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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. We connect you directly with verified handlers and trained animal talent. No gatekeeping, no hidden fees. Just set-ready animals and the professionals behind them.
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Review
Browse verified animal talent that matches your needs. Contact handlers directly. No middleman markup.
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Book
Finalize your booking directly with the verified handler. 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
Trained Animal Talent
Professionally trained animal performers with documented skills, production credits, and demo reels. Not pets.
Straight to the Source
Submit your project and we connect you directly with verified handlers and trained animal talent. No middleman markup.
Welfare You Can Show
Published standards aligned with American Humane guidelines so your production's ethical sourcing is documented.
"Lina was professional and prompt and the dogs were adorable and great on set."
Jessyka B., Game Changers Season 8, February 2025
Simple Transparent Project Fees
Productions pay per project not a subscription. Fees cover access to the verified directory and direct contact with matching handlers for your specific production need. Fees are paid regardless of outcome and are never contingent on a successful booking.
Single Placement
$129 per project
- Directory listing visible to matching verified talent for 30 days
- Direct contact with matching handlers
- Full search and filter access
- Contact for rates negotiated directly between you and the handler.
For productions needing multiple roles or animals
Multi-Animal Production
$299 per project
- Everything in Single Placement
- Multiple roles under one project
- Unlimited handler contacts across all roles
- 45-day active window
- Contact for rates negotiated directly between you and the handler.
Concierge Matching
Add $150 to either tier.
Fur Reel Talent reviews your project needs directly and delivers a curated shortlist of recommended profiles within 48 hours. Optional intro coordination included. This is a curated recommendation service not a guarantee of placement.
Fur Reel Talent never takes a commission or percentage of any booking. All rates and terms are negotiated directly between you 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.