Igor Riabchuk
@streetkast.com
Filmmaker, VP specialist, Entrepreneur
Real talk: Traditional casting is broken.
That's why we're partnering with forward-thinking festivals and agencies who believe talent should be discovered on merit, not connections.
Read on 👇
That's why we're partnering with forward-thinking festivals and agencies who believe talent should be discovered on merit, not connections.
Read on 👇
September 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Real talk: Traditional casting is broken.
That's why we're partnering with forward-thinking festivals and agencies who believe talent should be discovered on merit, not connections.
Read on 👇
That's why we're partnering with forward-thinking festivals and agencies who believe talent should be discovered on merit, not connections.
Read on 👇
🎬 TEAMS are here in StreetKast!
Collaborative casting that actually works. Create team, share code/scan QR, review auditions together without leaving the app.
No more email chains. Just synchronized casting decisions.
Screenshots show how simple it is 📱
#StreetKast #Casting
Collaborative casting that actually works. Create team, share code/scan QR, review auditions together without leaving the app.
No more email chains. Just synchronized casting decisions.
Screenshots show how simple it is 📱
#StreetKast #Casting
September 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🎬 TEAMS are here in StreetKast!
Collaborative casting that actually works. Create team, share code/scan QR, review auditions together without leaving the app.
No more email chains. Just synchronized casting decisions.
Screenshots show how simple it is 📱
#StreetKast #Casting
Collaborative casting that actually works. Create team, share code/scan QR, review auditions together without leaving the app.
No more email chains. Just synchronized casting decisions.
Screenshots show how simple it is 📱
#StreetKast #Casting
Every great performance starts with a great audition.
Every great audition deserves a great platform.
That's why I've upgraded StreetKast with:
- Faster performance
- Enhanced security
- Better search
Your next star is waiting to be discovered.
https://streetkast.com
Every great audition deserves a great platform.
That's why I've upgraded StreetKast with:
- Faster performance
- Enhanced security
- Better search
Your next star is waiting to be discovered.
https://streetkast.com
August 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Every great performance starts with a great audition.
Every great audition deserves a great platform.
That's why I've upgraded StreetKast with:
- Faster performance
- Enhanced security
- Better search
Your next star is waiting to be discovered.
https://streetkast.com
Every great audition deserves a great platform.
That's why I've upgraded StreetKast with:
- Faster performance
- Enhanced security
- Better search
Your next star is waiting to be discovered.
https://streetkast.com
StreetKast update live! 🚀
• Paid 💰 / Volunteer ❤️ tags + filters
• Easier profile-photo upload
• Badge bug squashed
• Gender field now optional
• Latest chats float to the top
Grab the new build + keep the feedback coming!
#buildinpublic
• Paid 💰 / Volunteer ❤️ tags + filters
• Easier profile-photo upload
• Badge bug squashed
• Gender field now optional
• Latest chats float to the top
Grab the new build + keep the feedback coming!
#buildinpublic
July 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
StreetKast update live! 🚀
• Paid 💰 / Volunteer ❤️ tags + filters
• Easier profile-photo upload
• Badge bug squashed
• Gender field now optional
• Latest chats float to the top
Grab the new build + keep the feedback coming!
#buildinpublic
• Paid 💰 / Volunteer ❤️ tags + filters
• Easier profile-photo upload
• Badge bug squashed
• Gender field now optional
• Latest chats float to the top
Grab the new build + keep the feedback coming!
#buildinpublic
🎬 HUGE milestone! StreetKast (new version) just got accepted to the App Store!
Built from scratch as a solo dev, this app is revolutionizing how filmmakers and talent connect.
Global talent discovery without middlemen or fees. The future of casting is here! 📱✨
#AppStore #SoloDev #CastingRevolution
Built from scratch as a solo dev, this app is revolutionizing how filmmakers and talent connect.
Global talent discovery without middlemen or fees. The future of casting is here! 📱✨
#AppStore #SoloDev #CastingRevolution
July 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🎬 HUGE milestone! StreetKast (new version) just got accepted to the App Store!
Built from scratch as a solo dev, this app is revolutionizing how filmmakers and talent connect.
Global talent discovery without middlemen or fees. The future of casting is here! 📱✨
#AppStore #SoloDev #CastingRevolution
Built from scratch as a solo dev, this app is revolutionizing how filmmakers and talent connect.
