How it works
One local video, from post to application.
HoodReel is a pilot for shops in the U.S. and Canada. The sample gigs are in Chicago. A shop can type another city, including a Canadian one, when posting.
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A shop posts one video
They name the city, the platform, and either a creator budget or a product trade. A new cash gig shows the creator budget plus 10% before anyone is contacted.
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A nearby creator applies
Find Creators lists real accounts: name, city, niche, a self-reported follower count, and a rate. The profile link stays hidden until the shop pays. If a city has no creators, the page says so. Three matches are not guaranteed.
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Accept, pay, then message
A simulated payment lets a shop practice. It is not a real card payment and cannot pay a creator. A real card payment is a separate paid state. Several creators can be invited, and only one can accept. The creator sends a draft link, then the live post. HoodReel aims to start a real payout within 5 business days after approval. Bank arrival is not guaranteed, and a bank payout is not connected yet.