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Submit
Tell us about your production, the role, the animal you need, your shoot location, and your dates.
How to Hire Animal Talent for Your Production
Fur Reel Talent makes it simple to hire animal talent for film, TV, and commercial productions. Submit your project details and we handle everything from sourcing to shoot day. Verified handlers, trained animal talent, and a coordinator on set. No gatekeeping, no hidden fees, no surprises.
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Review
Receive a curated shortlist of verified handlers and trained animal talent matched to your specific production needs.
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Book
We coordinate everything from handler intro to on-set coordination. Production credits, fees, and welfare standards are fully transparent from day one.
Verified Credentials
Every handler is identity verified with contacted references and a signed welfare agreement. Credential badges show you who holds licenses, permits, and certifications.
Why Productions Choose Fur Reel Talent
Last Minute? We Got You.
Productions move fast and things change. If you need animal talent confirmed within 24 hours contact us directly at info@furreeltalent.com. A $250 rush fee applies to all emergency requests. We will do everything we can to make it happen.
"Lina was professional and prompt and the dogs were adorable and great on set."
Trained Animal Talent
Professionally trained animal performers with documented skills, production credits, and demo reels. Not pets.
Jessyka B., Game Changers Season 8, February 2025
Straight to the Source
Submit your project and Fur Reel Talent handles everything. Sourcing, matching, handler communication, and on-set coordination all managed by an experienced animal talent coordinator.
Welfare You Can Show
Published standards aligned with American Humane Society guidelines so your production's ethical sourcing is documented from day one.
Three Talent Tiers
Every animal on Fur Reel Talent is verified and assigned a tier based on their documented training skills and production experience. Higher tier animals bring more experience to set and are priced accordingly. Handler and talent rates are set by the handler.
Rising Star
Showstopper
Legend
Set ready, comfortable on set, and building their career. Every Legend starts here.
Trained behaviors and multiple production credits. Ideal for roles requiring specific cues, marks, and on-camera confidence.
Industry veterans with advanced skills and an extensive professional career behind them.
Tiers reflect verified experience and training. Higher tier animals command higher rates. Fur Reel Talent does not mark up handler or talent rates.
SHOWSTOPPER
LEGEND
Full Service Animal Talent Coordination
Every production inquiry includes full concierge matching and on-set coordination. We handle the sourcing, the logistics, and the day so you can focus on your shoot. Coordination fees are separate from and in addition to handler and talent rates.
Single
Production
$650
One shoot day 1 animal.
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Full concierge matching and curated talent shortlist delivered within 48 hours
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Handler intro coordination for all placements
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Up to 8 hrs on-set coordination
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Pre-production consultation included
Multi-Animal Production
$850
One shoot day 2 - 4 animals.
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Everything in Single Production
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Coordination of multiple handlers and animals
* More than 4 animals? Ask for a custom quote
Multi-Day
Production
Custom Quote
Multiple shoot days or complex productions.
- Pricing based on number of shoot days animals and complexity
- Full coordination across all shoot days
- Contact info@furreeltalent.com for a project quote
Additional Fees
Script breakdown & animal needs assessment
Emergency
Rush Service
Overtime
(past 8 hours on set)
Mileage
(portal to portal)
+$250 flat fee
$250 flat fee
$75/hr
$0.76/mile
Coordination fees cover the matching, logistics, and on-set coordination service only. They are separate from and in addition to handler and talent rates. Fur Reel Talent does not take a commission or percentage of any handler or talent rate. All rates are negotiated directly between the production and the handler.
Submit Your Production Inquiry
Fur Reel Talent makes it simple to hire animal talent for film, TV, and commercial productions. Tell us what you need and we handle the rest.
