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We are an Australian casting company for film, television and commercial productions. We have an extras division included in our agency and are looking to build a high end extras casting workflow. Extras casting involves sourcing and managing large numbers of background performers (extras) across multiple shoot days. We are seeking a developer or AI automation specialist to build a lean but highly capable AI-powered workflow system that integrates directly into our existing Google Workspace setup. This is Phase 1 (Enhanced) of a larger system. Key Goals: Embed AI agents into our current workflow Automate repetitive administrative tasks Structure incoming and outgoing information Introduce an intelligence layer to assist casting decisions Improve speed, consistency and scalability Important: We are not building a full dashboard or platform in this phase The system must remain lean, practical and cost-efficient It must be scalable for future expansion OBJECTIVE Build a system that: Reduces manual admin by 60–70% Eliminates inbox chaos Automates key workflows (breakdowns, submissions, bookings, call times) Assists with casting decisions using AI Prepares for future system expansion CURRENT WORKFLOW (CONTEXT) Our current process involves: Receiving production schedules (PDFs, emails, documents) Manually extracting extras requirements Building breakdowns in Google Sheets Sending casting briefs to talent agents via email Receiving submissions via email (often inconsistent formats) Manually reviewing and organising submissions Building lookbooks (presentation documents) manually Sending lookbooks to production for approval Lookbooks returned with selected talent via the director or producer Booking selected talent via agents Tracking confirmations manually Sending call times (final shoot details) manually Key Problems: Highly manual and repetitive Time-intensive Inbox becomes disorganised quickly Difficult to manage multiple productions simultaneously SCOPE OF WORK (PHASE 1) The system must integrate with: Google Workspace Gmail Google Sheets Google Drive Automation layer: Make (preferred) or equivalent OpenAI API LOOKBOOK REQUIREMENT Lookbooks are presentation documents sent to production showing selected talent. The system must: Use Google Slides where possible Alternatively, propose a better solution if higher-end output can be achieved Produce: Clean Minimal Premium-looking layouts Export to PDF Be consistent across all productions AI AGENTS TO BUILD CORE WORKFLOW AGENTS 1. Schedule Breakdown Agent Purpose: Automate extraction of extras requirements from schedules. Input: PDFs Emails Google Docs Output (into Google Sheets): Shoot day (e.g. SD1, SD2) Role name (e.g. “Beachgoers”, “Office Workers”) Quantity required Hours required Location Notes / special requirements Requirements: Must populate our existing Extras Breakdown template Must handle inconsistent formatting across schedules 2. Casting Brief Agent Purpose: Generate agent-facing emails requesting talent submissions. Outputs: Initial casting briefs Re-brief emails Follow-up emails Requirements: Professional, consistent tone Clearly structured information Editable before sending 3. Submission Intake Agent (High Priority) Purpose: Organise incoming submissions from agents. Input: Gmail threads Attachments (images, PDFs) Output (Google Sheets): Role Agent name Talent names Image links (where possible) Notes Requirements: Must handle messy, inconsistent email formats Must extract usable structured data 4. Lookbook Generator Agent (High Priority) Purpose: Automatically generate client-ready lookbooks. Input: Selected talent from Google Sheets Images from Drive or email Output: Google Slides document (or equivalent) Exportable PDF Requirements: Structured by: Production Shoot day Role Clean, minimal layout Consistent formatting 5. Booking Email Agent Purpose: Generate booking confirmation emails. Output: Emails grouped by agent Talent grouped per shoot day Requirements: Editable before sending Clear formatting 6. Confirmation Tracking Agent Purpose: Track agent responses to booking emails. Functionality: Read email replies Detect status: Confirmed Unavailable Waiting Output: Automatically update Google Sheets 7. Call Time Drafting Agent Purpose: Generate final shoot detail emails. Output: Email sent to agent All relevant talent CC’d Must include: Call time Location / unit base Parking details Wardrobe notes Hair & makeup notes Requirements: Must use our existing templates Must dynamically populate information 8. Daily Summary Agent (Optional) Purpose: Provide daily operational overview. Output: What is outstanding What is urgent What needs action INTELLIGENT CASTING AGENTS 9. Face / Talent Matching Agent Purpose: Assist with selecting the most suitable talent. Functionality: Analyse: Role description Age range Look requirements Rank submissions Output: Top picks Strong matches Less suitable 10. Submission Quality Agent Purpose: Evaluate incoming submissions. Functionality: Score relevance Flag weak batches Identify mismatches 11. Lookbook Balance Agent Purpose: Improve visual and casting balance. Functionality: Detect: Repetitive looks Lack of diversity Overly similar profiles 12. Replacement Strategy Agent Purpose: Manage booking gaps. Functionality: Detect shortages Suggest: Backup talent Re-brief strategy Backup Selection Requirement