Founded more than 40 years ago by Emmy Award-winning producer Annette Stilwell, Stilwell Casting operates out of a physical studio at 565 Dutch Valley Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, providing TV, film, and commercial casting services to productions of all sizes. The firm is women-owned, and in 2008 Annette’s daughters, Erin Buda and Annie Burch, joined the business to expand its operations.
The agency covers four primary service areas: union casting for SAG productions, non-union casting for independent and non-union projects, real people casting for documentary-style and authentic-voice campaigns, and specialty casting for productions with unique talent requirements. A related payroll service, Smith and Stilwell, handles talent payment for productions working through the firm, and an on-site production facility called Studio at Stilwell is available to clients.
Brand clients on the agency’s portfolio include Apple, Nike, Ford, Miller, Dove, Cartoon Network, Prime Video, and the NFL. On the advertising side, Stilwell Casting has placed talent in campaigns for Aflac, Popeyes, Wingstop, Clif Bar, Folgers, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Outback, and Army recruitment. Television credits include the production “Real Murders of Atlanta.” The breadth of the client roster spans Fortune 500 corporations, major athletic brands, and national quick-service restaurant chains, reflecting the agency’s range across both union and non-union markets.
The firm maintains an active Instagram presence for talent discovery and production outreach. Casting inquiries and representation questions can be directed to Sara@stilwellcasting.com. With four decades in Atlanta’s film and commercial production ecosystem, Stilwell Casting has built its reputation on a combination of founder-level industry relationships, a credentialed leadership team, and consistent access to both professional talent and real-people performers suited to brand storytelling.