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Choosing Your Role

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Find Your Perfect Role in the Film Industry

Short Film Universe offers three main user roles, each designed with specific features and workflows to support your unique career path. Whether you're bringing stories to life, performing characters, or handling the technical magic behind the camera, we have the tools you need to succeed.

Choose the role that best matches your goals and interests. You can always connect and collaborate across all user types once you're part of our community.

Available User Roles

Filmmaker

Create and manage film projects

Perfect For:

Directors, producers, writers, and creative visionaries who want to bring their stories to life and manage film projects from concept to completion.

Key Features:

  • Project management dashboard
  • Cast & crew recruitment tools
  • Character role definition
  • Invitation system
Cast Member

Build your acting portfolio

Perfect For:

Actors, performers, and talent who want to showcase their range, get discovered by filmmakers, and build their acting careers.

Key Features:

  • Professional headshot galleries
  • Video reel integration
  • Character range showcase
  • Invitation & collaboration tools
Crew Member

Showcase technical skills

Perfect For:

Cinematographers, editors, sound technicians, and other technical professionals who bring the magic behind the camera to life.

Key Features:

  • Equipment & skills portfolio
  • Project work samples
  • Technical certification display
  • Availability management

Still Deciding?

Don't worry! You can always explore the platform and connect with others regardless of your chosen role. Many users wear multiple hats in the film industry.

Remember: Your role choice mainly affects your dashboard and profile features. You can still view and connect with all user types across the platform.

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