This article is for Casting Directors who want to understand the meaning of each talent status on the platform. Knowing what each status signifies will help you better organize and manage talent throughout the entire casting process.
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Status Definitions
Unviewed
- This status indicates that you have not yet opened or looked at a talent's submission.
Viewed
- Once you open a talent's submission, and mark the submission page as "viewed" the talent will move from "Unviewed" to "Viewed." This helps you track which applications you have already reviewed.
Selected
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This status is a way to shortlist talent whose profiles you like. Marking talent as "Selected" (marking them as a 1-6, CB) can be a preliminary step before deciding whether to invite them for an audition or request more information.
*Talent on a Premium memberships can view this status
Under Consideration
- A talent is listed as “Under Consideration” once they have been selected and put into a request, schedule, audition media session, or presentation.
- Once a talent is "Under Consideration" they cannot be moved back to Selected, Viewed, or Unviewed status.
- "Under Consideration" is the highest status a talent can be marked as while still being able to be added into requests, schedules, sessions, or presentations.
*Talent on a Premium memberships can view this status
All statuses listed below are not visible to any talent or their representative. These are only for internal organizational purposes. Once a talent is marked with one of these statuses, you will no longer be able to add them to a new request or schedule. You can change their status back to "Under Consideration" at any time to add them into a request or schedule.
Pinned
- A "Pin" is an informal expression of strong interest, signifying that the talent is a top choice for the role. This usually indicates that you're essentially putting them on your shortlist.
- When you pin an actor, you are often asking them to notify you of any potential scheduling conflicts for the project dates. It is not a formal booking, and multiple actors may be pinned for the same role.
On Avail
- The status “On Avail” typically indicates that a talent, or their representative, has confirmed that they are available to work during the shoot dates of a project.
- This status can sometimes be given to the talent you intend to book, or to backup options you may have for a role. This is typically the first step towards booking someone. It's important to check their availability before you put the actor on hold or book them.
On Hold
- Placing an actor "On Hold" is a more formal step than a pin or avail check. It often means you have engaged the performer and are asking them to reserve the shoot dates in their calendar.
- This is typically used in the final stages when you've narrowed your choices down to two or three actors for a role, but are awaiting a final decision from producers or the studio.
- If a formally "held" performer is ultimately not used, a cancellation fee may be due depending on contractual agreements.
Backup
- This status is used for talent who are suitable for the role and are kept in reserve in case the primary choice becomes unavailable. A backup may be next in line to be booked if the first-choice talent falls through.
Booked
- Changing a talent’s status to “Booked” typically means they are your final choice for your role and have been officially hired for your production.
- While you can change a talent’s status to “Booked” from the worksheet.
Released
- This status means a talent is no longer being considered for a role. This can happen for many reasons, such as the role being cast, production needs changing, or a determination that the actor is not the right fit for the part.
- It is a common part of the casting process and formally communicates to the talent that they can pursue other opportunities without conflict.
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