Everything A Parent Need To Know For The Conference Call.
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Good Afternoon Fabiola and Isabella,
I hope this email finds you well.
Your conference call is today Friday 8/7 at 1:00 P.M. eastern time, 12:00 P.M. central time.
The conference call will be a 30 minute phone call. Your mentor will be reaching out to you via phone on your scheduled date and time. No link for Google meet, Zoom, etc. is required for this meeting.
Below you will see the information on your first steps into the modeling industry. It will provide you all the necessary stepping stones and resources in order to prepare you for this journey and the conference call.
You must read this email thoroughly before the meeting so we can make the most of the call by answering questions and clarifying information. If you are unable to do so, we will have to reschedule the call to ensure you are getting the most out of it and we have a limited amount of reschedules allowed so please keep that in mind.
1. YOUR PROFESSIONAL WEBSITE: On the homepage of your website (http://fullname.modelingfolio.com),
Username: personal email address
Password: a1234567 (all lowercase)
2. Z CARD: Download your Z Card to your computer from the email that our production team has sent to you. You will be using this with your cover letter, resume, and when you apply to agencies and casting calls.
3. WEB READY FOLDER: Download the Web Ready Folder to your computer from the WeTransfer link that our production team has sent to you through email. These images are already resized to be used online. You will need them to apply to agencies and/or to create profiles on casting websites.
To find these, you can search your email using the keyword “Production”.
4. COVER LETTER: Your cover letter will ONLY be ONE paragraph in your paragraph you're going to state why you would want to work with that company or why you would like to model. Moving forward into the paragraph you would state your talent, skills, or anything interesting about yourself you would want them to know.
5. RESUME OUTLINE: Be sure to create a resume to attach to applications. Please see resume and cover letter samples attached to the bottom of this email. Make sure to look at the templates/samples and edit it so it sounds more like you!
Go to canva.com and select a template. Here’s a beginner’s guide to Canva: https://www.canva.com/learn/how-to-canva-beginners-guide
Insert the images of the front and back of your digital z-card jpeg. (You already downloaded this to your computer, just attach it) https://scribehow.com/shared/Adding_Z_Card_To_Resume_In_Canva__dsT9ALKUR4qRBAYEXgTsng
Type out your 1 paragraph cover letter on the same document.
Add your modeling experiences (if you have any, if not, use filler information such as skills and hobbies) to the same document as the cover letter paragraph and z-card images. You can add experiences as you gain more.
Be sure to format this document into a PDF form to attach to applications.
If you choose to have your cover letter and resume information on 2 separate forms be sure to include a photo of yourself on the cover letter page. A child's resume doesn't need to include lots of experience. Keep in mind that you now have In-studio and On Location modeling experience with a creative team. Taking direction and posing. It was a very successful shoot and absolutely counts for modeling experience. Make a list of personality traits that are good for modeling. You can also add hobbies like singing, dancing, sports, theatre.
Now that you have the tools to begin applying, it is time to learn about the different types of modeling!
6. INDEPENDENT MODELING: Independent modeling is when models work for themselves as freelancers and they are responsible for finding all their own jobs, but they get to keep all of the money earned.
You should take jobs that are a minimum of 2 hours in one day; maximum 8 hours, nothing more than 10. You can always discuss with the client/company the amount of time you will be working and split in a couple of days if necessary.
As an independent model we suggest you charge $100 to $150 an hour for your modeling services. Always refer back to the job description to make this decision and price yourself wisely so you don’t miss any opportunities.
Make sure to check the information corresponding to your state regarding job permits and regulations on the Department of Labor webpage: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/child-labor/entertainment
New York: https://dol.ny.gov/hours-work-minors
New Jersey: https://www.nj.gov/state/njfilm/regulations.shtml
Illinois: https://dceo.illinois.gov/whyillinois/film/filminginillinois/childlaborlaws.html
Georgia: https://dol.georgia.gov/employers/child-labor-and-minors-entertainment
Florida: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/youthlabor
Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/workforce/employees/labor-laws/labor-laws-redirect/child-labor.html
Boston: https://www.mass.gov/working-under-18
Texas: https://gov.texas.gov/film/page/laws_child_labor
CASTING WEBSITES: These are not modeling agencies!
Oftentimes models find freelance and independent opportunities through job search sites called, casting websites. These websites are reliable sources that will give you a list of jobs to look through and apply to.
Here are links to the casting websites that we would recommend:
https://www.castingnetworks.com/
https://castingfrontier.com/
https://www.buildcasting.com/
https://www.backstage.com/
https://nowcastingkids.com/
https://kidscasting.com/
https://www.centralcasting.com/ga/ (New York/ Georgia/ Louisiana/ CA) (FREE)
https://www.4starcasting.com/ (Chicago/ TX/ GA/ Maryland/ CA) (FREE)
s://www.bostoncasting.com/# (Boston)
MODEL SEARCH: When you're looking for opportunities online make sure to use keywords so you can filter through all the information and get the results you want. Make sure to search in the three major cities around you so you can expand your search, and add the type of modeling you'd like to participate in.
For example: Search within the cities closest to home in order to make it easy to attend casting calls.
Open auditions for kid/teenage models for catalogs in New York City or Boston or Philadelphia, Atlanta, Miami, Dallas, or Houston
Open casting calls for kid/teenage models for fashion shows in New York City, or Boston or Philadelphia, Atlanta, Miami, Dallas or Houston
7. AGENCY REPRESENTATION: Models who sign with an agency are represented by that agency that will help the model find work through an agent. There will be a split commission structure between the model and the agency.
RECOMMENDED AGENCIES: Finally, here's a couple of agencies I recommend you start applying to. Make sure to follow up on your application by emailing them 2 to 3 weeks after you have applied.
Agencies I have submitted you to:
The Boysen Agency - https://www.boysentalent.com/
TL Modeling Agency - https://tlmodelingagency.com/
Exxcel Models - https://www.exxcelmodel.com/
These agencies were specifically picked out for you so go ahead and apply to these agencies! There are also additional agencies on the last page of the model guide.
APPLYING TO AGENCIES: Most agencies have their submission forms on their websites, search in the menu for links that say ‘Get Discovered’, ‘Apply’, ‘Become a Model’, etc. Make sure to read their instructions beforehand so you can have all the information they require plus the materials they want before you start applying. It shouldn't take you more than 5-10 minutes. Make sure to keep track of your applications. Make sure to always research the agency or client before applying and double check information before sharing your personal information with anyone.
These are the stepping stones to start your journey into modeling and on the call we will be discussing so many more important aspects of the modeling industry to further guide you.
Please have this email open in front of you before the conference call begins. The resume and cover letter samples are attached to the bottom of this email.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns and I look forward to speaking with you! Keep in mind we operate during normal business hours Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm est.
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Kind Regards,
Roberto
Mentor
Studio 1 | Miami - Dallas - Houston - Nashville
954-369-2072 | 469-902-5890 | 615-380-6990
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Website: http://www.studio-1.us
Keep in mind our Administrative Offices are open Monday- Friday. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
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