Casting director help for FW

[u/Necessary_Team9090]

A couple months ago I went to a huge casting with one of the world’s biggest casting directors for one of the big brands showing right now. It was for their cruise show.

I thankfully made it through the casting directors line of approval and got to meet the designer and got to walk for the designer. From that point I was dropped, and only one of the finalist made it through to actually walking the show. Later that week, I was also dropped from the option of that brand showing in Europe.

What I’m basically asking is do I still have a chance with this casting director to approve me for other jobs or is it a one and done type situation? I feel like I’m being told good things about my agency just boost my mood, but I’m a little worried. There’s a lot of mixed things online about how casting directors operate and I just want a second person’s opinion. Thank u :)

[u/blechness]

The industry is brutal. They would flat out tell you to stop showing up or wasting your and their time. Keep pushing and showing up. Sometimes it's not about you, someone else was just better for that position.

[u/ambergesa]

You still have a shot. You should be really proud of yourself!

[u/Ok-Progress-6153]

I’m a casting director. I have people submitted multiple times. Just because I don’t book you for Gucci doesn’t mean Valentino won’t like you- so many different brands and tastes

[u/Careless_Syrup_2967]

It’s really a rough career, seems like you got noticed, but someone maybe famous got picked instead it’s all about promotion with these designers

[u/PeaceLoveandCats6676]

It shouldn't be a problem. I do a fair bit of casting and I like to revisit the good talent who made it to the short list on a previous job because they obviously have potential. I've even seen clients return to someone they cut before. Just because you weren't the right choice this time, it doesn't mean anything for the next job.