Talent Grid is built for the creative business — talent, filmmakers, producers, actors, brands, and agencies. The platform has over 69 different talent roles and specialists listed, including actors, directors, cinematographers, makeup artists, lightmen, producers, and many more.

Yes, Talent Grid currently offers a free trial version. After the trial period, additional features or premium services may be introduced based on Talent Grid’s subscription plans.

• Visit the Talent Grid mobile app and download it.
• Sign up using your mobile number (OTP verification).
• Choose your role (Producer, Talent, or Location Owner) and complete your profile, including your showreel/portfolio and professional details.

Yes — Talent Grid has a mobile app available on both iOS and Android.

Yes. Sign-up and login are required to access Talent Grid’s features. Viewing talent profiles, locations, availability, and contact details is available only to registered users. Creating an account gives you full access to search filters, verified profiles, direct messaging, and all tools needed to connect with talent and production resources efficiently.

Talent Grid covers professionals across the film and creative industry. Roles include (but are not limited to): Director, Executive Producer, Producer, DOP, Offline Editor, Online Editor, Assistant Director, First AC, First AD, Music Director, Music Composer, Singer, Lyricist, DA, Location Manager, Line Producer, Gaffer, Focus Puller, Grips, Drone Pilot, Steadicam Operator, Casting Director, Casting Assistant, Production Designer, Art Director, Set Decorator, Costume Stylist, Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist, Live Sound Recordist, Storyboard Artist, Food Stylist, Choreographer, Action Director, Post Producer, Colourist, VFX, Sound Engineer, Musician, Voice Over, Photographer, Production Manager, DIT, 2nd Unit Director, Underwater DOP, and Actor — over 69 roles in total.

After logging in, go to your profile and edit details such as DOB, bio, static media, rate per project, education, awards, skills, profile picture, or portfolio. Save changes to keep your profile current.

There are no paid plans as of now.

Talent Grid verifies profiles by continuously updating its film database with information collected directly from production houses. It also uses technology to cross-check information by scanning public databases and social platforms, maintaining accurate profiles, authentic credits, and trustworthy professional information.

Yes. Talent Grid has a review feature called Shoutouts. Shoutouts appear on a user’s profile and can be given by production houses as well as other talent, helping highlight positive experiences and build credibility.

1. Open the platform and go to the Talent or search section.
2. Use the search bar — type a professional’s name or keywords.
3. Apply filters: Profession, Brand, Industry, Worked With, duration of films, and more.

Yes. Talent Grid has 69 specialised roles covering all aspects of advertising filmmaking. Open the search section, use the search bar, and apply the Profession filter to narrow results.

Yes. Talent Grid uses a colour-coded availability system:

• Green – Enquiry received from a production house (not yet confirmed)
• Beige – Enquiry accepted by talent (not yet confirmed)
• Red – Project confirmed and accepted by talent
• Grey – Talent has self-blocked the date (e.g., vacation)
• Empty / No colour – Talent is available

Production houses can send enquiries for Green and Beige dates as well, since the project is not confirmed yet.

1. Log in to your Talent Grid Producer account.
2. Navigate to the Projects section.
3. Click on + New Project or Create Project.
4. Fill in Film Type, Brand Name, Project Name, Location, and an optional Film Brief (max 20 MB).
5. Click Create to publish the project.
6. In the pop-up, click Hire Talent, search for the required role, select dates, and send an enquiry to available talent.

After creating a project, the production house selects the required talent role and shoot dates. Talent Grid displays all matching profiles that are available on those dates. Production houses can shortlist and send enquiries to suitable talent, and hire multiple talent roles within the same project.

You can contact talent directly through one-to-one messaging. Open a talent’s profile and use the chat feature, or go to the Messaging section, select Personal Chat, search for the talent, and start a conversation.

Yes. Production houses can create multiple projects simultaneously and hire multiple talents based on specific roles and availability.

Only talent can update their own availability calendars; production houses can view them. This ensures accurate scheduling, reduces conflicts, and helps production houses plan shoots efficiently through transparent calendar visibility and direct communication.

Yes. Talent can raise invoices on the application and producers can make payments in one go. Producers also receive GST credit instantly once an invoice is raised.

Talent Grid has an extensive customer support department to handle all kinds of disputes and grievances. All issues are resolved in accordance with the terms of service at https://talentgridnow.com.

The owner of the production house must visit the Producer sign-up page on the Talent Grid website and fill out the form. The team will verify the information and convert your talent account into a producer account within up to 48 hours.

Spot a talent that excels? Save each talent profile with only the films you liked, a priority score, and a note — so when you’re crewing up, your shortlist is already ready.

If a film is missing, tap Add New Film. Enter the production house name, film title, film link (YouTube or Vimeo only), and the crew link from a social media post by the production house that includes all crew details. Once submitted, it will be reviewed by the backend team and added after approval.

Tap the three dots on the film icon and select Report Film. Choose the appropriate reason, enter the film URL (posted by the production house with credits), and add any notes. Then click Report. Note: Instagram and Facebook links are not supported.

