The Atelier

A small house, with strong opinions.

Duyên Talent & Casting is a boutique agency for international performers working in Asia. Founded in 2026, based in Ho Chi Minh City, working across Vietnam, China, Thailand and the broader region.

Editorial portrait — atelier

I — Philosophy

Cast for truth, not for type.

Casting is a quiet craft. The right person makes a scene true. The wrong one makes it expensive. We work small on purpose: a tight roster we know intimately, productions we can serve fully, decisions made by people who have read the script.

II — Founders

Founded by a small team with backgrounds in Vietnamese cinema, international production logistics, and luxury talent representation in Europe. We work in English, French and Vietnamese.

III — Method

A method, in four movements.

01

Meet

Every talent we represent is met in person, on tape, before signing.

02

Brief

Every production is briefed properly. We read the script, we know the role.

03

Match

We propose four to eight names per role. Not a hundred. Not the room.

04

Deliver

Bilingual contracts, travel, set logistics, payment — handled by us.

Inside the atelier

In our own words

  • 01We are small on purpose.
  • 02We respond in two working days, on principle.
  • 03We answer the phone.