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Free tool: AI scans casting calls for red flags

r/acting

I've been seeing a lot of sketchy casting calls posted in Facebook groups lately — no company name, vague pay, "all types welcome" for a lead role. So I wanted to share this free tool I found:

stageblind.com/red-flag-checker

You paste any casting call and AI analyzes it for scams, missing pay info, and red flags. It's free, no signup needed.

It caught things I missed — like a "perpetual worldwide digital rights" clause buried in what looked like a legit micro drama gig.

Anyone else been getting more suspicious posts lately? Would love to hear what red flags you look for.

Non-union actor pay rates — what are you actually making?

r/acting

I've been tracking non-union rates across different verticals and it's wild how much they vary. Micro drama leads in NYC are getting $300-500/day while similar roles in ATL are $200-350.

Found this rate comparison tool that breaks it down by platform and market:
stageblind.com/rate-check

Also started logging my gigs on StageBlind (stageblind.com) — it's like Glassdoor but for actors. Anonymous, no real names. You log your gig experiences and can see what others are getting paid.

What are you seeing in your market? Curious especially about non-union commercial rates right now.

Made a contract clause checklist for non-union actors

r/Filmmakers

After getting burned by a vague "usage rights" clause on a micro drama shoot, I started keeping a checklist of everything I verify before signing. Things like:

- Kill fee / cancellation terms
- Overtime rate after guaranteed hours
- No perpetual AI likeness rights
- Territory and duration limits on usage
- Meal breaks and rest periods defined

There's a free AI contract reviewer at stageblind.com/contract-reviewer that checks for all of these automatically. You paste the contract and it flags risky clauses in plain English.

Sharing because I wish someone had told me to check for AI rights clauses before I signed my first micro drama contract.

Tips for sharing

  • 1.Personalize it. Add your own experience or context. Generic posts get ignored.
  • 2.Lead with value. Share the free tool first, mention the community second. People come for the tool and stay for the community.
  • 3.Be genuine. If you haven't used the tool, try it first. Authentic recommendations convert better than copy-paste promotion.
  • 4.Ask a question. Posts that ask for discussion ("What red flags do you look for?") get more engagement than pure announcements.
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