CASTING DIRECTOR: How do I upload and manage sides?

This article explains how Casting Directors can upload, manage, and view sides (scripts) for specific roles using the Embershot integration within Cast It Systems.

• Important Information About Embershot

• How to Upload Sides

• How to View or Change Sides

Sides on Cast It are provided by Embershot. Please note the following details regarding your account and files:

• Passwords: Your Embershot and Cast It passwords should be the same. If they are not, please use the "forgot password" feature on the Embershot login page to reset your password.

• Watermarks on Files: Sides downloaded from an Open Call page or Project URL are automatically watermarked with the recipient's email address. Casting Directors can adjust these watermarks directly in their Embershot account.

• Default Settings: You can adjust your default settings in Embershot to apply to future Cast It uploads.

• Support: Additional help can be found in Embershot's knowledge center.

1. Log in to your Cast It Systems profile.

2. Click into your project so you are viewing the list of roles.

3. On the right side of the page, select the three vertical dots that correspond with the role you want to upload sides for.
   

   

4. Hover over Sides & NDA and select the Upload Sides option from the menu.
   

   

5. Select the blue select file to upload button in the pop-up window.
   

   

6. Find and select the sides file from your computer. Note: These must be in PDF format.

7. Once uploaded, the pop-up will state "Upload complete!"
   

   

You have now successfully added sides to that particular role. You can repeat this process for any other roles in the project.

Sides can be updated or removed at any time during the casting process.

1. Select the three dots that correspond with the role you want to view sides for.

2. Select the Sides option, and then choose View Sides or Change Sides.