Overview

At the Casting Workbook, we take the business of acting very seriously. Even though the Workbook is one of the most extensive talent databases in the world with over 50,000 members, it is far more than just a database. Casting Workbook is also a digital pitching, marketing and courier service for actor portfolios as well as the busiest online booking service in the world where it counts most… the number of roles cast electronically.

Your local union database is valuable, however, it contains only members of that association. The Casting Workbook includes members of ACTRA, SAG, UBCP, UDA AFTRA, AEA, CAEA, MEAA, etc. This means complete roster representation for agents and, therefore, one stop shopping for casting professionals.

With over 50,000 members, the Casting Workbook hosts up to 500 film, television, commercial and print breakdowns, 70 000 agent submissions, resulting in over 2000 roles being cast in major film, TV, commercial and theatrical productions each month.

Every 20 seconds, a Casting Workbook member logs in to their private website, resulting in a total of over 6 million website hits per month.

Who's Looking At You?

There are over 2000 member casting professionals including casting directors, producers and photographers on the Casting Workbook from 3 countries.

View our partial list of Casting Directors.

View a partial list of Talent Agents.

Productions

There are approximately 2100 roles cast for feature film, television, commercial and print productions each month through Casting Workbook.

View our partial list of projects cast using Casting Workbook.

Extra's Workbook

From your private Workbook you can log in to review your materials, update your personal information including measurements, special skills, wardrobe, pets, cars, post messages and much more.

Your Portfolio contains:

1. Your thumbnail photos for quick searches, your headshots (approx 3 x 5) with contact details and specs and your jumbo photos, (approx 8 x10). You can provide us with additional photos (up to 16 per portfolio) and casting professionals can view your range of photos from here. Only one photo comes up in initial searches and you or your agent can control the "default" photo from the Edit menu at any time.

2. The Wardrobe section lists wardrobe that you are capable of wearing to set. The more wardrobe that you are able to contribute, the more likely that you will work.

3. The Pet section includes most major dog breeds and sizes as well as cat breeds. It also includes exotics and farm animals suitable for bringing to set.

4. Cars go from pre 1960s up to 2003. You will also indicate, color, Make, model and condition.

5. Special Skills are also a part of your profile and can be searched by your agent when seeking project candidates. Special skills also has a "gear" section that may be necessary for the part. For example, your special skill is Scuba Diving and you can also indicate that you have the Scuba Gear.

Agent Messaging

Send messages to agents for possible representation or if you are already represented, to one or more of your agents. Open your multiple recipient lists to see whether your message has been read.

SMS Technology

As more and more Extras move to digital cell phones, pagers and PDA's, the opportunity for your agent to instantly broadcast their entire roster with audition and booking notices becomes a reality. You can currently log into the Casting Workbook with your wireless PDA or digital cell phone.

ePitch - (Patent Pending)

ePitch is a fast, effective and secure way for you or your agent to move your electronic portfolio worldwide to casting professionals on or off the Casting Workbook. It is simple and does not require plug-ins or proprietary software other than a standard web browser. Your Casting Workbook thumbnail photo is embedded into a letter format and linked to your entire portfolio including your resume, photos, audio and video reel where provided.

The old tedious and expensive methods have been eliminated. There is no duplication of photos or letterhead. There are no manila envelopes or stamps and best of all, you know when your package has arrived and whether it has been opened.