An international background casting ecosystem built on global industry-leading technology & row-level security. Connecting casting agents, universities, film schools, and production companies with talent across 35+ countries. Actors find work directly — no agent required — while agencies and universities use the software to run their own operations.
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Connecting casting agents, universities, and production companies with top talent across 30 countries.
Protecting sensitive audition and personal data at the database layer with industry-leading infrastructure.
Built on advanced web frameworks to streamline global workflows for TV, film, and commercials.
Built exclusively for background actors, extras & supporting artists. 2FA-protected accounts, verified productions, and work available across 30 countries — free to join and use, with commission only on paid booked work.
Register, build your profile, search castings, and apply for work without paying a penny — no subscription, no upfront fees, ever. We only earn when you do. Student and no-budget work is always 0% commission. Indie productions under £1m budget are free. On major studio productions, the platform takes 5–10% and your agency takes 10–15% — but combined, never more than 20% of your day rate.
Instant notifications for new roles, availability checks, and booking updates — via webapp, email, or SMS.
Track upcoming shoots, confirm availability, and manage your calendar in one secure place.
Reply to messages, confirm availability, and check in on set — all within the webapp.
Secure payments transferred from the webapp directly to your bank account. Stripe-verified productions only.
Available in 30 countries with multilingual support. Build on-set experience wherever you are.
One platform for every tier — major studios, independent productions, and university film departments. Enterprise-grade data protection, 2FA, and Stripe ID verification keep your client and booking data secure.
Search and filter thousands of background artists across 30 countries in seconds. Tier-based filtering matches the right talent to the right production.
Send instant availability requests and get real-time responses. No more spreadsheets or WhatsApp groups.
Manage every detail — date, time, and location — all from one secure dashboard.
Artists check in on set in real time, with instant notifications sent directly to the Assistant Director.
Email, notify, or SMS your artists in just three clicks — right from the webapp.
Handle payments directly through the webapp with Stripe-verified security. Client data protected at every step.
The same enterprise-grade casting platform — available free for film schools, student productions, and independent filmmakers. No budget? No problem.
Give your students access to the same professional casting tools used by major productions — at no cost to your department.
Post castings, search talent, and manage bookings for student films, shorts, and micro-budget productions.
Our opt-in system lets actors choose which production tiers they accept — major, indie, or student. You only see talent who want to work with you.
Row-level security and 2FA protect student data. Every account is verified, every booking is traceable.
Available in 35+ countries with multilingual support. Connect with local talent wherever your production is based.
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