1. Log in to your Talent Grid account.
2. Go to the Team section in Profile.
3. Click Add Member, search for the talent name, and set their permission level (Viewer, Editor, etc.).
4. Click Add.

No. Talent Grid’s proprietary chat is end-to-end encrypted. Your conversations about project deals, fees, and other sensitive information remain fully private between you and the other party.

1. Download the app from the respective app store.
2. Enter your phone number and OTP.
3. Provide your first and last name, select your role, and click Submit.

• Basic details: name, role(s), home location, gender, language, preferred work type
• Skills and specialisations: key skills, tools, areas of expertise
• Portfolio and static media files
• Education and awards
• Contact information
• Brief bio: a short summary of your style, strengths, and the kinds of projects you are open to

Yes. Talent Grid lets you add showreels, short films, and links to external work on Vimeo and YouTube. Uploading your best work helps clients see your style and skills, increasing your chances of getting discovered and booked.

1. Create a complete profile with role, skills, experience, location, availability, and bio.
2. Upload your showreel or portfolio so clients can assess your work.
3. Keep your availability calendar updated.
4. Respond promptly to project enquiries.
5. Discuss scope, timelines, budget, and expectations with the client.
6. Confirm the booking once both parties agree.

No. Talent Grid is designed to enable engagements amongst its users. All users are encouraged to keep their profile live and updated with verifiable information.

Update your availability directly on your Talent Grid calendar to reflect open or booked dates. Bookings are managed through enquiries and direct communication on the platform.

Yes. Communicate directly with the production house through the project negotiation chat. Note that withdrawals may have financial considerations — please refer to the terms before withdrawing.

It allows you to delegate management of your Talent Grid profile to a trusted person — such as a manager, agent, or coordinator — who can update your profile, respond to enquiries, manage your calendar, upload films, and ensure timely communication with clients.

1. Go to Profile Settings.
2. Navigate to GSTIN Details / PAN Card Details.
3. Click Add GST/PAN Details.
4. Enter your GST number and/or PAN number.
5. Click Save.

Producers prefer talent with an updated calendar, and maintaining it can improve your search ranking. The most active users appear at the top of search results. Keeping your calendar updated also creates a sense of urgency, as producers can see your enquiries, tentative bookings, and confirmed bookings.

Click the three dots on the film icon and select Pin Film. Follow the same steps to unpin.

Click the three dots on the film icon and select Hide Film. Follow the same steps to unhide.

1. Search using part of your first or last name and filter by role.
2. Review the showreel to confirm the work belongs to you, then click Know this person.
3. Choose It’s me and submit the request.
4. For your first claim, authenticate with PAN details. After this you can claim all profiles linked to your work.

Note: incorrect claims may result in your master profile being suspended.

Go to the Calendar section, tap Self Block → Project, enter the project name, select the project status, and enter start and end dates. For personal events, tap Self Block → Personal, enter a title and dates, then tap Block.

Tap Add New Film → Other Work, choose the production house name (or select “Other” and enter it), enter the film name and link (YouTube or Vimeo only), and click Add. The film goes through a vetting process and, once approved, appears with a Verified badge.

The Follow feature allows one user to follow another (Talent or Production House) to receive content updates and notifications. It enhances discoverability and content exposure through interest-based connections.

Yes. A notification will be triggered, letting them know they are being followed.

Yes. You can see your followers in your profile under the Followers action button, located below your profile name.

No. The Followers and Following action buttons are hidden from third-party viewers.

Share your Talent Grid showreel on social media and with production houses when pitching for work. Research suggests verified work increases the chances of securing an opportunity by up to 84%. Also, upload your own work on the app and provide as much information as possible to help the team verify it and assign a verified badge.

Talent Grid collects data from publicly available sources such as social media or aggregation websites. If you wish to have your data removed, write to grievance@talentgridnow.com.

PAN verification is required only for the first time you claim another account. This ensures the claim is made by the rightful owner. Talent Grid does not save your PAN information — all communication with CBDT is encrypted.

Yes. Talent Grid’s proprietary chat is end-to-end encrypted. Your conversations remain fully private between you and the other party.

Talent Grid relies on production house data to confirm and verify credits. Variations in names can result from minor spelling errors posted by production houses, or they may represent different individuals. To maintain data integrity, the information is retained exactly as posted.

Please contact the Talent Grid team via the website or app support to get your location listed.

Please contact the Talent Grid team for details on supported location types.

Availability settings are managed through your location profile on the platform. Contact support for a walkthrough.

Yes. Talent Grid supports comprehensive location quotations that can include various pricing heads and add-on charges.

Direct booking is a prerogative of the location owner. Talent Grid encourages direct booking, but some owners may choose to approve and verify before accepting.

Booking requests and enquiries are managed through your location profile and the platform’s messaging and project management tools.

Privacy policy: https://talentgridnow.com/privacy-policy/
Terms of service: https://talentgridnow.com/terms-and-conditions/

Yes. Talent Grid is governed by terms of service and privacy policies available at the links above.

Net banking, credit and debit cards, and UPI are currently accepted.

