LA Casting is a website/business that submits actors and models for Films/Commercials/and Print Jobs. You can find a non-union and short films on there but mostly it is the industry standard for casting offices to call in Commercial and Print talent. My agents all use it to submit me for jobs.
When I moved to LA in 2001 they still submitted mostly all hard copy head shots and resumes. Now you can see several photos and a actors resume instantly. You can also update your photos via email and update your resume online in minutes.
I recommended LA Casting to a friend about a year ago because she couldn’t find an agent and wanted to go out and get submitted for jobs. Almost within a month or two she booked a national commercial and several small and leading parts in some indie films.
They have some pretty absurd things up there too though. If you are looking for a good laugh check out the “video head shots” section. I know that a lot of photographers pay to be listed up there to get clients but I think the best way to find a photographer is go with who your friends and you like. It is great to be able to download your sides for auditions though. My agent calls me and tells me to get the sides from the website and I can get them immediately instead of having to get them faxed or going and picking them up.
I think it is worth the money over all. I think its around $10 a month.