Casting industry hit with major fine after investigation
Türkiye’s competition watchdog has fined a professional association and 36 companies operating in the casting and talent management sector a combined 42.16 million Turkish Liras, while introducing new regulatory measures aimed at curbing anti-competitive practices.
An investigation found that firms in the casting agency and talent management market coordinated commission rates and service conditions, exchanged competitively sensitive information and engaged in overlapping business activities that violated Türkiye’s competition law.
In addition to the financial penalties, the Competition Board introduced a series of structural measures aimed at reshaping the industry and strengthening market competition.
Under the new rules, casting director services can no longer be carried out within the same economic entity as casting agency or talent management activities.