Cancellations are supported. The terms of cancellation are agreed between the talent and employer at the time of engagement. Talent Grid does not apply any cancellation fees.

Talent Grid enables hassle-free GST management. Once a talent raises an invoice, the GST invoice is generated and immediately uploaded to the Talent’s GST account (GSTR-2). The producer will see credit within 24 hours. With the necessary permissions, Talent Grid can also update the producer’s dashboard with received tax credits.

Contact details are available on the website. You can also call +91 9740738926 during working hours or email cs@talentgridnow.com.

The team is working on allowing exports.

Talent Grid is governed by the terms of service and privacy policies at https://talentgridnow.com/terms-and-conditions/.

A payments dashboard for producers is currently available. A dedicated dashboard for talent to track earnings is in development.

Choose the Delete Account option from your profile settings. Once deleted, your profile, showreel, portfolio, work history, calendar, project records, linked accounts, bank details, GST/PAN information, and chat history will be permanently erased.

No. Talent Grid is built on the premise of allowing merit to drive opportunities and does not provide promotional tools for users.

Open the Talent Grid app, go to Settings → Help / Support, and look for a Feedback, Suggest Improvements, or Contact Us option. Write your feedback clearly and submit it.

Talent Grid currently operates across India.

Ads and other creative requirements of brands are the most active categories on Talent Grid.

You need an account to browse listings and to contact or book through the application.

The Claimed badge serves as verification. Users earn the badge by simply verifying themselves using a government-issued identity card.

Yes. Company accounts can include multiple team members, each assigned different roles and permissions to ensure efficient production house management.

Yes. Both accounts serve different purposes and you can switch freely. Go to the Profile tab and click on Settings to switch profiles.

The executive producer is considered the owner of a Production House. Once activated, they have the right to assign account access to other users and manage access levels for features such as messaging and the black book.

Yes. You can save shortlists and directly contact talent from them. The list is automatically shared within the production house users.

Yes. You can filter talent by home location, language, and budget.

No, this feature is not currently available.

No, bulk quote requests are not currently supported.

Yes. You can view availability in the Talent’s calendar by going to their profile.

Yes. There is an option to soft-lock a talent provided the talent gives consent.

1. Talent Signup & Role Selection — The talent signs up, completes their profile by selecting their professional roles (Director, DOP, Makeup Artist, etc.), and provides details like experience, portfolio/showreel, skills, location, and availability.
2. Producer Creates a Project — The producer clicks the Project Creation button on the home screen or the + symbol in the calendar, and enters project details (title, description, location, brief).
3. Producer Selects Required Roles & Dates — The producer specifies the roles needed and selects project dates. The system filters and displays eligible talent profiles.
4. Producer Sends Enquiry — The producer sends an enquiry with project details, role requirements, and dates. No booking is confirmed at this stage.
5. Talent Responds — The talent marks themselves as Interested or opts out. If the talent opts out, the enquiry closes.
6. Talent Sends Quotation — Interested talent submits a quotation specifying their fee and any additional terms.
7. Negotiation — The producer can accept the quotation or make a counter-offer. This continues until both parties agree or one party declines.
8. Confirmation — Once the quotation is accepted, the booking is locked and the confirmed dates are automatically reflected in the talent’s calendar.

Talent Grid does not support in-platform brief creation, but a brief can be uploaded to the project and shared with the appropriate audience.

Yes. Such documents can be attached and shared with users across the board.

Cancellations are supported. The terms of cancellation are agreed between the talent and the employer at the time of engagement. Talent Grid does not apply any cancellation fees.

Payments are automatically credited to the appropriate party via the platform.

Bank transfers (net banking), credit and debit cards, and UPI are supported.

There are no platform fees currently.

Yes. Invoices are generated automatically upon approval by the talent. There is an option to add a PO number.

Talent Grid enables hassle-free GST management for talent and producers. Once an invoice is raised by the talent, the GST invoice is generated and immediately uploaded to the Talent’s GST account (GSTR-2). The producer will see credit within 24 hours. This enables the producer to make payments with confidence.

Further, upon receiving the necessary permissions, Talent Grid can update the producer’s dashboard with received tax credits from the producers’ GST account.

Talent Grid has a grievance and dispute resolution officer. Details of the same are available on the website.

You can contact customer support from the Settings screen by selecting Contact Support.

Yes. Talent can track inquiries, bookings, and earnings through the Talent Calendar and the project status list view.

Talent Grid is designed to maximise opportunity for talent. Keeping a profile available enables seamless access and discovery. Hidden contact details are therefore not currently supported.

Yes. Talent can upload showreels in the Add Film section and add their portfolio in the About section. Talent can also update profile details such as skills, gender, languages, home location, education, and awards.

Yes. Talent Grid provides for creation of a comprehensive location quotation which can include various charge heads.

Direct booking is a prerogative of the location owner. While Talent Grid encourages location owners to allow for direct booking, some may choose to approve and verify before accepting.

Yes. All payment-related data can be exported.

The terms of service and privacy policy are available on the website.

You can delete your account from the Settings screen by selecting Delete My Account. Once deleted, your entire account data will be permanently removed from the platform.