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ShareGrid is the largest marketplace for creatives. Filmmakers, photographers, and companies can instantly source all their gear needs from local vendors. Members can rent, buy, or sell gear.

Voice123 is an online marketplace based in San Francisco that specializes in voice-over talent. It provides a comprehensive database of voice actors, producers, and advertising agencies, helping clients find the ideal voice talent for various projects. The platform features a voice-casting system that allows users to efficiently manage their voice projects, streamlining the process of hiring voice-over professionals for businesses and productions.

Coverfly is an online marketplace connecting screenwriters and industry professionals. Coverfly is the industry’s largest database of screenwriting competition entries, searchable by industry pros who are looking for good screenplays. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

FilmFreeway is a prominent online marketplace that connects independent filmmakers, film festivals, and audiences. The platform serves over three million users, allowing them to discover and submit to more than 13,000 film festivals and creative contests, including over 170 that qualify for prestigious awards like the Oscars and BAFTAs. FilmFreeway offers a user-friendly interface for submitting films, screenplays, and other creative works, while also enabling users to purchase tickets for festivals and contests. The platform emphasizes free, safe, and secure submissions with unlimited storage, facilitating a seamless experience for filmmakers and artists.

The Mandy Network Ltd operates a networking platform designed to assist creative professionals in finding work within the arts and media industries. Established in 2003 and based in London, the platform connects actors, film and television crew, theatre professionals, child actors, voiceover artists, dancers, singers, musicians, models, and extras with employment opportunities in various settings such as television studios, movie sets, training institutions, events, concert halls, and theatre companies. By facilitating connections among artists, including linking art directors with cinematographers and other production roles, The Mandy Network empowers users to promote themselves, expand their professional networks, and pursue suitable career opportunities in the film, TV, theatre, and commercial production sectors.

StarNow is an online platform based in Wellington, New Zealand, that connects various types of talent, including actors, models, dancers, photographers, stylists, crew members, and musicians, with casting professionals. The website serves as a hub for auditions and job opportunities, allowing users to find and apply for roles in the entertainment and creative industries. By facilitating these connections, StarNow supports individuals seeking to advance their careers while providing casting professionals with access to a diverse pool of talent.

Sonicbids is an online platform that connects over 400,000 bands with 30,000 promoters across more than 100 countries, facilitating gig bookings and marketing for musicians. The company offers a suite of tools under its Social Music Marketing™ initiative, which allows brand marketers to engage with music fans through rich, music-oriented content. Sonicbids has played a significant role in launching the careers of many prominent artists and maintains exclusive partnerships with major music events such as South By Southwest, Bonnaroo, CMJ Music Marathon, Primavera Pro, and North By Northeast. Additionally, it collaborates with consumer brands, including Renaissance Hotels, Anheuser Busch, and Diesel Industry, to enhance their marketing efforts in the music sector.