Casting site keeps it real
Unscripted applications go online
Looking to build a business out of the hordes of Americans eager for a shot on "The Bachelor" or "The Apprentice," Web site RTVstar.com launched last week as a hub for reality TV casting.
Founder Brian Ostrovsky aims to simplify the process of applying to be on reality TV.
He launched the site after watching his wife fill out applications for four reality shows (she didn't make the cut on any).
He says casting directors who have worked on "I Want to be a Hilton," "Outback Jack" and "The Swan" have expressed interest, undoubtedly looking for an easier way to sort through applications.
The Web site charges users $25 a year to post their info and a video. They also can indicate the shows they're interested in and get advice on how to appeal to producers.
Casting Web sites aren't new to Hollywood, where the business of sorting through headshots and resumes has largely moved online.
But reality TV is meant for average people, not savvy applicants willing to use professional services to get Hollywood's attention... right?
