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How To Secure Your Future On The Stage

mrjpcool — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:46:00 -0400

If you’ve ever followed the work of theater directors, you may notice that they often work with many of the same actors repeatedly. Whether you’re an actor, dancer, singer or model, it’s important to remember that cultivating relationships with decision makers in the entertainment industry is paramount to career longevity. If a successful director takes a liking to you, that could mean steady work for you for years to come. Tagged by mrjpcool under Jonathan Parker, theater, Star Search Casting, entertainment industry, starsearchcasting, SSC, Elite Casting Network, theater directors, elitecastingnetwork, rehearsal, ECN, EliteCastingNetwork.com, starsearchcasting.com, casting calls, auditions, child mo,

Scam Watch – Fatal Photo Shoots

mrjpcool — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:40:00 -0400

In 1992, 21-year old model Kimberly Pandelios told her husband that she was meeting with a photographer. However the man who’d led her to believe he was a photographer was actually a registered sex offender who lured Pandelios into the Angeles National Forest where he sexually assaulted and killed her. Tagged by mrjpcool under Jonathan Parker, Star Search Casting, starsearchcasting, SSC, Elite Casting Network, elitecastingnetwork, ECN, EliteCastingNetwork.com, starsearchcasting.com, casting calls, auditions, child modeling, casting notices, Disney auditions, child auditions, tee,

Find Local Auditions & Open Casting Call, TV Auditions, Movie Extras

mrjpcool — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:59:00 -0400

Tagged by mrjpcool under Talent Modeling Auditions & Casting Explore New Talent Acting, Modeling, Actors, Models,

Modeling & Acting Auditions & Casting Notices - StarSearchCasting

mrjpcool — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:41:00 -0400

Tagged by mrjpcool under Talent Modeling Auditions & Casting Explore New Talent Acting, Modeling, Actors, Models,

StarSearchCasting.com Web Pages Now Available in 25 Languages

mrjpcool — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:39:00 -0400

Catering to its nearly 266,000 members located on six continents, Star Search Casting uses Google gadgets to help its growing number of international users translate web pages instantly. Tagged by mrjpcool under Jonathan Parker, Star Search Casting, starsearchcasting, SSC, Elite Casting Network, elitecastingnetwork, ECN, EliteCastingNetwork.com, starsearchcasting.com, casting calls, auditions, child modeling, casting notices, Disney auditions, child auditions, tee,

EliteCastingNetwork.com offers Casting Calls & Auditions & baby modeling, child modeling, teen modeling, child acting

mrjpcool — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:14:00 -0400

EliteCastingNetwork.com is the premier social networking site for the Entertainment Business. Elite Casting Network offers a talent database, used by Casting Directors, Agents, & other Entertainment Industry Professionals, to find Actors, Models, Singers, Dancers, & all other types of talent for projects they are casting. Talent can also find Auditions & Casting Calls, get a FREE online portfolio, write blogs, create free photo albums, network with other talent & entertainment professionals, & learn about the entertainment business in our community forums. Tagged by mrjpcool under EliteCastingNetwork.com, Disney auditions, Disney casting calls, child acting, child modeling, baby modeling, Hannah Montana auditions, teen auditions, teen casting calls, acting auditions, modeling auditions, tv auditions, acting casting calls, modeling c,

StarSearchCasting.com Helps You Find Acting Auditions, Movies Casting Calls, Dance Auditions, Singing Auditions

mrjpcool — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:12:00 -0400

StarSearchCasting.com is the premier social networking site for the Entertainment Business. Star Search Casting offers a talent database, used by Casting Directors, Agents, & other Entertainment Industry Professionals, to find Actors, Models, Singers, Dancers, & all other types of talent for projects they are casting. Talent can also find Auditions & Casting Calls, get a FREE online portfolio, write blogs, create free photo albums, network with other talent & entertainment professionals, & learn about the entertainment business in our community forums. Tagged by mrjpcool under StarSearchCasting.com, Disney auditions, Disney casting calls, child acting, child modeling, baby modeling, Hannah Montana auditions, teen auditions, teen casting calls, acting auditions, modeling auditions, tv auditions, acting casting calls, modeling cas,

How To Get The Attention Of New Designers Pt 2.

