Slatecast

SlateCast.com is a social networking site founded in March 2006 and launched in November 2006. It is an online service designed to connect filmmakers with local talent. It is neither a casting nor a talent agency but rather an information technology company developed with the sole purpose to facilitate the information flow between the film industry professionals.

Overview
SlateCast.com is a privately funded, membership-based community. Although the service is provided free of charge, the site requires basic online registration. Account types include: Talent Account, Filmmaker Account, Crew Member Account and Friend of SlateCast.com Account. Accounts required to post, edit and maintain project and profile specific information.

Talent Account
Talent profile includes talent name (stage or real), ethnicity, height and weight, agent representation information, if available. Profile allows for optional head shot and a demo video reel. Talent members also have an option to list their relevant professional experience and special skills. Accounts of minors require guardian information.

Personal information, such as actor's address, email or phone number are not available online. Communication among members is possible via Private Messaging System. Talent profiles are listed in Talent Directory by default and can be hidden via opt-out option in account preferences.

Filmmaker Account
* Owners of Filmmaker accounts can post project details and add to it crew, extras and casting calls. All calls are specific to a particular geographic location. Posted casting calls are visible and available to talent in that location. Filmmaker accounts are commonly used by independent producers, casting directors, student filmmakers, advertising agencies and talent agents.

Filmmakers have an option to review Talent submissions to a particular role, and select only profiles that best meet project requirements.

Main Menu

See Also

Main Menu