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Guides for every part of Castimony — Cast Members, Production Members, accounts and safety. Type below to search.

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CAST · GETTING STARTED

1. Join as a Cast Member (actor signup)

Go to Join Free / Signup and choose Sign up.
Enter your full name (as per ID), email, password (min 8), date of birth, address and mobile.
Accept the Terms, Privacy Policy and truth declaration, solve the captcha, and submit.
Enter the 6-digit mobile OTP for the mobile number you gave (during testing the code is shown on screen; later it will arrive by SMS) to create the account. Your mobile is verified at signup.
You land in Setup (6 steps) — complete every step honestly with your own original data.

Under 18? A parent or legal guardian creates and operates the account and stays responsible for everything.

CAST · PROFILE

2. Reach a 100% profile

Finish all 6 setup steps (personal, address, body & presence, craft, experience, declaration).
On your Profile page add your display photo, bio, languages, skills, experience and interests.
Verify your mobile number from the profile page.
Watch the sidebar checklist and profile ring — it shows exactly what is missing.

Only 100%-complete profiles rank at the top of production searches and appear on the Find Work board correctly. Your exact address is never shown to others — only city/state.

CAST · FIND WORK

3. Browse casting calls & apply (Find Work)

Log in as a Cast Member and open Find Work.
Filter by keyword, location, project type (Feature Film, Web Series, TV, Theatre, Ad…), artist type, age group and language.
Open Details to read the full description and requirements.
Tap Apply →. Applied jobs show ✓ Applied so you never double-apply.
The production team sees your name, age category, district, state and photo, and may hire you directly.

Production accounts see a dashboard prompt instead — Find Work is the actors' board.

CAST · AUDITIONS

4. Hires & what happens next

When a production team hires you, you are notified and can message each other straight away. After the work is done they mark it complete.
Research the house, tell family where you are going, bring a companion, and meet only in professional venues.
Carry ID copies; never hand over originals, bank details or OTPs.
Never pay for a role and never shoot intimate or explicit content for a "test". See Safety Tips.

CAST · MANAGE

5. Edit, update or delete your profile

Edit: open Profile while logged in — update bio, skills, languages, experience and photos inline. Mobile number, verification details and password live under ☰ → My Account.
Mobile/email: re-verify after any change so only you control the account.
Password: use Reset from the login page if you forget it.
Delete: write to [email protected] from your registered email. Profiles hide immediately; backups may retain copies up to 180 days for legal and safety reasons.

PRODUCTION · GETTING STARTED

1. Join as a Production Member

Go to Join as Production Member / Casting Signup and register as Director, Producer or Student Director. (Production House joining opens later.)
Choose Director, Producer or Student Director and verify with a mobile OTP on your contact mobile (during testing the code is shown on screen; later it will arrive by SMS), then share your personal details, contact numbers, address and casting purpose. (Production House joining opens later — currently under future development.)
Sign the self-declaration that details are genuine and you are authorised to represent the house.
Complete the short 2-step orientation on fair, in-person verification.
Wait for manual admin approval (up to 30 days). Genuine applications with complete documents clear fastest.

PRODUCTION · APPROVAL

2. Approval & your 16-digit security key

After approval the admin issues your personal 16-digit security key. Enter it on the Locked page to unlock the Dashboard.
The key and approval only unlock access — they do not certify you. Final trust is built in person with artists.
One account per person or entity, non-transferable. Never share the key or OTPs. Log out on shared devices.
Still locked? Check you are logging in with the approved email, then contact [email protected].

PRODUCTION · DISCOVER

3. Discover actors, favourites & project lists

Open the Dashboard → Discover. Only 100%-complete actor profiles rank at the top.
Filter by city, language, age group (Kid / Teenage / Young / Middle Age / Senior Cast) and skill.
Tap ♡ Favourite to save standout talent; create named project lists (e.g. "Web Series — Lead") and save actors into them.
Filter favourites by list, reopen lists anytime, and remove or reorganise as the brief evolves.
Hire an actor from a profile, list or job applicant. Contact details unlock after you hire them, and you can message each other.