mrjpcool — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:23:00 -0400

For expert advice, we interviewed Ivory Narvell, founder of the Miss Spokesmodel International modeling competition and designer of ReignSuit, a new line of swimwear launching this year. Ivory Narvell has worked with lots of models, including Dani Evans from America’s Next Top Model and was more than happy to give our members and us the scoop on how they can grab the attention of new designers. Tagged by mrjpcool under Jonathan Parker, Star Search Casting, starsearchcasting, SSC, Elite Casting Network, elitecastingnetwork, ECN, EliteCastingNetwork.com, starsearchcasting.com, casting calls, auditions, child modeling, casting notices, Disney auditions, child auditions, tee,

StarSearchCasting.com

mrjpcool — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:26:00 -0400

While you may have to have quite a bit of experience (or a lucky break) before you’re able to land a job modeling major fashion brands like Gucci or Calvin Klein, there are tons of new designers out there who are looking for models just like you. Tagged by mrjpcool under Jonathan Parker, Star Search Casting, starsearchcasting, SSC, Elite Casting Network, elitecastingnetwork, ECN, www.EliteCastingNetwork.com, www.elitecastingnetwork.com, casting calls, auditions, child modeling, casting notices, Disney auditions, child audi,

Win Over Casting Directors Every Time!

mrjpcool — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:05:00 -0400

Are you a really great actor, dancer, singer or model but youâre having a hard time landing jobs? Sometimes talent isnât enough to seal the deal. If youâre consistently late for your appointments, or come across as being rude or arrogant, no matter how talented you are, you may be passed over time and time again. Succeeding in the entertainment industry often hinges on the ability to win people over. You have to sell yourself as a performer who is not only talented, but whoâs responsible, professional and courteous to others. Want to get cast? Then dedicate as much energy to winning over the casting director that you dedicate to your craft. So, how do you go about winning over the casting director? Here are a few easy tips that are guaranteed to help you make a positive, lasting impression on the casting director, and help you standout as a talent theyâll want to work with and endorse: Submit professional photos that both look like you and reflect your personality. Bring extra copies of your headshot and resume to your audition in the event yours have been misplaced. Consistently show up for your auditions on time. Be polite and professional to everyone in the casting office. Dress professionally. Demonstrate that youâre well prepared for your audition. Be receptive to the casting director and take direction as itâs given. Thank the casting director for his or her time before you leave your audition. And as a little something extra, send a thank you note to the casting director letting them know how much you appreciate them for the opportunity. You can even have note cards or postcards created with your photo on them. The goal is to standout from all of the other actors, singers, dancers and models that the casting directors will meet with. Even if you donât get the job, I guarantee that you will leave a lasting, positive impression and the casting director will remember you when other opportunities arise. Ready to begin using these tips to ace your next audition? Visit http://www.StarSearchCasting.com today and check out the thousands of auditions we have posted on our website. Tagged by mrjpcool under audition,

Scam Watch: Trusting Your Instincts

mrjpcool — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:08:00 -0400

Recently we discovered a scammer who claimed to be from an agency called the 29th Ave W Group. He said that he was recruiting models for an upcoming modeling competition. When we used Google to research the modeling competition and the agency, there were no websites to confirm the legitimacy of the agency or the competition. When we called the phone number he provided, it was an answering service that doubled as a fax, and made no mention of the agency or the competition. Lastly, while the scammer claimed to be from Washington D.C., we later learned that he was actually in Nigeria based on his IP address. While we often use the Internet or other sources to investigate possible scams, sometimes weâre simply able to detect a scam based on our instincts. Perhaps the wording in the email seems suspicious. Or maybe the tone causes us to question the validity of the offer. But for many of us, our instincts can be our best defense in protecting us from both online and offline scams. That being said, itâs very important that we trust them. Last year, the Better Business Bureau received 46 complaints from aspiring models and their parents who had been targeted by A New Concept Modeling and Acting Centre. While many of the victims later said that their instincts told them not to sign with the agency, they still allowed themselves to be pressured into the scam. Some of the allegations against the agency included: Charging models more than $2000 for headshots they never receivedHigh-pressure sales tacticsAsking models to sign contracts and not providing them with copies of what they had signedThough the agency promised them work, the models didnât receive any calls, auditions or jobs after investing thousands of dollars in the scam. If you come across an email, newspaper ad, or even a talent scout in the mall and you get a âfunny feelingâ that somethingâs not right â donât be so quick to dismiss it. Had many of the aspiring models targeted by A New Concept Modeling and Acting Centre relied on their instincts, they would have saved themselves a lot of money and a lot of heartache. For more information about the latest scams and how to avoid them, log in to http://www.EliteCastingNetwork.com today and check out our Scam Watch. Tagged by mrjpcool under recording industry label contacts, booking entertainment, aspiring models, audition notices, print modeling, female vocalists, versatile, child talent agent, online portfolio, entertainment casting,

www.StarSearchCasting.com - Auditions &Casting Calls!

