Join us as we meet the creators of Rafy, an innovative app transforming how actors prepare auditions. In this eye-opening conversation, we explore how this technology is giving actors more control over their audition process while addressing long-standing industry challenges.Jamila Hache and Dani Rojas share how they developed Rafy during the pandemic to solve the common struggle of finding readers for self-tapes. The app uses AI to provide customizable reading partners, allowing actors to practice anytime without dependency on others. They discuss their ethical approach to AI implementation, subscription plans with tokens for scenes, and exciting new features including Playhouse for practice scenes and voice-recognition for slates. The conversation highlights how technology can empower actors in an industry that has historically placed them at a disadvantage.Like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments how technology has changed your acting career!0:00 Intro and guest introduction0:55 Welcome to the CFA podcast1:34 Meeting Jamila and Dani3:10 How Haeleigh discovered the Rafy app5:03 Creating Rafy during the pandemic7:52 Understanding self-tape challenges10:01 How AI can help actors ethically12:22 The self-tape process explained14:54 Industry realities for actors17:53 Giving actors more control19:40 How Rafy works for auditions21:40 Subscription plans and tokens24:19 Introducing Playhouse feature27:21 Potential partnership with screenwriters30:17 New features: Slates with voice recognition32:10 The story behind the name "Rafy"34:03 App availability and web version coming35:00 Closing and contact informationSend us a textFor our listeners, CFA’s teamed up with We Make Movies to get you a discount on production management services, including access to comprehensive production insurance and workers' comp for your next shoot. Visit wemakemovies.org/insurance and use code CFA23 on your intake form for 10% off your quote.Calling all actors! Take 25% off your membership at WeAudition with code: CFA25 Website: www.cinematographyforactors.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographyforactors TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinematographyforactors Cinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling.

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