The Right Actor.
Every Role.
Every Time.
Connecting casting directors and actors through intelligent AI matching — not inbox chaos. Built for film, TV, and the future of talent discovery.
Thousands of Submissions.
One Exhausted Casting Director.
The current casting process is broken. It's slow, biased toward the already-known, and punishing for everyone involved — especially the talent.
Cognitive Fatigue at Scale
Casting directors receive thousands of submissions for a single role. Manually reviewing each one leads to decision fatigue — and great talent gets buried under the volume.
Marginalized Talent
Unknown actors — even those who are a perfect fit — are routinely overlooked. Without industry connections or representation, exceptional talent never gets seen.
Fragmented Workflows
Casting teams juggle email chains, spreadsheets, and disconnected platforms. There's no intelligent layer to filter, rank, or surface the right candidates automatically.
“We're not missing great actors — we're missing the tools to find them. The inbox is a graveyard for talent that deserves to be seen.”
— Senior Casting Director, Major Studio Production
Shortlist generated in under 60 seconds
From 2,847 submissions → 12 high-caliber matches
AI That Reads
The Breakdown.
Finds The Match.
Our platform uses advanced AI to cross-reference actor profiles — IMDb credits, reels, audition tapes, and experience — against production breakdowns. The result: a precision shortlist that lets casting directors focus their energy on the best candidates.
Ingest Breakdown
AI reads the production breakdown from Breakdown Express, Spotlight, or direct upload.
Scan Actor Database
Cross-references thousands of actor profiles — IMDb credits, reels, audition tapes, and experience.
Score & Rank Matches
Proprietary AI scores each actor against the role requirements, weighting key attributes.
Deliver Shortlist
Casting directors receive a curated shortlist of high-caliber matches — ready for callbacks.
Everything Casting Needs.
Nothing It Doesn't.
A complete platform built for the realities of modern film and TV production.
Searchable Actor Profiles
Rich profiles with IMDb sync, embedded reels, audition tapes, credits, and physical attributes. Fully searchable and filterable.
AI Shortlisting Engine
Our proprietary AI cross-references every actor profile against production breakdowns to surface the highest-caliber matches — automatically.
Audition Listings & Breakdowns
Synced in real-time with Breakdown Express, Spotlight, and Actors Access. One unified feed for all active productions.
Secure Messaging
Encrypted, role-specific messaging threads between casting directors, agents, managers, and talent. No more lost emails.
Callback Management
Streamlined callback and recall scheduling with automated reminders, availability checks, and session notes — all in one dashboard.
Submission Analytics
Deep insights into submission patterns, match scores, and casting outcomes. Understand what works and optimize your process.
Seamless Industry Integrations
Plug directly into the tools casting already uses — no workflow disruption.
Built for Both Sides
of the Camera.
CastIQ solves the same broken system from two angles — giving talent a real shot and giving casting directors their time back.
For Talent
Actors & Performers
“Stop being overlooked. Your talent deserves to be seen — by the right people, for the right roles, at the right time.”
Get Seen by the Right People
Your profile is actively matched against live breakdowns — not buried in a pile of thousands of submissions.
Rich, Verified Profile
Sync your IMDb credits, upload reels and audition tapes, and showcase your full range in one polished profile.
AI Match Score
Know how well you fit a role before you submit. Our AI scores your profile against the breakdown so you apply with confidence.
Real-Time Audition Alerts
Get notified the moment a role that matches your profile goes live — across Breakdown Express, Spotlight, and Actors Access.
Direct Casting Communication
Secure, encrypted messaging with casting directors and their teams. No more waiting on agents to relay information.
Submission Transparency
Track every submission in real time. Know when your tape was viewed, shortlisted, or passed — no more silence.
Free during beta · No credit card required
For Casting
Casting Directors
“Stop drowning in submissions. Let AI do the heavy lifting so you can focus your energy on the talent that truly fits.”
AI-Powered Shortlisting
From thousands of submissions to a curated shortlist of top matches in under 60 seconds. Eliminate cognitive fatigue instantly.
Surface Hidden Talent
Our AI finds the perfect fit regardless of representation tier — so exceptional talent never slips through the cracks.
Breakdown Express & Spotlight Sync
Ingest breakdowns directly from the platforms you already use. No copy-paste, no manual entry — fully automated.
Callback & Recall Management
Schedule callbacks, send automated reminders, and manage session notes all in one streamlined dashboard.
Secure, Role-Based Messaging
Communicate with agents, managers, and talent through encrypted threads — organized by production and role.
Casting Analytics
Deep insights into submission patterns, match accuracy, and casting outcomes to continuously improve your process.
Invite-only beta · Priority access for early sign-ups
Cross-Reference. Rank.
Shortlist.
Our AI doesn't just search — it understands. It reads the nuance of a breakdown and matches it against the full depth of an actor's profile to surface talent that truly fits.
AI Match Scoring Factors
Live DemoAGE: 35–45, any ethnicity
TYPE: Weathered, intelligent, morally complex
SKILLS: Stage combat, American accent, improv
CREDITS: Drama series preferred, film experience a plus
AI-Generated Shortlist
Top 3 of 12
Ready to Transform
How Casting Works?
Be among the first casting directors, agents, and actors to experience AI-powered talent discovery. Early access is limited.
Syncs with Breakdown Express · Spotlight · IMDb Pro · Actors Access