Global talent discovery without middlemen or fees. The future of casting is here! 📱✨
#AppStore #SoloDev #CastingRevolution
New StreetKast homepage just dropped!
🎉 Super clear beta sign-up + onboarding videos: Talent 🎭 or StreetKaster 🎬.
Pick your path, join the test, and help shape the launch. Link in bio—see you inside! 🚀
https://streetkast.com
🎉 Super clear beta sign-up + onboarding videos: Talent 🎭 or StreetKaster 🎬.
Pick your path, join the test, and help shape the launch. Link in bio—see you inside! 🚀
https://streetkast.com
July 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
New StreetKast homepage just dropped!
🎉 Super clear beta sign-up + onboarding videos: Talent 🎭 or StreetKaster 🎬.
Pick your path, join the test, and help shape the launch. Link in bio—see you inside! 🚀
https://streetkast.com
🎉 Super clear beta sign-up + onboarding videos: Talent 🎭 or StreetKaster 🎬.
Pick your path, join the test, and help shape the launch. Link in bio—see you inside! 🚀
https://streetkast.com
Cracked the code on StreetKast’s matching algorithm!
Built a server-side sorting & filtering system that serves:
✅ Fresh nearby talent to filmmakers
✅ Matching gigs to actors/models
✅ Smart distance + compatibility scoring
The magic moment when code finally clicks 🔥
#BuildingInPublic
Built a server-side sorting & filtering system that serves:
✅ Fresh nearby talent to filmmakers
✅ Matching gigs to actors/models
✅ Smart distance + compatibility scoring
The magic moment when code finally clicks 🔥
#BuildingInPublic
June 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Cracked the code on StreetKast’s matching algorithm!
Built a server-side sorting & filtering system that serves:
✅ Fresh nearby talent to filmmakers
✅ Matching gigs to actors/models
✅ Smart distance + compatibility scoring
The magic moment when code finally clicks 🔥
#BuildingInPublic
Built a server-side sorting & filtering system that serves:
✅ Fresh nearby talent to filmmakers
✅ Matching gigs to actors/models
✅ Smart distance + compatibility scoring
The magic moment when code finally clicks 🔥
#BuildingInPublic
Last hurdle before StreetKast goes public beta:
🔔 push notifications for new messages, submissions & status updates.
Way trickier than expected—tokens, certs, quirks.
Even grabbed an Android to test both platforms.
Shipping this week, then… beta launch! 🚀
#startup #mobileapp #solofounder
🔔 push notifications for new messages, submissions & status updates.
Way trickier than expected—tokens, certs, quirks.
Even grabbed an Android to test both platforms.
Shipping this week, then… beta launch! 🚀
#startup #mobileapp #solofounder
June 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Last hurdle before StreetKast goes public beta:
🔔 push notifications for new messages, submissions & status updates.
Way trickier than expected—tokens, certs, quirks.
Even grabbed an Android to test both platforms.
Shipping this week, then… beta launch! 🚀
#startup #mobileapp #solofounder
🔔 push notifications for new messages, submissions & status updates.
Way trickier than expected—tokens, certs, quirks.
Even grabbed an Android to test both platforms.
Shipping this week, then… beta launch! 🚀
#startup #mobileapp #solofounder
TestFlight time 🚀
Hit “Submit” on the StreetKast iOS build—now it’s in Apple’s review queue. 🎬📲
If all goes well, beta invites roll out soon.
Want in? DM me a 📧 and I’ll add you to TestFlight.
Let’s squash the last bugs together before launch!
Hit “Submit” on the StreetKast iOS build—now it’s in Apple’s review queue. 🎬📲
If all goes well, beta invites roll out soon.
Want in? DM me a 📧 and I’ll add you to TestFlight.
Let’s squash the last bugs together before launch!
May 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
TestFlight time 🚀
Hit “Submit” on the StreetKast iOS build—now it’s in Apple’s review queue. 🎬📲
If all goes well, beta invites roll out soon.
Want in? DM me a 📧 and I’ll add you to TestFlight.
Let’s squash the last bugs together before launch!
Hit “Submit” on the StreetKast iOS build—now it’s in Apple’s review queue. 🎬📲
If all goes well, beta invites roll out soon.
Want in? DM me a 📧 and I’ll add you to TestFlight.
Let’s squash the last bugs together before launch!
Audition Feed 🎭
A tailored board of gigs, each tagged with a handy match-% so you know where you fit.
