Changing the Game for Casting Film & TV

By Michael Silbergleid

The following press release was issued by Casting Workbook:

Casting Workbook is pleased to announce Smart Script, a new software tool that uses proprietary script analysis technology to analyze Final Draft PDF scripts and generate: role lists, line and scene counts, and produce breakdowns and sides, all in a matter of seconds.

“Imagine a complex process that took several hours of reading and analysis that you’ve either done your whole career or sent out for a 24 hour turnaround , being accomplished at the push of a button,” says Susan Fox, Casting Workbook’s President. “We’ve had the privilege of creating innovative software for casting professionals for over 15 years.  We love it when we’re able to save our members time and provide additional opportunity.  Our corporate goal is to have every member walk away from us with a ‘Wow’ experience.”

Currently Smart Script is in BETA and available by invite only. Casting Directors and Agents who are interested in gaining early access can go to www.castingworkbook.com/smartscript.asp .

About Casting Workbook

Casting Workbook is one of the most respected entertainment breakdown services in the world. Tens of thousands of actors use Casting Workbook and over 195,000 roles have been cast for a variety of film, television and commercial projects.

Casting Workbook’s professional service is used in every step of the casting process. Actors subscribe to and maintain online portfolios. Casting Directors create and post breakdowns, schedule and upload audition sessions, while agents organize, manage and submit talent for auditions. Meanwhile, an entire network of producers, directors, studio execs, and other industry professionals are able to quickly and securely distribute valuable information regarding projects and actors who are being considered for roles.