Cast & Crew Blog

Exciting Updates to MyCast&Crew, Hours+, and Start+

Written by Cast&Crew | 01/29/2025

We’re thrilled to introduce a range of enhancements launched in the last quarter. These updates are designed to simplify your workflow and provide a smoother, more intuitive experience on our platform. Here’s what’s new: 

 MyCast&Crew  

We've made updates to enhance your overall experience and simplify key processes. 

  • New Dashboard for Payroll Accountants – Access all your payroll data in one place with the new enhanced Payroll Dashboard, designed for payroll accountants (preview it now in MyCast&Crew) 
     


  • New Reissue Check Process for Crew – Crew members can now request paycheck reissues for Cast & Crew and CAPS directly through the MyCast&Crew portal 

 Project onboarding 

Our latest improvements are designed to save you time and streamline your workflow. 

  • Additional Union Notes on the Project Setup Form – Input critical union-related details directly in the "Additional Union Notes" section of the “Project Setup” form for clear visibility to the Cast & Crew Labor team 
  • Improvements on the “Add Admin Users” Form – Easily set up admin users with guidance to use company email addresses, avoiding delays caused by personal emails 
  • Enhanced Email Notifications for Approved Projects – Approved project email notifications now include a PDF attachment with all project details for easier access  

 Start+  

We’ve introduced several UI improvements to make your experience faster and easier. 

  • Simplified Create Offer Process – Add individual crew members directly from the “Create Offer” page and use improved filters on the crew member list to find people faster 
  • Clearer Approver Buttons – Call-to-action buttons on the “Approvals” page have been refined for a clearer, more intuitive approval process 
  • Improved Dashboard Layouts – The “Manage Offers” and “Approvals” pages now feature a cleaner design with expanded space, helping you focus on key information with less clutter 
  • Simpler Offer Document Downloads – Downloading forms or packets for multiple crew members is now faster and more efficient, saving time and reducing clicks 

 Hours+  

We've implemented changes that aim to speed up your processes and reduce complexity. 

  • New Project Admin Role for Timecard Settings – Project admins can now access a dedicated “Settings” page to manage and customize crew timecard settings for your project 
  • Pre-Edit Invoice Comments – Coordinators can now use the “Digital Edits” tool to send invoice comments before edits are available, streamlining communication in one place and eliminating emails 
  • Enhanced Timecard Management Features – Allowances from a crew member's deal memo now auto-include coding defaults, and you can quickly switch between timecards for different week endings from the “Weekly Timecard” screen 

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work to improve your experience with our platform. We look forward to your feedback as you explore these new features and enhancements. 

We’re here to help  
Stay tuned for these upcoming changes. As always, feel free to reach out to our support team at plus.support@castandcrew.com with any questions.