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9 Quick Hacks to Give Your Profile a Refresh | Model Factory

9 Quick Hacks to Give Your Profile a Refresh How about a little profile refresh to get you started? Check out our quick hacks to getting yours looking shiny and new!Photo1. DO: Make sure your pictures showcase your diversity as an actor, model, musician, etc.! Try to upload a few different looks or styles rather than 20 photos from the same photoshoot. Let's see what you’ve got!2. DON’T: Keep any photos that are doing you a disservice – we're talking low-res images or an abundance of selfies. Even if you don't have professional photos, choose the best photos you have, ditch the others, and let the good ones shine!5 Tips for Parents of Children in the Entertainment Industry.Say Hello3. DO: Tell us a little about yourself in your intro summary so that Casting Professionals can get an overview of you and your experience, and quickly put you in their shortlist pile.4. DON'T: Leave this section empty!...

17 Jul 2020
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8 Steps to Self-Recorded Success | Model Factory

8 Steps to Self-Recorded SuccessWhat is a self-recorded? A self-Recorded is an audition that you have filmed yourself at home.Once filmed, you send your self-recorded footage in to the casting professional either by uploading it to a website (the casting director will indicate this on the breakdown or audition notice), or by sending the footage directly to the casting professional via email.Feel the fear and do it anyway Treat your self-recorded like a real audition (because it is) and practice ahead of time. Once you have a useable take, send it off! Many actors don't send in auditions because they didn't get it just right. You're already a step ahead of them by sending in your audition. Give it all you got in two or three takes and choose your best take. Trust yourself and be confident!Follow instructions Most self-recorded requests come with very specific instructions from the casting office – some with very strong warnings that if even one small st...

17 Jul 2020
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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 ...

17 Jul 2020
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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 ...

17 Jul 2020
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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 ...