The business of acting is ripe for disruption. Logistically the whole process of auditioning and casting actors is a nightmare on both sides. Casting directors don’t necessarily have direct access to talent pools, and if they post call-outs online, they find themselves inundated with irrelevant applications. Actors have no choice but to pay agents and/or casting websites for inefficient and low-return services.
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