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Direct marketplace for talent and producers

From a corner coffee shop
to a film set

UpStage connects non-union actors, creators, and performers directly with anyone who needs creative talent — from a corner coffee shop to a government ministry — no agents, no gatekeepers, no noise. Just work.

$19 /month subscription
7 days free trial
0 agents between you and work
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Who Uses UpStage?

Any business that needs
creative talent — fast.

Local & Independent

Coffee shops, boutiques, indie labels, newly established retail — the neighbourhood businesses building culture from the ground up. From launch day shoots to Sunday market promos — talent that fits your budget.

Corporate

Running marketing campaigns, brand activations, product launches, content pipelines — all year round.

Government

Ministries & public agencies sourcing marquee communications talent for campaigns, outreach, and public-facing events.

Startups & Indie Brands

Fast-moving teams who need talent now, not in three weeks — from launch day shoots to viral TikTok creatives.

Film & Productions

Indie filmmakers, short film projects, movie productions, stage & theater — the productions that need talent without the agency overhead.

Music & Albums

Independent artists, indie producers, music labels needing visuals and performance talent for releases, tours, and artist development.

Three roles, one platform

Talent.
Producers.

Talent

Non-union actors, creators, performers — post your profile and get discovered by anyone hiring.

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Buyer

Brands, agencies, indie productions — post a brief and pick the right people.

Browse Talent →

Producer

Run a project end-to-end — sourcing talent, booking, scheduling, and signing LOAs on behalf of a client.

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How it works

From profile to
first booking.

Talent gets booked. Producers post projects. Producers run booking end-to-end.

01

Build your presence

Upload your intro video, demo reel, and social links. Producers see what you can do — not just what your agent allows them to see.

  • Intro video
  • Demo reel
  • Instagram handle
  • Language
02

Post or browse briefs

Producers post briefs. Producers run project logistics end-to-end — sourcing talent, scheduling, and signing LOAs on behalf of clients — so you can hire a Producer instead of doing it yourself.

  • Theatre & stage
  • Brand campaigns
  • Short films
  • Transnational
  • Producer-led
03

Connect directly

Chat in-app. When both sides want to meet, our AI prompts a Letter of Intent — a Producer can sign on behalf of a client. Both parties are protected before the first call.

  • In-app DMs
  • LOA signing
  • Meeting scheduler
  • Reminders
04

Work across borders

AI matching across 10 languages. Book work in Singapore, Mumbai, or Seoul — all from one platform. No visa headaches.

  • Multi-language
  • Global scope
  • Daily reminders
  • Pro matching

Privacy for project owners

Your casting brief stays
private until you say so.

Other platforms make your project public by default. UpStage puts you in control — who sees your brief, what they see, and when it goes away.

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Invite-only projects

Only talent you contact can view the full brief. Your project isn't searchable, browseable, or discoverable by anyone who hasn't been invited.

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Budget & contact info hidden until you choose to share

Talent sees your roles and requirements — not your budget range or personal contact details. You share what you want, when you want.

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Delete your casting brief and DMs once the project closes

Your data doesn't sit on a server forever. Delete the brief, clear your inbox, and walk away clean.

Platform features

Built for both sides
of the table.

AI-Powered Matching

Pro Producers get a curated top-10 of talent each week. The AI matches profile skills, roles, and context — not just keyword tags.

$50 / week Pro tier

LOA Workflow

Before any meet-and-greet, both Producer and talent sign a Letter of Intent — auto-generated, emailed, legally structured. No more dropped calls with no skin in the game.

$50 from each party

Smart DM Automation

Chat in-app with any talent or Producer. When both sides are ready to move forward, send a Letter of Intent with one click — protecting both parties before the first call.

Click-to-send LOI

Multilingual Matching

AI matching works across 10 languages. A producer in Singapore can find and connect with talent in Lagos, Seoul, or São Paulo — the AI matches on meaning, not just keywords.

10 languages

Automated Reminders

Once a meeting is scheduled, daily reminders go out to both parties. No ghosting, no missed calls, no wasted time on either side.

Email reminders

Promoter Rewards

Create and promote UpStage in your community — earn 70% off 6 months of subscription and in-app purchases. The more creators spread the word, the faster the flywheel turns.

70% off · 6 months
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Pricing

Simple, transparent,
no surprises.

Core
$19 /month

Everything you need to start booking work.

  • Full talent profile with intro video & reels
  • Browse Producer briefs
  • Post your own availability
  • Direct in-app messaging
  • LOA workflow (Producer-initiated)
  • AI matching across 10 languages
  • Email meeting reminders
  • 7-day free trial
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Add-on

LOA Add-on — $100/month

Serious Deals Need Formal Terms

Everything in your plan, plus the power to lock in deals with a proper Letter of Agreement.

For professionals ready to move from "let's work together" to a signed commitment. The LOA Add-on gives you:

  • Generate and send professional Letters of Agreement instantly
  • E-signature ready — both parties sign digitally, no printing needed
  • Full deal documentation stored in your account
  • Multi-party support (agents, managers, co-production partners)
  • Legal template library tailored for talent deals
  • Priority deal support from the UpStage team

You're already investing in your career. Protect it with a document that means something.

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How UpStage works

From brief to booking,
in three steps.

01

Post your brief or browse the marketplace.

Tell us what you need, in your own words — or scroll a marketplace of actors, creators, and performers ready to work.

02

Match and chat directly with talent — no agent middleman.

Message each other in-app. Negotiate terms, ask questions, and align on the work without a third party taking a cut.

03

Sign the LOA, schedule, and pay fairly with everything in one place.

Lock in scope, dates, and usage rights with a clear Letter of Agreement — then meet, deliver, and get discovered and booked through AI-matched opportunities.

The industry doesn't lack talent. It lacks access. UpStage was built to give every non-union actor, every micro-creator, every underrated performer a direct path to the people who are actually looking for them — without paying a toll to get in the door.

— Rachel Loh, Founder
Philosophy

No gatekeepers. No geography. No glass ceiling for non-union talent.

Approach

Direct relationships over agency middlemen. Signal over noise.

Vision

A world where the best talent gets found — not the best-connected.

Your next role
is one conversation away.

Whether you're booking talent or looking for work — the middleman is optional.

Talent

Actors, creators, performers — get discovered by producers and brands worldwide.

Join as Talent →

Browse Talent

Find actors and creators for your next project — no agent, no waiting.

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