We know you’re always looking for the best talent options, easier decision-making tools, more efficient workflows. The Backstage platform is built to make you more productive and successful—because we are as invested in getting it right as you are.
Our tools are designed to help you find the right people and the right people to find you. Simple, right? It really can be.
Reach the deepest, most trusted talent network
Built on a legacy of more than 60 years of industry knowledge and over 500k ready actors and performers, Backstage offers access to the largest network of the most diverse, experienced, and professional talent.
Discover your next favorite by:
- Quickly and easily posting a detailed casting call to bring the talent you’re really looking for to you
- Searching the in-depth profiles in our vast talent database to find the right fit and invite them to apply
We have designed Backstage to be your one-stop talent shop, so we also have the pre-production, on-site, post-production, and other support you need to fully staff your project.
We are your network for all your talent needs, all in one place.
Review talent easily
Robust talent profiles showcase work experience, credentials, relevant attributes, images, video and audio reels, and more. Filter by specialty, skills, location, union status, payment requirements, and other key requirements to narrow your focus and target high-potential talent.
Simply post a job to begin receiving applications from the largest talent pool in the world within minutes. Platform tools like our Application Manager make organizing and reviewing submissions easy. Consider and sort candidates by project or role, tag and save, and create and share shortlists with your team.
Get to final decisions faster with virtual auditions
Backstage’s Virtual Auditioning Tool enables casting professionals and content creators to easily and reliably schedule and host remote auditions. Virtual auditions broaden opportunities for you and your talent, enabling you to connect to candidates in remote locations you might otherwise overlook.
Our Virtual Auditioning Tools means tapping into more talent for less cost, faster, and with better outcomes.
Boost efficiency with teamwork tools
Flexible workflows mirror how your team works, increasing the efficiency of managing submissions, finding and reviewing profiles, evaluating assets and auditions, coordinating schedules, and more.
Additional collaboration tools further organize your team with features that let you create and share candidate shortlists, feedback, notes, and other crucial casting intel.
Communicate securely and privately
Our powerful messaging system allows you to communicate directly with your applicants, while keeping your personal contact information private. Easily send and receive messages, media assets, and notifications, all in one place. Talent profiles also allow for inclusion of contact information if you prefer to contact candidates directly.
Pay talent with ease
Receive invoices and schedule payments through our simple interface and skip the 1099s. Pay talent directly and securely through the platform or the provider that best suits your workflow. Everything you and your accounting team need is in one convenient location. We help with tax reporting, too.
Issuing payment through Backstage is entirely optional and was introduced as a convenient way to improve payment transparency and accountability for everyone in our creative community.
Ready to find out what leading casting professionals already know? Get started with Backstage today.
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