mrjpcool — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 07:10:00 -0500

Tagged by mrjpcool under Movie Auditions, Modeling Auditions, Singers, fashion model,

Banking On Commercials

mrjpcool — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 04:38:00 -0500

While television and film roles are exciting, commercials are great opportunities for actors as well. In fact, commercials can be extremely lucrative, especially if youâve booked a major, highly recognizable brand such as McDonalds, Apple or Target. Once you book a commercial, there are a number of fees that you must be paid. A session fee is the amount of money that youâre paid for the day or time that you work on the commercial. This amount is regulated by the unions (SAG, AFTRA, etc.) and varies based on your role in the commercial. Youâll also receive residual payments â this term is thrown around in the industry a lot. Every thirteen weeks that the commercial runs, you will receive a holding fee (or residual payment) equivalent to the session fee that you were originally paid. The idea of the holding fee originated when executives decided that they didnât want actors in their commercials also appearing in competitorsâ commercials. So by âholdingâ the actor with the holding fee, the actor in a Pizza Hut commercials could not simultaneously appear in a commercial for Dominos or Papa Johns. Additionally, residual payments are also made based on how often the commercial runs during those thirteen-week periods. This is referred to as a use fee. The use fee is determined based on how often the commercial airs, the markets (or cities) that it runs in and on which networks it appears. If your commercial is apart of a large campaign and runs often on network and cable stations nationwide during peak hours, like primetime, this can mean a huge payoff for you. For one or two days of work, you could eventually make several thousand dollars. Voiceovers for commercials for major brands alone can be a six-figure career. Often major brands choose one person to serve as the voice for all of their commercials.Â This is a major opportunity and the audition process can be lengthy. After your first audition, you may be required to tape demo commercials (which youâll be paid for) just so the decision makers can be certain that your voice is the right fit to advertise their brand. Want to make your big break in commercials? Visit http://www.EliteCastingNetwork.comcasting opportunities. today to search for television and commercial casting opportunities. Tagged by mrjpcool under Commercial Audition, Entertainment Center, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Talent Agency, Asian Model, Bikini Model, Actor,

Ever Wanted To Be On MTV?

mrjpcool — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:16:00 -0500

Have you checked out the auditions posted on www.StarSearchCasting.com? Did you know that weâve got lots of casting notices from major networks and with our help, you could get a paid role on one of your favorite shows? Weâre not the #1 website ... Tagged by mrjpcool under actor, male models, audition, casting, acting schools, entertainment television, black male model, acting audition, acting jobs, open casting call, casting agents,

Three-Quarters to Limbo

mrjpcool — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:05:00 -0500

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www.StarSearchCasting.com talent database for agents, casting directors, acting, modeling, singing, dancing

mrjpcool — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:03:00 -0400

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MySpace.com Blogs - www.EliteCastingNetwork.com MySpace Blog - Casting Calls & Auditions for Actors, Models, Singers, Dancers

mrjpcool — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 09:57:00 -0400

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mrjpcool — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:40:00 -0400

SSC BTA anouncement on www.prleap.com Tagged by mrjpcool under TV Auditions, Modeling Jobs, Actress, Talent Search, fitness model, female young entertainment book, black models,

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mrjpcool — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:40:00 -0400

Hollywood has finally figured out this is the best way to get brand new talent! " - Lauren Regall, NBC News. Star Search Casting is pleased to announce their endorsement and sponsorship of the 2007 Best Talent Awards being held in Los Angeles California this coming November 2nd through the 4th. An annual event, Best Talent Awards provides an incredible opportunity for budding stars to showcase their talent, be discovered, and to meet and talk personally with some of the industry's top casting directors, agents and producers. Tagged by mrjpcool under best, talent, awards, casting, calls, auditions, notices, open, call, entertainment, tv, modeling, acting,

SSC RSS Feeds for Casting Calls & Auditions

mrjpcool — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:40:00 -0400

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