See a role you like? One-tap submit—record your audition while the script stays on-screen.
A tailored board of gigs, each tagged with a handy match-% so you know where you fit.
See a role you like? One-tap submit—record your audition while the script stays on-screen.
May 16, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Audition Feed 🎭
A tailored board of gigs, each tagged with a handy match-% so you know where you fit.
See a role you like? One-tap submit—record your audition while the script stays on-screen.
A tailored board of gigs, each tagged with a handy match-% so you know where you fit.
See a role you like? One-tap submit—record your audition while the script stays on-screen.
Swipe through a live feed of fresh faces, filter by features, skills or location, and—when you spot “the one”—send an instant invite to a role you’ve already created.
P.S. Every invite opens an encrypted chat—so details stay between you and the talent. Not even we can read it.
P.S. Every invite opens an encrypted chat—so details stay between you and the talent. Not even we can read it.
May 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Swipe through a live feed of fresh faces, filter by features, skills or location, and—when you spot “the one”—send an instant invite to a role you’ve already created.
P.S. Every invite opens an encrypted chat—so details stay between you and the talent. Not even we can read it.
P.S. Every invite opens an encrypted chat—so details stay between you and the talent. Not even we can read it.
Two worlds, one app
StreetKast has just two user types—
🎭 Talent (actors, models, performers)
🎬 StreetKasters (directors, producers, content creators, casting leads)
Keeping it this simple lets each side see only what matters and keeps the UX laser-focused.
StreetKast has just two user types—
🎭 Talent (actors, models, performers)
🎬 StreetKasters (directors, producers, content creators, casting leads)
Keeping it this simple lets each side see only what matters and keeps the UX laser-focused.
May 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Two worlds, one app
StreetKast has just two user types—
🎭 Talent (actors, models, performers)
🎬 StreetKasters (directors, producers, content creators, casting leads)
Keeping it this simple lets each side see only what matters and keeps the UX laser-focused.
StreetKast has just two user types—
🎭 Talent (actors, models, performers)
🎬 StreetKasters (directors, producers, content creators, casting leads)
Keeping it this simple lets each side see only what matters and keeps the UX laser-focused.
Rebuilding StreetKast isn’t just about features or UI—it’s also about the foundation.
The database had to be secure, fast, and ready to scale (because one day this will blow up)
Instead of going with a big-name solution, I leaned off the mainstream path: @supabase.com
No regrets!
The database had to be secure, fast, and ready to scale (because one day this will blow up)
Instead of going with a big-name solution, I leaned off the mainstream path: @supabase.com
No regrets!
May 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Rebuilding StreetKast isn’t just about features or UI—it’s also about the foundation.
The database had to be secure, fast, and ready to scale (because one day this will blow up)
Instead of going with a big-name solution, I leaned off the mainstream path: @supabase.com
No regrets!
The database had to be secure, fast, and ready to scale (because one day this will blow up)
Instead of going with a big-name solution, I leaned off the mainstream path: @supabase.com
No regrets!
After hitting a dead end, I made a decision:
No more tiptoeing. No more single-platform experiments.
If I was starting over, I’d do it properly—for both iOS and Android.
So I chose Flutter. Cross-platform, modern, and seemingly doable with AI.
And that’s when my real dev journey began.
No more tiptoeing. No more single-platform experiments.
If I was starting over, I’d do it properly—for both iOS and Android.
So I chose Flutter. Cross-platform, modern, and seemingly doable with AI.
And that’s when my real dev journey began.
May 6, 2025 at 7:21 AM
After hitting a dead end, I made a decision:
No more tiptoeing. No more single-platform experiments.
If I was starting over, I’d do it properly—for both iOS and Android.
So I chose Flutter. Cross-platform, modern, and seemingly doable with AI.
And that’s when my real dev journey began.
No more tiptoeing. No more single-platform experiments.
If I was starting over, I’d do it properly—for both iOS and Android.
So I chose Flutter. Cross-platform, modern, and seemingly doable with AI.
And that’s when my real dev journey began.
I started experimenting with Cursor to rebuild StreetKast—writing prompts, stitching things together in Swift.
I managed to recreate about 60% of the old MVP.
But without a clear architecture in my head, I was building blind.
Eventually, I hit a wall—messy code, no structure, and nowhere to go next.
I managed to recreate about 60% of the old MVP.
