We are proud to be joining forces with one of Britain's top casting agencies to offer our Members the opportunity to be a TV or movie star.  In a unique partnership Blesma is teaming up with Mad Dog Casting to offer our Blesma Members paid-for TV and movie roles as 'extras' in blockbuster movies as well as top television series and commercials.

Research has shown that public performances such as acting or singing can significantly impact on recovery and the levels of self-confidence and self-esteem of those leaving the military. Mad Dog Casting, based in Ealing Studios, west London, has an unrivalled track record of sourcing extras for top box office movies like the most recent Bond movie Skyfall, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit and Philomena as well as TV hits like Broadchurch and big-brand TV commercials.

Daily rates can range from £100 to £160 depending on the production and Mad Dog will charge a special discounted commission and registration fee for Blesma Members.

We are delighted to team up with the military in this way. These are people with very special qualities, skills and backgrounds and if we can contribute to their recovery or confidence in any way, then it is a big win for all of us.

Vikki Scott, Managing director Mad Dog Casting

"This is a significant breakthrough for Blesma in terms of offering our Members a new route for their interests and talents and reinforces the importance of ability over disability in every walk of life." - Blesma Chief Executive, Barry Le Grys

"It is important to recognise that just because someone is injured it does not inhabit their ambitions or aspirations and in reality not everyone can row across the Atlantic but the feedback we have received from those who have worked in the arts or the theatre is massively positive and this partnership represents a really exciting opportunity for our Members." - Blesma Operations Director, Ian Waller

How to Apply

Go to www.maddogcasting.com

Click on the button that says 'Apply to be an Artist'

Fill out the application form - remember to fill in every field, and upload a CLEAR, RECENT photo.

You will be sent an email, with an ARTIST ID NUMBER and a PASSWORD.

Don't forget to mention you are a Blesma Member 

To login to your Mad Dog profile, visit www.maddogcasting.com, and click on 'Sign In'.

Your username is your Artist ID.  You will have been sent a password that you can change once you login for the first time.

On your profile, you can amend your skills, languages, uniforms and make notes too.

Once you've made your application, drop an email to blesma@maddogcasting.com, with your name and Artist ID, so our casting staff can easily locate you in our system