CASTING DIRECTOR: How do I Add a New Series?

This article provides a short introduction for casting directors looking to get a new series started on Cast It Systems. It covers the initial setup, required information for quotes, and how to enable video capabilities.

• Adding a New Series

• Required Series Information

• Saving and Activation

To begin setting up a new series workspace, follow these initial steps:

1. Login to your Cast It Systems profile.

2. Click the blue Add New Series button.

Once you have clicked the button, a form will appear. You must fill out the following fields to proceed and to ensure a quote can be issued:

• Series Name: The name of the series.

• Season Number: The specific season you are working on.

• Studio: The studio attached to the project.

• Network: The network attached to the project.

• Billing Contact Name: Required for the quote process.

• Billing Contact Email Address: Required for the quote process.

After entering the required information, you have two options to save your work:

1. Save: Press the blue "Save" button to simply save the new series.

2. Save & Add User Access: Press this button to save the series and immediately begin granting other users access to it.

Note: The system will automatically create the episodes for you once the series is saved.

You should now see the new series populate on your page. You can toggle between viewing your projects and series separated or intermixed by clicking the View Series button.

Once your series is added, a representative from the Cast It Systems support team will reach out to you to issue or confirm a quote. Once you have approved the quote, your video capabilities will be turned on, and you will be ready to start casting.