But without a clear architecture in my head, I was building blind.
Eventually, I hit a wall—messy code, no structure, and nowhere to go next.
April 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I started experimenting with Cursor to rebuild StreetKast—writing prompts, stitching things together in Swift.
I managed to recreate about 60% of the old MVP.
But without a clear architecture in my head, I was building blind.
Eventually, I hit a wall—messy code, no structure, and nowhere to go next.
I managed to recreate about 60% of the old MVP.
But without a clear architecture in my head, I was building blind.
Eventually, I hit a wall—messy code, no structure, and nowhere to go next.
One morning, biking to my day job, I was listening to Fridman's podcast.
His guests were the creators of cursor.com — talking about coding with AI.
It hit me like a jolt.
What if I could fix—or even rebuild StreetKast from scratch—without needing a full dev team?
That ride changed everything.
His guests were the creators of cursor.com — talking about coding with AI.
It hit me like a jolt.
What if I could fix—or even rebuild StreetKast from scratch—without needing a full dev team?
That ride changed everything.
Cursor - The AI Code Editor
Built to make you extraordinarily productive, Cursor is the best way to code with AI.
cursor.com
April 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
One morning, biking to my day job, I was listening to Fridman's podcast.
His guests were the creators of cursor.com — talking about coding with AI.
It hit me like a jolt.
What if I could fix—or even rebuild StreetKast from scratch—without needing a full dev team?
That ride changed everything.
His guests were the creators of cursor.com — talking about coding with AI.
It hit me like a jolt.
What if I could fix—or even rebuild StreetKast from scratch—without needing a full dev team?
That ride changed everything.
After relocating to Amsterdam, things started to look up.
StreetKast was getting fresh interest—some local parties were genuinely curious.
Then I opened the app… and it was broken - iOS updates had introduced bugs.
And with my dev team scattered and partly gone, I had no way to fix them...
StreetKast was getting fresh interest—some local parties were genuinely curious.
Then I opened the app… and it was broken - iOS updates had introduced bugs.
And with my dev team scattered and partly gone, I had no way to fix them...
April 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
After relocating to Amsterdam, things started to look up.
StreetKast was getting fresh interest—some local parties were genuinely curious.
Then I opened the app… and it was broken - iOS updates had introduced bugs.
And with my dev team scattered and partly gone, I had no way to fix them...
StreetKast was getting fresh interest—some local parties were genuinely curious.
Then I opened the app… and it was broken - iOS updates had introduced bugs.
And with my dev team scattered and partly gone, I had no way to fix them...
We launched the MVP. Got a bit of buzz—some interviews, a few online articles.
Even had casting directors DM me saying they loved the idea…
Though one joked it might be a “threat to their profession.”
But traction was slow. We had plans to fix that.
And then — russia invaded my country.
Even had casting directors DM me saying they loved the idea…
Though one joked it might be a “threat to their profession.”
But traction was slow. We had plans to fix that.
And then — russia invaded my country.
April 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
We launched the MVP. Got a bit of buzz—some interviews, a few online articles.
Even had casting directors DM me saying they loved the idea…
Though one joked it might be a “threat to their profession.”
But traction was slow. We had plans to fix that.
And then — russia invaded my country.
Even had casting directors DM me saying they loved the idea…
Though one joked it might be a “threat to their profession.”
But traction was slow. We had plans to fix that.
And then — russia invaded my country.
To cover some of the early costs, I launched an Indiegogo campaign for StreetKast.
It did… okay. Not a breakout success, but enough to help a little.
In hindsight, I definitely overcooked the campaign video—too much build-up, too much story, not enough why it matters.
It did… okay. Not a breakout success, but enough to help a little.
In hindsight, I definitely overcooked the campaign video—too much build-up, too much story, not enough why it matters.
StreetKast Campaign Video (with intro)
StreetKast helps talents and those who seek for talents connect with each other. Whether you’re a stock photographer looking for a fresh new model, a veteran...
youtu.be
April 15, 2025 at 9:48 AM
To cover some of the early costs, I launched an Indiegogo campaign for StreetKast.
It did… okay. Not a breakout success, but enough to help a little.
In hindsight, I definitely overcooked the campaign video—too much build-up, too much story, not enough why it matters.
It did… okay. Not a breakout success, but enough to help a little.
In hindsight, I definitely overcooked the campaign video—too much build-up, too much story, not enough why it matters.
