What Location Should I Use on My Profile? #

Your profile location should be your current location. This means the town and country where you live right now.

Do not use a location where you hope to work. Do not use a location where you used to live. Use the place where you actually are today.

How to Update Your Location When You Move #

If you move to a new city or country, update your profile. Change your location to your new town and country.

You can change your location as many times as you need to. There is no limit. Just keep it accurate and up to date.

Many actors move frequently for work or personal reasons. This is normal. Simply update your profile each time your situation changes.

Why Your Location Matters to Casting Directors #

Casting directors use your location to make decisions. They need to know where you are now, not where you might be in the future.

Location affects many things:

• if you can attend auditions in person
• if production needs to pay for your travel
• if the production needs to arrange accommodation for you
• if you are available at short notice
• if you are in the correct time zone for online auditions

A casting director in Berlin may want local actors only. Or they may have the budget to bring someone from another city. But they cannot make this decision unless they know where you are.

What If You Live in Two Places? #

Some actors split their time between two cities. For example, you may have a flat in Manchester and a flat in London. Or you may live in Madrid for half the year and Lisbon for the other half.

For your profile, pick your current location. Choose the place where you are right now.

You can mention your second location in your biography or in your application messages. But your main profile location should be one place only.

What to Say When You Apply for a Role #

Your profile shows your current location. But when you apply for a specific role, give the casting director more detail. Be clear and honest about your situation.

Here are some examples of what to write in your application:

Example 1: You live in London. The job is in Paris.

"I am based in London."

Example 2: You live in London, but you own or rent accommodation in Paris.

"I am based in London, but I have accommodation in Paris."

Example 3: You split your time equally between London and Paris.

"I am currently in London. I also spend part of the year in Paris and have accommodation there."

Example 4: You are moving soon.

"I am currently in Rome but I am relocating to Vienna next month."

Example 5: You are willing to travel or relocate for work.

"I am based in Dublin but I am happy to travel for the right project."

Common Questions About Profile Location #

Can I put multiple locations on my profile? No. Your profile has one location field. Pick your main base and use that.

Should I put the location of the job I want? No. Always use your real current location. Putting a false location will cause problems later.

How often can I change my location? As often as you need. There is no limit or waiting period.

What if I travel a lot and have no fixed home? Use the location where you receive post, or where you spend the most time. Update it when your situation changes.

Summary #

Your profile location tells casting directors where you are now. Keep it accurate. Update it when you move. When you apply for roles, explain your full situation in your message.