A national showcase for Australia’s next generation of fresh faces waiting to be discovered
Confidence, identity, and self-expression sit at the heart of beauty, fashion and culture. These industries do more than reflect who we are – they shape how we see ourselves, how we are seen, and whose stories are given space to unfold.
Australian talent has long contributed depth, diversity, and global relevance to these conversations. From the runway to the screen, emerging faces continue to redefine representation, bringing authenticity and individuality to an ever-evolving industry. Creating meaningful pathways for this talent is not only essential to the future of the beauty, fashion and cultural industries – it strengthens the cultural fabric of Australia itself.
As a platform committed to championing new voices, RUSSH, with the support of luxury haircare brand, Kérastase, is proud to introduce The Casting Files – our first national emerging faces talent showcase. Grounded in authenticity and industry credibility, The Casting Files is designed to identify, mentor, and platform Australia’s next generation of on-camera talent.
We are calling out to aspiring and emerging new faces across the country to submit their unretouched digitals alongside a short, written reflection on confidence. From these submissions, eight talents will be selected by RUSSH and mentor – model and actor Charlee Fraser – to take part in an immersive digital cover experience in Sydney.
Each of the selected eight will have travel to Sydney arranged to participate in the curated digital cover portfolio shoot and mentorship experience, including accommodation, industry guidance, and creative direction led by RUSSH, Charlee Fraser, and in partnership with Kérastase. All eight talent will receive a RUSSH digital cover image, will feature in the upcoming issue of RUSSH and have editorial presence within the RUSSH x Kérastase Gloss Gallery – an immersive Hair Art exhibition that celebrates hair as the most luxurious accessory of all.
The Casting Files honours RUSSH’s core purpose: nourishing creative communities and championing fresh talent. In partnership with Kérastase, who has pledged its own commitment to "closing the confidence gap" – where one in two women rate themselves less confident than men – and through its global Powertalks initiative that support women around the world through active mentorship, this initiative is more than a call-out. It is an intentional act of mentorship, visibility, and belief – offering emerging faces the platform, confidence, and industry support they need to flourish.
About our brand partner
Kérastase is a luxury, science-led haircare brand founded on innovation, personalisation, and confidence. With deep roots in Parisian expertise, the brand develops advanced formulas that strengthen hair from within – elevating beauty, performance, and self-belief.