Backup talent must: Be stored separately Not mixed with primary selections In lookbooks: Appear at the end Be labelled clearly (e.g. “Backups”) Be visually distinct If promoted: Move into main section Removed from backup section 13. Continuity / Repeat Face Agent Purpose: Prevent casting the same person multiple times in a way that breaks realism. Explanation: “Continuity” means maintaining visual consistency across scenes Example: The same extra should not appear as two different people in the same scene Functionality: Track where talent has been used Flag repeat appearances 14. Role Complexity Agent Purpose: Identify difficult roles early. Functionality: Flag: High-volume roles Specific skill roles (e.g. swimmers) Hard-to-fill categories 15. Creative Memory Agent Purpose: Learn preferences over time. Tracks: Director preferences Producer notes Casting style TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Experience with Google Workspace integrations Experience with Make or similar Experience with OpenAI API Ability to build scalable workflows Experience parsing unstructured data DELIVERABLES Working automation workflows Structured Google Sheets system AI prompts configured and tested Integration with existing templates: Extras Breakdown Call Times Documentation BUDGET $400 - $500 AUD TIMELINE 1-2 weeks IDEAL CANDIDATE Strong automation and AI experience Practical, systems-focused Avoids over-engineering Able to deliver quickly FINAL NOTE We are building a high-performance casting workflow powered by AI agents. We are looking for someone who can: Understand a real-world workflow Build practical solutions Deliver immediate impact
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Hi, This is Elias from Miami. I checked your project description and understand you’re looking to build an AI-powered platform for casting in film, television, and commercials. This platform will likely need to streamline operations and enhance the casting process through automation and AI. I’ve worked on several similar platforms, focusing on automation and AI integration, so I’m familiar with the technical challenges involved. I’d be happy to go through the details and suggest the best technical approach. To get a better understanding, I have a few questions: Q1 – What specific features do you envision for the casting operations platform? Q2 – Are there any existing systems or tools you’d like this platform to integrate with? Q3 – What user roles do you plan to have, and how do you see them interacting with the platform? Looking forward to hearing from you.
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Dear Coastal Casting Team, I understand you need a lean, AI-powered extras workflow that fits into Google Workspace, reduces manual admin by 60-70%, and scales for future phases. My approach is to implement a small, robust automation layer that plugs into Gmail, Sheets, Drive, and Slides, using Make and OpenAI to extract data from schedules, organize submissions, generate client-ready lookbooks, and produce clear, actionable outputs. The goal is speed, consistency, and reliability without building a full dashboard, keeping costs practical. I will build core workflow agents to handle schedule breakdowns, briefs, submissions, lookbooks, bookings, and confirmations, all guided by standardized templates. Lookbooks will be produced in Google Slides with clean, premium layouts and exportable PDFs. Additionally, intelligent agents will rank talent and flag mismatches while ensuring backups stay separate and clearly labeled. The result is a scalable, low-friction system that dramatically reduces inbox chaos and manual data wrangling while preparing for future expansion. What is your expected cadence for daily summaries and lookbook updates across multi-project workloads, and do you have any preferred lookbook templates or brand guidelines to encode into the automation? Best regards,
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Build an Efficient AI-Powered Extras Casting Workflow ❇️ Hi My Friend, I hope you're doing well. I just checked all of your project requirements and I can see you are looking for an AI automation specialist to create an efficient extras casting workflow. You have no need to look any further as Zohaib is here to help you! My team has completed 50+ similar projects focused on automation and workflow enhancements. I will streamline your existing processes, using Google Workspace and AI tools to reduce manual tasks, improve organization, and prepare for future expansions. ➡️ Why Me? I can easily create your AI-powered workflow system as I have 5 years of experience in automation and system integration. My expertise includes Google Workspace integration, data management, and AI implementation. Not only this, I have a strong grip on OpenAI API and similar tools, ensuring a practical and efficient solution for your needs. ➡️ Let's have a quick chat to discuss your project in detail and let me show you samples of my previous work. Looking forward to discussing with you in chat. ➡️ Skills & Experience: ✅ Google Workspace Integration ✅ Automation Workflows ✅ OpenAI API ✅ Data Management ✅ Email Automation ✅ Google Sheets Management ✅ PDF Processing ✅ Lookbook Creation ✅ Script Development ✅ Project Management ✅ AI Implementation ✅ Workflow Optimization Waiting for your response! Best Regards, Zohaib Waiting for your Response!