PRODUCTION · JOBS

4. Post a casting call & review applicants

In the Dashboard, create a job: title, project type, location, artist types, age groups, languages, description and requirements.
Publish with status Open — it appears on the actors' Find Work board.
Review applications (name, age category, city, photo) as they arrive; shortlist and hire directly.
Close the job when casting is complete. Post only genuine requirements — false postings lead to permanent removal.

PRODUCTION · SAFETY

5. Your safety duties

Verify every artist's identity in person before shoots, payments or travel.
Use artist contact data only for the stated casting purpose. Never copy or redistribute photos outside the platform.
Hold auditions in professional venues with staff present. Never request private photos or videos.
Nudity and pornography mean instant permanent ban plus legal action. Report abuse to [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Castimony really free for actors?

Yes — profile creation, showreel hosting, discovery and direct hires cost nothing, forever. Never pay anyone who promises roles in our name; report them.

Is there a fee for production members?

Joining and the approval process are free. Paid plans for premium casting tools will be announced in advance if ever introduced.

How do I reach a 100% profile?

Complete all six setup steps, then add your photo, bio, skills and verify your mobile number on your Profile page. The sidebar checklist shows exactly what is missing.

Who sees my actor profile?

Only logged-in, approved Production Members can browse complete profiles. Your exact address, passwords, OTPs and codes are never shown to other members.

I am under 18. Can I join?

Yes, through your parent or legal guardian, who creates the account, verifies details, accompanies you everywhere, and stays responsible for every interaction.

How do I start casting as a production team?

Register as Director, Production House or Student Director with a mobile OTP on your contact number, share your details, finish the 2-step orientation, and wait for manual approval (up to 30 days). Approved members are unlocked instantly.

My production dashboard is locked. What now?

The Locked page means your application is still under admin review (up to 30 days) or was blocked. Make sure you log in with the registered email. If it still fails, write to [email protected] from your registered email.

How do I apply for a casting call?

Log in as a Cast Member → Find Work → filter → Details → Apply. Applied jobs show ✓ Applied. The team reviews and may hire you directly.

Can production teams organise actors per project?

Yes — create unlimited named lists, save actors into them, filter favourites by list, and remove or reorganise anytime from the Dashboard.

I did not receive my mobile OTP. What should I do?

During testing the code is shown on your screen right after you tap Send — no SMS is sent yet. Confirm you typed a valid 10-digit mobile number starting with 6–9, then tap Resend for a fresh code. Codes expire in 10 minutes. If it still fails, write to [email protected].

I forgot my password. How do I reset it?

Go to Signup → Log in → Reset, enter your email, and follow the reset link. Use a strong unique password of at least 8 characters.

How do I verify or change my mobile number or password?

Open the ☰ menu in your profile header → My Account. There you can verify or change your mobile number with a one-time code, view your verification details, and change your password via an email verification link. Keep the number current — teams and verification depend on it.

Which languages, cities and age groups are covered?

Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi and more — Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and beyond; Kid Cast to Senior Cast.

Are actors / productions verified?

Accounts are email-verified and productions are manually approved, with completion scores on profiles. Both sides must still verify ID documents in person before shoots — that final check is always the members' responsibility.

Someone asked me for money for a role. What do I do?

Do not pay. Stop, keep evidence, block/report the profile or job, and email [email protected] immediately. Genuine members never demand money for roles.

Someone asked for bold / nude photos or videos. What do I do?

Refuse, block, report, and email [email protected] with evidence. Such requests mean immediate permanent ban and possible reporting to law enforcement.

How do I report harassment or fake profiles?

Use block/report on the profile or job, then email [email protected] from your registered email with links, dates and screenshots. For threats of harm, contact local police first.

How do I delete my account or data?

Write to [email protected] from your registered email. Profiles hide immediately; backups may retain copies up to 180 days for legal and safety purposes, including ban records.

Is Castimony hiring?

Not at the moment. See the Careers page — when roles open, they will be listed there.

How do I contact support?

The site is in testing phase — kindly reach us at [email protected]. Include your name, account type and details. See the Contact page.

Still stuck?

The site is currently in testing phase — kindly reach us at [email protected] from your registered email with details and screenshots.

Email Support → Safety Tips