After several years in beta testing mode, the new casting app Castability officially launched earlier this month. Founded by Jay Boyer and led by director of casting Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA, the app has actors film original scenes on their phone and then receive feedback from professional casting directors.
\n\nBoyer began working on the app a decade ago and started offering early access in November 2020 (with paid access starting the following year). But the app remained in beta for several years as Boyer and Lenker Doyle expanded its service.
\n\nCastability, which is available on both iPhone and Android, gives users new scenes every week, with their performances then reviewed by real casting professionals. Every submitted performance is evaluated by three key metrics: “technique,” “believability” and “creativity.” Actors receive scores, as well as told what worked, what needs improvement and more. Rankings and highlights of top-performing actors are also being considered.
\n\n“Actors are constantly being evaluated, but they’re rarely given the information they need to grow,” said Boyer in a statement. “We built Castability to give actors something tangible: honest feedback from people who understand the craft, greater visibility into their performances and the ability to see their progress. It’s…
Original source: https://variety.com/v/tv/