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Hello, I'd love to help you build a lean AI-powered casting workflow that fits seamlessly into your existing Google Workspace setup. Your focus on efficiency, clarity and scalability aligns well with my practical approach to automation and structured AI-driven agents. I can design smart workflows for breakdown extraction, submissions, lookbook generation and booking processes while keeping everything clean, consistent and easy to use. The goal is to reduce admin load without over-engineering and set up a strong base for Phase 2. Thanks, Teo
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Hi there, I’ve carefully reviewed your Phase 1 scope and understand you need a lean, AI-powered casting workflow embedded into Google Workspace that reduces manual admin, structures inbox data, and supports casting decisions without overbuilding a full system. I’m confident I can deliver a practical and scalable solution within your timeline. My approach is to build a modular automation layer using Make and OpenAI, integrated with Gmail, Google Sheets, and Drive. I will structure the system around clean data tables for breakdowns, submissions, talent, and bookings so all agents operate consistently and remain easy to expand later. I will prioritise high-impact agents including schedule parsing from PDFs and emails into your breakdown template, structured intake of messy submission emails, automated lookbook generation in Google Slides with a clean and consistent format, and booking workflows with confirmation tracking directly from Gmail replies. AI support such as talent matching, submission scoring, and continuity checks will be implemented using efficient prompt-based logic to keep the system fast and cost-effective while still improving decision quality. Before starting, can you confirm whether your current templates are standardised across productions? I’m ready to start immediately. Warm Regards, Aneesa.
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✋ Hi There!!! ✋ The Goal of the project:- BUILD A LEAN AI-POWERED CASTING WORKFLOW SYSTEM THAT AUTOMATES ADMIN TASKS AND IMPROVES DECISION MAKING USING GOOGLE WORKSPACE AND AI AGENTS. I have carefully reviewed your full workflow, from schedule breakdown to booking and lookbook generation, and understand the need to reduce manual work while keeping the system scalable and practical within Google Workspace. I am confident I can deliver this efficiently as I have built similar AI automation systems with structured data extraction and workflow orchestration. 1. Build AI agents for schedule parsing, submission intake, and automated lookbook generation using OpenAI and Make 2. Integrate Gmail, Google Sheets, and Drive with clean structured data pipelines and automation workflows 3. Implement intelligent agents for talent matching, quality scoring, and workflow tracking I will also provide UI design, database management, testing, full source code delivery, and complete documentation for smooth handover. I have 9+ years experience as a full stack developer and have delivered AI workflow automation and document processing systems similar to casting and recruitment pipelines. Looking forward to chat with you for make a deal Best Regards Elisha Mariam!
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Hello Coastal Casting Team, I’m Muhammad Awais, and I’ll help you build a lean, AI-powered extras casting workflow that plugs directly into Google Workspace. I’ll focus on Phase 1 deliverables: a practical automation layer, reliable data structure, and AI-assisted decision support that scales with future growth, all while keeping costs sensible. Understanding your goals, I’ll automate repetitive admin, tame inbox chaos, and speed up breakdowns, submissions, bookings, and call times. I’ll build core workflows that extract data from PDFs/emails, populate your Extras Breakdown template in Google Sheets, generate consistent casting briefs, intake submissions, and produce client-ready lookbooks in Google Slides (with PDF export). The system will include intelligent agents to rank talent, assess submission quality, balance lookbooks, and flag gaps or continuity issues, all while respecting your current templates. The approach is practical, not over-engineered: small, repeatable automations that deliver immediate impact, with clear handoffs to Google Docs/Drive and Gmail. I’ll keep the UI lean, ensure error handling, and design for easy future expansion without a full dashboard. 8-10 important questions to clarify scope and success metrics for Phase 1: 1) What are the exact lookbook template requirements and branding guidelines? 2) Which Google Sheet structure currently exists for the Extras Breakdown and what are the key fields? 3) Do you require bilingual support or regional d
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The Google Sheets breakdown workflow you're running now is a bottleneck. I'd wire up Python automation to parse those production PDFs and emails, extract extras requirements using Claude or GPT-4, and auto-populate structured Google Sheets via API. Then build lightweight AI agents to handle submission formatting, matching talent to roles based on criteria, and generating call sheets. Everything stays inside your Google Workspace, no new platform needed. I built an AI travel planner that does similar multi-step orchestration with Claude and an invoicing system with heavy automation logic, both at ffulb.com. For this I'd use Python with Google Workspace APIs, OpenAI or Anthropic for the intelligence layer, and Apps Script for triggers. Once I take a look at your current Sheets structure and email flow I can map out the exact agent handoffs and get moving.