I don’t code. So to bring StreetKast to life, I paid a team to build the MVP.
I’m endlessly grateful to them—they made it real.
But when you’re paying out of pocket, every feature has a price tag.
No room for experiments.
That limitation stuck with me—and years later, it pushed me toward AI.
I’m endlessly grateful to them—they made it real.
But when you’re paying out of pocket, every feature has a price tag.
No room for experiments.
That limitation stuck with me—and years later, it pushed me toward AI.
April 13, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I don’t code. So to bring StreetKast to life, I paid a team to build the MVP.
I’m endlessly grateful to them—they made it real.
But when you’re paying out of pocket, every feature has a price tag.
No room for experiments.
That limitation stuck with me—and years later, it pushed me toward AI.
I’m endlessly grateful to them—they made it real.
But when you’re paying out of pocket, every feature has a price tag.
No room for experiments.
That limitation stuck with me—and years later, it pushed me toward AI.
When we built the first MVP of StreetKast, I had one rule: make it for iPhone.
I had an iPhone. It felt obvious.
So we built it in Swift, proudly launched…
And then I realized most actors I knew in Odesa had Android phones.
Lesson learned: build for your users, not for yourself. Or better - both.
I had an iPhone. It felt obvious.
So we built it in Swift, proudly launched…
And then I realized most actors I knew in Odesa had Android phones.
Lesson learned: build for your users, not for yourself. Or better - both.
April 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
When we built the first MVP of StreetKast, I had one rule: make it for iPhone.
I had an iPhone. It felt obvious.
So we built it in Swift, proudly launched…
And then I realized most actors I knew in Odesa had Android phones.
Lesson learned: build for your users, not for yourself. Or better - both.
I had an iPhone. It felt obvious.
So we built it in Swift, proudly launched…
And then I realized most actors I knew in Odesa had Android phones.
Lesson learned: build for your users, not for yourself. Or better - both.
StreetKast lived in my head for over 5 years.
In that time, I juggled client gigs, burned out more than once, and nearly gave up.
But the idea never left. It kept resurfacing—during shoots, in the middle of the night.
Eventually, I saved up enough to hire a small team and start building the MVP.
In that time, I juggled client gigs, burned out more than once, and nearly gave up.
But the idea never left. It kept resurfacing—during shoots, in the middle of the night.
Eventually, I saved up enough to hire a small team and start building the MVP.
April 8, 2025 at 9:50 AM
StreetKast lived in my head for over 5 years.
In that time, I juggled client gigs, burned out more than once, and nearly gave up.
But the idea never left. It kept resurfacing—during shoots, in the middle of the night.
Eventually, I saved up enough to hire a small team and start building the MVP.
In that time, I juggled client gigs, burned out more than once, and nearly gave up.
But the idea never left. It kept resurfacing—during shoots, in the middle of the night.
Eventually, I saved up enough to hire a small team and start building the MVP.
Why build StreetKast?
As a freelance director, I was always on the hunt for fresh talent for short films and commercials.
But all I had were outdated databases—and too often, the person who showed up looked nothing like the one I picked from a headshot.
StreetKast was born out of that frustration.
As a freelance director, I was always on the hunt for fresh talent for short films and commercials.
But all I had were outdated databases—and too often, the person who showed up looked nothing like the one I picked from a headshot.
StreetKast was born out of that frustration.
April 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Why build StreetKast?
As a freelance director, I was always on the hunt for fresh talent for short films and commercials.
But all I had were outdated databases—and too often, the person who showed up looked nothing like the one I picked from a headshot.
StreetKast was born out of that frustration.
As a freelance director, I was always on the hunt for fresh talent for short films and commercials.
But all I had were outdated databases—and too often, the person who showed up looked nothing like the one I picked from a headshot.
StreetKast was born out of that frustration.
I’ve decided to document the journey of building StreetKast — a project born years ago, paused by war, and now reimagined from scratch using AI.
This is a personal and professional experiment. A journey about making things, breaking things, and starting over.
This is a personal and professional experiment. A journey about making things, breaking things, and starting over.
April 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I’ve decided to document the journey of building StreetKast — a project born years ago, paused by war, and now reimagined from scratch using AI.
This is a personal and professional experiment. A journey about making things, breaking things, and starting over.
This is a personal and professional experiment. A journey about making things, breaking things, and starting over.