Resource Drive

The email attachment problem

Casting professionals deal with a constant flow of documents. Scripts, character breakdowns, sheet music, reference recordings, mood boards, technical requirements — the list goes on. For every audition, there's a collection of material that performers need to access, and traditionally that means a flurry of email attachments, shared drive links, and WeTransfer downloads.

The problems compound quickly. A performer downloads the wrong version of a script. An agent can't find the link you sent last week. A file-sharing service expires the download after seven days, and half your candidates never received the material. Meanwhile, your team is managing the same documents across multiple platforms, never quite sure which version is current or who has access to what.

Centralised resource management

Castora's Resource Drive brings all your audition materials into one place. Upload documents, audio files, video references, images, and any other material your performers need — and manage it all from a single, organised library.

Every file lives alongside your auditions. No external links to manage. No expiry dates to worry about. No separate file-sharing accounts to maintain. Your resource library grows with your work, and everything stays accessible for as long as you need it.

Supported file types

The Resource Drive handles the full range of material that casting teams work with:

• Documents — PDF scripts, character breakdowns, scene descriptions, production notes
• Sheet music — PDF scores, lead sheets, vocal arrangements
• Audio — Reference recordings, accompaniment tracks, pronunciation guides
• Video — Scene references, choreography demonstrations, directorial notes
• Images — Mood boards, costume references, set designs, character visuals

Upload directly from your computer or drag and drop files into the browser. Large files are handled smoothly — no size-related surprises when you're uploading a full orchestral backing track.

Attaching resources to auditions

The real power of the Resource Drive is how it connects to your auditions. When you create an audition brief, you attach the relevant resources directly. Performers see everything they need — the brief, the script, the sheet music, the reference recording — all in one view, right when they need it.

No hunting through emails. No "did you get the attachment I sent?" follow-ups. No performers showing up (metaphorically or literally) unprepared because they never received the material.

You can attach different resources to different auditions from the same library. A monologue audition gets the script extract and character notes. A musical audition gets the score, backing track, and vocal range guidance. Each performer sees exactly what's relevant to their submission.

Performer access controls

Not every resource should be available to everyone. Some material is confidential — early script drafts, directorial vision documents, internal casting notes. The Resource Drive gives you control over what performers can see and what stays internal to your team.

Resources attached to an audition brief are visible to performers who access that brief. Resources in your library but not attached to a specific brief remain private to your team. Simple, clear boundaries that protect sensitive material while ensuring performers have everything they need.

Organised for teams that run multiple auditions

When you're managing multiple auditions simultaneously — different roles, different productions, different requirements — the Resource Drive keeps everything organised without requiring meticulous folder management from your team.

Resources are tagged and searchable. Find that script extract from three months ago in seconds. Reuse the same backing track across multiple auditions without uploading it again. Build a library of standard materials — character breakdown templates, submission guidelines, production company information — that you can attach to new auditions with a click.

Storage that scales with your work

Every Castora plan includes dedicated storage for your Resource Drive. The Basic plan gives you room to get started with essential documents. Starter and Team plans provide the space for teams running regular audition cycles with substantial material libraries.

As your library grows, Castora provides clear visibility into your storage usage. You'll know exactly how much space you're using and what's taking up room. And your existing files are never at risk — if you approach your limit, you'll see warnings at 80% and 95% capacity, giving you time to manage your library or upgrade your plan.

Everything in one place

The Resource Drive completes Castora's end-to-end audition workflow. Publish your brief with all the supporting material attached. Performers access everything they need and submit their audition. Your team reviews in the Audition Room, scores against your criteria, and makes decisions — all without a single email attachment, expired link, or missing document getting in the way.

The materials that support your casting process deserve the same professional, organised treatment as the auditions themselves. The Resource Drive delivers exactly that.