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Hi, I have 9 years experience in Google Workspace automation, Make, Google Sheets, and OpenAI API, with strong hands-on work building lean AI workflows that turn messy emails, PDFs, and documents into structured operational systems. For this project, I’ll build practical AI agents for schedule breakdowns, submission intake, lookbook generation, booking emails, confirmation tracking, and call-time drafting using Gmail, Sheets, Drive, Slides, and your existing templates without over-engineering a full platform. You can expect clear communication, fast turnaround, and a high-quality result. Best regards, Juan
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Hi, there, I'm Kris from McKinney, Texas and have been working as a Sr. software engineer for over 15 years. I am an expert with 15 years of experience in AI Model Development, AI Agents, AI Development, Automation and I worked on similar projects before. I’m available to start right away and would be happy to discuss the details whenever it’s convenient for you. I would love to connect in chat to discuss details. Best regards, Kris Kramer
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I can build a lean AI-powered workflow that integrates seamlessly with your Google Workspace and automates key extras casting processes. The system will structure incoming data, reduce manual admin, and streamline breakdowns, submissions, bookings, and call times. I’ll design reliable agents to handle messy inputs (emails, PDFs) and convert them into clean, actionable data in Google Sheets. Lookbooks will be generated automatically with consistent, premium layouts using Google Slides, ready for client delivery. The solution will be scalable, cost-efficient, and ready for future expansion while delivering immediate operational impact.
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Hello! I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to your casting company by building an AI-powered workflow system that streamlines your extras casting process. I understand that your goal is to enhance efficiency by reducing manual admin tasks and improving organization across multiple productions. With extensive experience in automation and AI integration, I have successfully developed scalable workflows using Google Workspace tools and the Make platform. My familiarity with the OpenAI API will enable me to construct intelligent agents that meet your specific requirements. To achieve your project goals, I propose the following approach: - Conduct a thorough analysis of your current workflow to identify automation opportunities. - Develop key agents, such as the Schedule Breakdown and Submission Intake Agents, to streamline data extraction and organization. - Implement a Lookbook Generator Agent to produce high-quality, consistent presentation documents. - Ensure all solutions remain lean and cost-effective, setting the stage for future enhancements. I am eager to start this project and am confident in my ability to deliver quality results within your timeline. Please feel free to reach out to discuss further details or any specific requirements you may have. Thank you for considering my proposal!
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Hi there, I am excited about the opportunity to help your Australian casting company revolutionize its extras casting workflow through AI automation. With my expertise in developing lean and efficient AI-powered systems, I am confident in my ability to meet your key goals. I have extensive experience with Google Workspace integrations, Make, and OpenAI API, making me well-equipped to build scalable workflows and automate repetitive tasks. My proposed approach involves creating AI agents that streamline the extraction of extras requirements, generate casting briefs, organize submissions, and produce client-ready lookbooks with minimal effort. By utilizing intelligent casting agents to assist with talent selection and maintain visual balance, we can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your casting process. I am committed to delivering immediate impact by reducing manual admin, eliminating inbox chaos, and improving overall workflow productivity. Let's work together to build a high-performance casting workflow that meets your objectives and exceeds your expectations. Looking forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you on this exciting project. Ihsan Faridi
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Hello, I'm Cindy Viorina, an experienced developer with a focus on AI-powered systems. I understand that your goal is to create a highly capable but lean extras casting workflow within your existing Google Workspace setup. Your need to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency resonates with my expertise. In this project, I propose building a suite of AI agents, such as the Schedule Breakdown Agent and the Submission Intake Agent, aimed at streamlining the process of sourcing and managing extras. By integrating Google Sheets and leveraging the OpenAI API, we can automate data extraction, organize submissions, and generate professional lookbooks with minimal manual effort. This approach will reduce administrative labor significantly while enhancing scalability for future phases. I am available for real-time communication, aligned with your time zone, and can deliver an initial demo within 12 hours of project commencement. Q1: What specific metrics will you use to measure the success of this new system? Q2: Are there particular challenges you have faced that you'd like to prioritize addressing first? Q3: How do you envision the future phases expanding on this initial implementation? Looking forward to collaborating to enhance your casting workflow! Best regards, Cindy Viorina
