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• Status Definitions

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

• 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.