{"id":2460417,"date":"2026-06-15T15:45:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T15:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2460417"},"modified":"2026-06-15T15:45:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T15:45:01","slug":"actor-production-casting-platform-for-vertical-entertainment-launches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/actor-production-casting-platform-for-vertical-entertainment-launches\/","title":{"rendered":"Actor, Production Casting Platform for Vertical Entertainment Launches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"post-348286\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShutterstock image\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- .entry-header --><\/p>\n<p class=\"author-name\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaplaynews.com\/author\/egruenwedel\/\" title=\"Posts by Erik Gruenwedel\" class=\"author url fn\" rel=\"author\">Erik Gruenwedel<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"article-date\">June 15, 2026<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- --><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">VertiCast, the Los Angeles-based online casting support platform designed specifically for the vertical entertainment industry, is now officially live on the Apple App Store.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Co-founded by Darren Darnborough and Richard Cambridge, the platform was created to help producers and casting directors streamline talent discovery for vertical storytelling and micro-dramas.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-348289 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mediaplaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/verticastapp-151x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"151\" height=\"300\"\/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">VertiCast aims to simplify the process of connecting producers and casting teams with talent with just a \u201cswipe,\u201d helping address the demand and accelerated production timelines shaping today\u2019s mobile-first entertainment landscape.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cAs vertical content continues to grow globally, we saw a need for a faster and more accessible way for producers and casting teams to discover talent,\u201d said Darnborough, adding that the platform is not intended to replace traditional casting services.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe built VertiCast as a complementary support tool specifically designed for the unique speed and workflow of vertical productions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The launch arrives as micro-dramas, creator-led storytelling, and vertical series continue reshaping the entertainment industry, creating new opportunities for actors navigating a rapidly evolving market.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Rather than relying solely on traditional submission funnels, VertiCast empowers producers and casting directors to proactively discover talent in a more efficient and streamlined way.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">By focusing specifically on the needs of the vertical entertainment industry, VertiCast aims to modernize casting workflows while helping producers, casting professionals, and talent adapt to the increasing speed and scale of digital content production.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe platform is designed to help simplify casting for vertical content creators and producers while creating additional visibility and opportunities for actors working in this growing space,\u201d added Cambridge.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The VertiCast app is now available for download exclusively on the Apple App Store.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rp4wp-related-posts\">\n<h3>Related Posts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"rp4wp-related-post-content\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaplaynews.com\/lg-adds-disney-plus-to-automobile-streaming-entertainment-platform\/\">LG Adds Disney+ to Automobile Streaming Entertainment Platform<\/a><\/p>\n<p>LG Electronics July 19 announced it is adding Disney+ to the LG Automotive Content Platform (LG ACP), further expanding streaming entertainment viewing options for passenger vehicles. 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The deal incorporates all ABE-branded content, including those films created with Disney \u2014\u00a0Air Bud\u00a0and\u00a0Disney Air Buddies\u00a0\u2014 and the\u00a0\u201cMVP\u201d\u00a0franchise,\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.mediaplaynews.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shutterstock image Erik Gruenwedel June 15, 2026 VertiCast, the Los Angeles-based online casting support platform designed specifically for the vertical entertainment industry, is now officially live on the Apple App Store. 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