of the roles (VETERINARIAN or COMRADE PROST),
and record a self-tape of your chosen role.
Please ensure that:
The recording is clearly visible and audible
The self-tape follows standard casting requirements
The file is uploaded through the application form before the deadline
Programme Schedule
Date October 25th, 2026
Location Peasant’s Museum Cinema, Bucharest
10:00-11:00 – “From Local Talent to Global Roles: A guide to International Visibility” – panel with casting directors Sophie Holland, Laure Cochener, Domnica Cîrciumaru, talent agents Laura Munsterhjelm and Anila Gajevic and Filmmakers Europe CEO David Zitzlsperger
11:00 – 12:15 – Self-Tape Workshop
Selected participants will work on stage with industry professionals to improve their self-taping skills and audition performance.
12:15 – 12:30 – break
12:30 – 14:00 – Open Casting with Cristian Mungiu
A live casting session for principal roles in an upcoming feature film directed by Cristian Mungiu.
Practical Information
Entry to the event on the 25th of October will be made on a first-come-first-serve basis
Selected actors will be invited on the spot to participate onstage for the Self-Tape workshop and for the Open Casting session with Cristian Mungiu.
Applicants are encouraged to regularly check their Filmmakers profile for updates regarding the event.
- Participation is free of charge.
- Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses.
- The festival does not provide reimbursement for transport or lodging.
- The working language of the programme will be English
- By registering to the event, you agree and understand that your self-tape may be projected onscreen in front of the Managing Talents audience.
Managing Talents BUCHAREST
Registration deadline: October 18, 2026, 23:59 (EEST)
Sophie Holland is the Casting Director for epic TV franchise, THE WITCHER: Netflix’s first International Original series. Additional projects include CONSTELLATIONS (Apple+), THE PERIPHERAL (Amazon), THE CONTINENTAL (John Wick Prequel for STARZ/ Lionsgate), KNUCKLES (Paramount), Season 1 & 2 of Tim Burton’s WEDNESDAY (Netflix) VAMPIRE ACADEMY for NBC, Season 4 of Netflix’s acclaimed series of YOU and season 2 of SHADOW AND BONE (Netflix/ 21 Laps)
For film, Sophie is the Casting Director for Tim Burton film BEETLEJUICE 2 (Warner Bros) SONIC 3 and 4 (Paramount) and UK casting for highly anticipated CONVOY, (Sky Dance), THE GORGE (Apple) MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 8 DEAD RECKONING (PARAMOUNT) BACK IN ACTION (NETFLIX) and CHERRY (AGBO Films/AppleTV) . Casting on A24’s THE KILL TEAM with Alexander Skarsgard and a modern retelling of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s popular opera THE MAGIC FLUTE.
For Theatre- LINE OF BEAUTY (Almeida) MY MASTER BUILDER (Wyndhams) AGAINST (Almeida) THE ENFIELD HAUNTING (Ambassadors) and HAMLET (Young Vic). Sophie was also Casting Director for the Almeida’s GREEK season including most notably THE ILIAD casting over 50 of the UK most well known actors for a 24 hours reading of Homer’s epic tale.
Laure Cochener is a Paris-based casting director with over 20 years of experience in film and television. Her credits include The Substance, The Eddy, The Count of Monte Cristo, Downton Abbey: A New Era, The Serpent Queen, and Our Struggles. She works across both French and international productions and is a member of the French Casting Directors Association (ARDA) and the International Casting Directors Association (ICDA).
Laura Munsterhjelm is the CEO and founder of the leading agency in Scandinavia, Actors in Scandinavia. With more than 30 years of experience representing and managing actors, Laura has built a strong international network and a proven track record of helping her clients achieve success both in Scandinavia and internationally.
Anila Gajević is the founder and CEO of Sarajevo-based Zona Talent Agency, one of the leading talent agencies in Southeast Europe. Representing actors from across the Balkans and several other European countries, she has been instrumental in promoting regional talent internationally and building connections between Balkan performers and major film and television productions worldwide.
Dr. David Zitzlsperger is the CEO of Denkungsart GmbH, a Germany-based company specializing in digital solutions for the media industry. With an academic background in econometrics and market research, and a track record in consulting and entrepreneurship, he combines analytical expertise with strategic leadership to drive innovation. He leads the development of Filmmakers System (www.filmmakers.systems), the Software-as-a-Service of Denkungsart that helps film commissions, regional film offices, and production companies streamline production workflows.
Denkungsart operates Filmmakers Europe (www.filmmakers.eu), the leading casting and selection system in the EU, connecting actors, agents, and casting directors across all 27 member states. For European talent, it ensures visibility to casting professionals and productions, offering self-submission options and structured profiles. For casting directors and producers, it simplifies selection with efficient audition management and direct access to verified professionals.
Trusted by major studios, production companies, and streamers, Filmmakers.eu is the professional standard for casting in Europe.
