PROJECT CREATORS: How can I contact talent?

This article explains how Project Creators on Casting Networks can communicate directly with talent who have submitted to their projects. We’ll cover how to send text-based Question Requests and file-based Media Requests.

You can easily reach out to talent to ask about availability, request self-tapes, or ask for additional photos. Follow these steps to start a request:

1. Go to the Overview page to review your submissions.

2. Select the talent you want to contact. Click the selection tags (1-6, CB) under their photo to mark them as selected.

   

3. Click Requests at the top of the page.

   

4. Click New Request.

5. Choose either a Question Request or a Media Request and fill out the information detailed in the sections below.

6. Click Send Request when finished.

Use a Question Request for text-based inquiries, such as asking for availability, contact info, or sizes.

• Request Name: Enter a name for your organizational purposes. This will not be shown to talent.

• Question Request: Type your message for the talent here.

• Include Sides: If you attached sides when creating your roles, check this box to send them to talent along with the message.

• Add Talent: Click the + Add Talent button and use the dropdown menus to select who to contact.

• Due By: Set a deadline. Note: This is a soft deadline. Talent can respond as long as the request is open.

Use a Media Request when you need files included, such as self-tapes, additional photos, or PDFs.

• Request Name: Enter a name for your organizational purposes. This will not be shown to talent.

• Media Request: Select the type of file you want to receive and enter your specific instructions in the text box.

• Request Settings: Check the box next to Allow Additional Media if you want to allow talent to upload multiple files (up to 10 files total).

• Include Sides: If you attached sides when creating your roles, check this box to send them to talent.

• Add Talent: Click the + Add Talent button and use the dropdown menus to select who to contact.

• Due By: Set a deadline. Note: This is a soft deadline. Talent can respond as long as the request is open.

Can I message talent before they apply to my project?
No, you can only contact talent who have already submitted to your project.

Where does the talent see my message?
Talent will see your message in their Casting Networks alerts inbox. They will also receive an email notification if they have that feature enabled.

Why can’t I see the talent’s email address?
Talent have a choice regarding whether or not to share their private contact information.

How do I see responses?
You can return to the media request to review responses, or you can review communication with talent directly on your Worksheet.

Will I get any notifications when talent respond?
No, you will need to check for responses manually.