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7 Ways to Take Your Casting Call From Good to Great | Model Factory

Writing a casting call isn't always as easy as it seems. Whilst it's tempting to settle for a quick copy and paste job of all the main details, what's going to make your casting call stand out from the rest?Well, sit back and let us do the work for you! Here's a sure fire checklist to ensure your casting call is looking its best.1. What's your purpose? Try to give a description of what your reason is for casting this role. Are you new to the industry and looking for someone to collaborate with? Perhaps you've written a short film and you're looking to cast the lead? Ensure you're giving talent a bit of background into your project.Modeling Tips for Freshers.2. Make sure the role description is clear Let people know who the character is. Try to provide a little more than just age or gender. What's the look that you are after? What personality should they have on screen? The more a person knows about the character the more ...

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7 Mistakes You’re Making as an Extra and How to Avoid Them | Model Factory

Can you give some advice on basic set etiquette for extras?Like in most jobs, you are only as good as your last. The crew will remember those with bad manners as much, if not more, as those with good ones so professionalism is an absolute must. Good etiquette also reflects on your agency, so the more you represent yourself well, the more work you are likely to get. In terms of basics, making life as easy as possible for the 2nd Assistant Director, and other crew is the key, a few simple rules to work by are:Be on time, if not a little early. Punctuality is key.Make sure you sign in, don’t just join the crowd and then sign out again at the end of the day.Clothing options – make sure they’re clean, ironed and avoid logos.Don’t ask for selfies/autographs.Take a book – not an audio device (so you don’t miss any instructions).Take layers to set – invest in some thermals, even indoor shoots can be cold, and it is easier ...

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5 Tips for Parents of Children in the Entertainment Industry | Model Factory

1. Make sure your child is genuinely interested in modelling/acting.Your child needs to truly love what they do. It really shows when a child is miserable in front of the camera. This industry really isn't right for every child.Classes For Modeling.2. Manage and monitor their social media profilesSocial media is a great way to get contacts but also open to all sorts of weirdos.3. When joining an agency make sure you do your homeworkQuestions to ask are: How many kids on their books? What clients do they have? How much do they charge? Do you need to pay for photos?Before signing to an agency, always meet with them first, and trust your gut feeling. Go with the agency you and your child click with, the biggest agency isn't always the best fit.5 Questions You Should Ask When Working as an Influencer.4. While on set, make sure your child acts professionally.They can still have fun, but remember that your child is getting paid to do a job. If ...

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5 Tips for a Stunning Modelling Portfolio | Model Factory

Every day model agencies and clients are pouring over hundreds of portfolios looking for the next. A portfolio that stands out and creates a lasting impression will help you book jobs and attract attention. A memorable portfolio has the ability to open doors early in your career.1. Work to your target marketYour portfolio should align with the type of modeling work you want. Be it fashion, fitness, lifestyle or runway, your portfolio should be targeted to the kinds of jobs you want to land. If you are looking for commercial work, include some exciting images that have an advertising edge. If you are looking for work as a swimwear model then be sure to include your best swimwear images.How can I be a Model ?2. Provide an up to date portfolio with a wide range of imagesYour portfolio should portray your ability to understand a brief, show you know how to work with a photographer and within a team of creatives. It should show your natural beauty as well as the ability ...

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5 Steps to Help You Get Cast | Model Factory

By now you've probably heard, we've introduced three new paid membership options and included some new features that are all about getting you to cast. With around 200 new jobs added to ModelFactory a day, we want to get you working! We now have Standard, Premium, or Elite memberships, to give you more flexibility in the way you use ModelFactory.We hope you've enjoyed our blog series explaining more about the features you can use to help nail your castings. Here are all Five tips to refresh you:Get Access to All JobsIt's simple – you have to apply for jobs, and lots of them, to get auditions and to get cast. Whether you're new to the industry and building a showreel or a pro who's keeping those performing muscles limber, the more jobs you can apply for, the greater your chance of being cast.Fashion Studios in India.  Appear in the Talent DirectoryOur Talent Directory is searched over 300,000 times a month by peop...

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