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Oldfriends · 31/10/2024 17:35

thanks I will just keep trying - still not even loading the page and giving me a 404 error page at the moment 😭

Drivingoverlemons · 31/10/2024 17:18

OK, have just had more luck on my laptop, used Google photos to get the files on it.

Drivingoverlemons · 31/10/2024 17:00

I am just getting page not found now, having spent all last night trying to get just to the casting page. My son is just doing it for fun, but still. It's such a waste of my time, if they have taken the page down already they should just say.

AtomicBlondeRose · 31/10/2024 16:53

I just persisted today and did manage to do it. It cost me $5 though which is a bit weird. I had to refresh, reload etc about a million times over three hours but it went through in the end.

Oldfriends · 31/10/2024 16:44

i keep getting a 404 page when i try to go to the site! anyone else? This is the right web address isnt it? https://app.castittalent.com/hpcasting

mrspriadko · 31/10/2024 16:36

IwillhaveaBook · 31/10/2024 14:26

Has anyone managed to submit the 2 audition videos today without paying? I’ve been trying since yesterday and get so far and then it kicks me out or asks for payment 🤦‍♀️
My DD is desperate to submit it and I fear it’s going to be the biggest learning lesson for her to not leave things to the last minute!

Have you managed to do this?
I have been trying for last 9 hours 😭

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afrikat · 31/10/2024 15:32

AllTheChaos · 31/10/2024 15:18

Out of interest, how did people whose children are with an agency go about finding one that is legit / good? DD desperately wanted to get into acting, but she’s only 10 and I am clueless! What is involved with joining an agency? I’m guessing one’s child has to be talented, but are there fees etc too?

My daughter (8) recently got signed up with a legit agency. There are lots out there but you need to know who they are. If you're on FB there is a great group called Parents of child models and actors UK - PLEASE READ THE FEATURED POST.

The legit agencies don't charge anything to join (sometimes a small admin charge) and you don't need a professional portfolio to sign up- they usually need headshots taken at home under specific conditions and there is usually a self tape to submit - a monologue or something to show their acting

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AllTheChaos · 31/10/2024 15:18

Out of interest, how did people whose children are with an agency go about finding one that is legit / good? DD desperately wanted to get into acting, but she’s only 10 and I am clueless! What is involved with joining an agency? I’m guessing one’s child has to be talented, but are there fees etc too?

Seedseason · 31/10/2024 14:43

Realduchymarmalade · 17/09/2024 08:59

But why? It's a British book and Britian is something like 82% white isn't it? And back in the 80s when the stories were supposed to be set it must have been more like 92% white.

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I guess you didn't watch the recent TV adaptation of Enid Blyton's Famous Five

AtomicBlondeRose · 31/10/2024 14:31

I got to the point where it asked for $5 which I paid but then when I try to submit it says I need to be a Pro member? Which isn't right, I know - in fact I don’t think I needed to pay the $5 but that was a hit I was prepared to take. Anyway right now it’s just repeatedly kicking me out, not uploading or telling me to upgrade. Not sure what to do!

IwillhaveaBook · 31/10/2024 14:26

Has anyone managed to submit the 2 audition videos today without paying? I’ve been trying since yesterday and get so far and then it kicks me out or asks for payment 🤦‍♀️
My DD is desperate to submit it and I fear it’s going to be the biggest learning lesson for her to not leave things to the last minute!

idriveaVauxhallZafira · 31/10/2024 14:03

Oor · 31/10/2024 13:41

I’ve seen people have had issues with this today.

also heard there have been some recalls too @idriveaVauxhallZafira

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Thanks! I read somewhere too there have been recalls but not sure exactly what that means. Curious if it's simply like my daughter in that there was a self tape request or something more.

Oor · 31/10/2024 13:41

AtomicBlondeRose · 31/10/2024 13:24

I’m really struggling - it won’t let me submit video without being a Pro member? It says it’s the open call link but I feel like it’s the wrong one. So frustrating! Not something I’ve ever done before.

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I’ve seen people have had issues with this today.

also heard there have been some recalls too @idriveaVauxhallZafira

AtomicBlondeRose · 31/10/2024 13:24

idriveaVauxhallZafira · 31/10/2024 08:56

I read the site was having issues but people are submitting successfully still. People having better luck with laptop rather than phone. Also check file size and that the file name isn't too long. Good luck!

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I’m really struggling - it won’t let me submit video without being a Pro member? It says it’s the open call link but I feel like it’s the wrong one. So frustrating! Not something I’ve ever done before.

idriveaVauxhallZafira · 31/10/2024 09:06

Separately any word re callbacks? My daughter was submitted via her agency and we got a self tape request but nothing since. Wondering if anyone's got beyond that yet or if too early?

idriveaVauxhallZafira · 31/10/2024 08:56

sammylou606 · 30/10/2024 22:45

Did anyone manage to do this? the website crashes or says incorrect password even after a reset and it is unclear if you have to pay for a video submission/???

I read the site was having issues but people are submitting successfully still. People having better luck with laptop rather than phone. Also check file size and that the file name isn't too long. Good luck!

sammylou606 · 30/10/2024 22:45

Did anyone manage to do this? the website crashes or says incorrect password even after a reset and it is unclear if you have to pay for a video submission/???

KnickerlessFlannel · 10/10/2024 21:07

Does anyone with any experience know how and when they're likely to make contact with people that they're interested in - dd is quite interested in the 'behind the scenes' process of this so thought I would ask as I have no clue!

Oor · 06/10/2024 21:52

BlouseyBrownMalone · 06/10/2024 21:42

But why? It's a British book and Britian is something like 82% white isn't it? And back in the 80s when the stories were supposed to be set it must have been more like 92% white.

But it isn't set in 90's Britain is it? It's set in a fantasy world or witches and wizards.

Hasn't JK Rowling said that she didn't mention the colour of Hermione's skin in any of the books?

She doesn’t directly refer to it but mentions her being pale in a few scenes and having a white face in one book (as in white with shock I think). She’s also described as being brown after a holiday. I would imagine they’ll go for a diverse casting of the main trio and not choose 3 white actors

BlouseyBrownMalone · 06/10/2024 21:42

But why? It's a British book and Britian is something like 82% white isn't it? And back in the 80s when the stories were supposed to be set it must have been more like 92% white.

But it isn't set in 90's Britain is it? It's set in a fantasy world or witches and wizards.

Hasn't JK Rowling said that she didn't mention the colour of Hermione's skin in any of the books?

KnickerlessFlannel · 06/10/2024 21:36

I'm assuming they'll be several rounds- I wonder if they'll filter as they go, or wait til the closing date to start looking at them all and deciding.

Oor · 06/10/2024 21:34

we’ve not heard anything but I’m thinking when people do hear they’ll be bound by an NDA and so won’t say

sunflowerdaisyrose · 06/10/2024 20:48

@Shinytaps there is the open call (for which you did and submitted self tapes) and the children who are represented by agents who submitted them. Some of them were asked for self tapes, but something different to the open call self tape. So two different routes which I'm sure will converge at some point!

Self tapes are just the videos you tape yourself at home!

Shinytaps · 06/10/2024 19:47

Hi all, found this thread from googling. What is a self tape request? I’ve submitted my kid’s tapes on the Cast It site but not up on the lingo. He has no acting experience but looks the part and likes HP so seemed like a bit of fun!

idriveaVauxhallZafira · 04/10/2024 21:21

Anyone heard have any updates? DD got self tape request after being submitted thru agent but not heard anything.