FAQS
What is Boomkar?
Boomkar is a work network for media and entertainment industry. network platform exclusively for Media Professionals. Boomkar allows anyone working in the Media and Entertainment Industry to participate ,connect and collaborate with others for different projects (Projects like Movies, TV Serials, Fashion Shoots, Appearing and organizing events, Advt Movies, Documentaries, Short Films, Student Movies etc..). Boomkar provides software tools for each of its members to find exciting work, search for good people to work with, budget, manage and schedule* projects (movies, TV etc..).
 
It is for WORK in the MOVIE, THEATRE, TV, FASHION, ADVERTISEMENTS, RADIO and EVENTS Industries.
 
Who can become a boomkar member?
Boomkar is an invite only community, An Individual, Group, Band or Company can become a boomkar member provided they have an invite from someone in the industry.
If you are an actor, model, Musician, Photographer, producer, Model Coordinator, Production assistant, Cinematographer, Art Director, Assistant, Editor, Line Producer, make Up artist, Dancer, Stunt Man, Animal Handler, Costume designer, Transportation Provider, Fashion Choreographer etc… any thing to do with the ME industry.
 
What organizations are collecting the information?
In addition to our direct collection of information, our third party service vendors (such as credit card companies, clearinghouses and banks) who may provide such services as credit, insurance, and escrow services may collect this information from our Visitors and Authorized Customers. We do not control how these third parties use such information, but we do ask them to disclose how they use personal information provided to them from Visitors and Authorized Customers. Some of these third parties may be intermediaries that act solely as links in the distribution chain, and do not store, retain, or use the information given to them.
 
Do I need to pay for boomkar?
NO, Boomkar is a free invite only work network for the MOVIE, THEATRE, TV, FASHION, ADVERTISEMENTS, RADIO and EVENTS Industries
 
What are the advantages of Boomkar?
Boomkar allows you to create and manage your work profile online, and share it with the community as and when you need it. Through Boomkar you can better market yourself. You can manage work and requirements on the go from a mobile. Boomkar also allows you to easily update and maintain all your work portfolios and networks in one place, accessible from anywhere and anytime.
You also come to know of opportunities and talent in other areas and languages. Boomkar also acts as a gateway for people outside India searching for people and projects in India.
 
Is Boomkar a paid Service?
No, Boomkar is completely free to use.
 
How do I get my account on Boomkar?
Boomkar is currently open to memberships via invitations only. An invitation from an existing boomkar member entitles you to become a Boomkar member yourself. You can however also click on the ‘Request Membership’ link on the homepage, and send us your details in order to be evaluated for a membership with Boomkar. Please make sure that you send us a brief profile with valid email and contact numbers. You will be contacted for verification purposes.
 
What is a boomkar portfolio
Boomkar portfolio is your work portfolio shared with the community (as well as public, as per your privacy settings). Based on the privacy settings your profile will be optimized to come up in search engines like google, Yahoo and Bing.
Boomkar portfolio contains your showreel (if you have one), Videos and pictures show casing your work, Details of work done, Special skills, Compcards etc.. Basically words, pictures, videos to show the community your talents and quality of work.
 
What are the main listings available on Boomkar?
Boomkar classifies listings into three broad based categories viz. Cast, Crew and Services. These three categories are common to all industry segments, such as TV, FILM, FASHION, THEATRE, EVENTS, RADIO, etc.
 
User classification under each category
Cast                Actor, model, Musician etc.
Crew               Camera Man, Art Director, Production assistant, etc.
Services           Location services, Transporters, Caterers etc.
 
How many videos can I upload on my profile?
No Limit on the number of Videos.
 
How many pictures can I upload on my profile?
No limit on the number of pictures.
 
How do I apply to a specific role with a custom screentest?
If you are an actor and short listed for a role and the producer/casting director invites for a screen test, screen test script area becomes available for you and you can submit the screen test video online.
 
How do I apply to a specific role/job with a custom portfolio?
For each of the postings you can create a custom portfolio to match the posting requirement and apply for the opening.
 
What all regions does Boomkar cover?
Currently places in India where the industry is concentrated. Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, UP.
 
What all languages does Boomkar cover?
Boomkar covers all the major Indian languares and a few foreign ones, option to add new ones are available with the members.
 
How can I print my casting board?
Once the casting board is finalized you can confirm the people on the casting board. Confirmed people gets notified and become part of the project group. You will be able to do group messaging to people in your project. You can down load the casting board as and when you require.
 
How can I print my crew and services list?
Once the crew and services list is finalized you can confirm on the people in the crew list. Confirmed people gets notified and become part of the project group. You will be able to do group messaging to people in your project. You can down load the crew list or service list as and when you require.
 
How do I create a new project on Boomkar?
 
How do I add a new role to an existing project?
 
Can I add non-Boomkar members to my project?
 
What is a Radar?
 
How do I recommend a friend for a role/job?
 
How do I advertise on Boomkar?
You can get the details on the available advertising options on Boomkar by emailing us your requirement and business profile details to advertise@boomkar.com
 
How do I promote my service/s on Boomkar?
 
How do I link my Boomkar profile to my website?
Why can’t I see an ‘invite a friend’ link on my profile page?
You may not see the invite a friend link on your profile page as you may have used up your invitations. You can however request for more invitation rights by clicking on the ‘request invitations’ link on your profile page.
 
How do I get additional invitation rights on my profile?
You can however request for more invitation rights by clicking on the ‘request invitations’ link on your profile page.
 
I don’t see an icon that matches my profile. Can I get a custom icon for my profile?
We are in the process of adding more user based icons going ahead. In the meantime you could let us know of the specific profile icon you need by emailing us at boom@boomkar.com