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Hello!, I am a Florida-based senior software engineer with extensive experience in AI development, automation, and systems integration. I carefully read your project description for Coastal Casting, and I'm excited about the opportunity to help build your AI-powered platform for film and TV casting. With around 15 years of experience, I've developed robust solutions that blend technical excellence with practical business needs. My background includes creating intelligent workflow automation and AI-driven internal tools, which aligns perfectly with your goals. I’ve worked on various projects similar to yours, including custom automation tools and data processing systems. Could you please clarify the following questions to help me better understand the project? 1. What specific features or functionalities are you envisioning for this casting platform? 2. Are there any existing systems that you want to integrate with the new platform? To ensure a successful project, I suggest we start with defining the key requirements, followed by a prototyping phase to visualize the core functionalities, ultimately leading to full-scale implementation and testing. I'm dedicated to delivering high-quality results and look forward to the possibility of collaborating on this exciting project. Best, -James
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─── ⚡⭐⋆☆⋆⭐⚡ ─── Hi, Client I’m a strong fit for this because I build lean AI automation systems that clean up messy real world ops without overbuilding the stack. I fit the tech here with Google Workspace, Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Drive, Make, OpenAI API, unstructured document parsing, email intake, and workflow automation. I’ve built similar systems for inbox driven operations where extraction, structured tracking, draft generation, approval flows, and smart matching had to work fast and stay practical. Your real goal is to cut admin, organize extras casting end to end, and launch a scalable AI workflow that helps the team move faster with better consistency. So, I'll: Build the breakdown, brief, submission intake, lookbook, booking, confirmation, and call time agents inside a lean Google Workspace workflow. Set up the Sheets structure, prompts, email parsing, backup talent logic, and practical AI matching rules for Phase 1 delivery. Looking forward, Jayant
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The current casting process’s reliance on manual extraction from inconsistent formats is a significant bottleneck. Leveraging OpenAI’s API, a tailored automation solution can drastically reduce administrative overhead, achieving your goal of 60-70% time savings. By integrating Make for seamless connections within Google Workspace, I will build a suite of AI agents to streamline tasks from breakdown submissions to generating compliant lookbooks in Google Slides. The initial deliverable will be ready in 14 days, setting the stage for scalability. What does success look like for you at the end of this project?
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Hello, Coastal Casting Team. I am a senior AI developer with extensive experience in creating automation systems for film and TV casting operations. The project requires a strong understanding of AI and Google Workspace integration. ✔ Expertise in Google Sheets automation to streamline data handling. ✔ Skilled in developing AI agents for intelligent decision-making. ✔ Proficient in OpenAI API for advanced automation. ✔ Experienced in parsing unstructured data from diverse sources. ✔ Knowledgeable in creating scalable and efficient workflows. In the past, I successfully developed an AI-driven workflow for a production company, significantly enhancing their casting efficiency. For your project, I will deliver a lean, high-performance system that automates your extras casting process, integrating seamlessly with your current tools. Send me a message to discuss in detail. Thank you.
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Hello, Based on the project description, I'm confident in my ability to deliver a highly-efficient and AI-powered workflow system that directly integrates with your current Google Workspace setup. As a seasoned Full-Stack Developer, I specialize in AI development and automation which aligns perfectly with the vision for your Coast Casting operations platform. I am not just about jumping into code but about defining the right architecture, stack, data flow, integrations, and delivery approach first so the end product is geared for success. My proficiency extends to not only creating backend systems that support real business workflows but also clean and efficient frontend user interfaces. This means I can build out the intelligent layer that assists with casting decisions using AI as well as ensure interactions with data from sources like Google Sheets and Gmail are effectively streamlined providing you with a minimal chance of errors. Lastly, my experience leans towards building reliable solutions designed to scale over time. I understand that this project is approached in phases and it's key to have systems that remain lean, practical, cost-efficient, yet scalable for any future expansion plans. With me on board as your AI-powered developer, you can be confident in moving fast and achieving desired results without any technical debt or missed deadlines. Let's partner together to transform your current casting workflow into an int Thanks!
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Hello, As a seasoned developer with extensive experience in building web, mobile, and desktop applications, I am eager to tackle your request for an AI-powered casting operations platform. My familiarity and adeptness with Google Workspace, Gmail, Sheets and Drive will ensure smooth and efficient integration of the new system into your existing setup. I have also worked with automation systems (such as Make or the equivalent) and OpenAI API, making me perfectly suited for this project. One of my key strengths is my comprehensive understanding of AI which will be crucial in transforming your productivity. From designing AI agents that can extract extras requirements from schedules to building automated submission organizers that can handle diverse email formats - I've got it covered. Notably, creating an effective and intelligent lookbook generation system is a high-priority task for me. I am confident that I can deliver premium-looking layouts consistent across all production that meet your requirements. Ultimately, my main aim will be to comprehend and streamline your workflow processes. With a system built by me, you'll witness 60-70% less manual admin and an elimination of inbox chaos. I have successfully handled multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating my knack for scalability, consistency, and timeliness - qualities necessary for future system expansion. Choosing me for this undertaking will ensure a lean, practical and Thanks!
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