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Modelling Career Guide

Professional Advice For Aspiring Models:





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Developing Your Modelling Craft & Image: Working with professional photographers who are thoroughly familiar with print advertising and fashion eliminates the need for a "modelling school." If a photographer finds you particularly photogenic, she or he may provide portfolio pictures for you on an exchange barter basis. Photographers also have portfolios they use in promoting themselves with advertising agencies, publishers and catalog designers. You provide the photographer with poses for her or his portfolio and, in turn, you receive pictures that begin or add to your portfolio. In addition, you learn varied types of posing, expression, illustration, the visual creative arts and you get a sense of what modelling is. While it is a glamorous profession, it is also very hard work and extremely competitive. Know this from the very start. The same holds true for acting. You are competing with tens of thousands of other aspirings who are as, if not more, qualified than you.

Portfolio & Promotion Pictures: Typically, a model has taken between one and three hundred poses to comprise the fifteen or twenty she will use in her portfolio and as promotional hand outs. Posing for thirty photos, even fifty, is simply not enough. The competition is staggering. Just as a scene in a major Hollywood movie may undergo fifty or sixty takes each, so you need fifty or sixty images of just one type of pose (i.e. headshot, a particular category of fashion, and so forth). Yes, without a barter arrangement with a good, experienced in the field photographer, it will be quite expensive. That's the modelling business. And cheap or free pictures from an amateur, semi-pro, or out of industry (wedding, family portrait) photographer may knock you our of the box altogether. When someone from a major modelling or advertising agency spots less than on-target modelling pictures, she or he will not even interview the model further, if at all. Resume/Statistic Sheet: With your pictorial hand-out/send-out, you should include a resume, if you have previous modelling credits, with statistics of your measurements (see below), clothing sizes, height (without shoes), correct weight (less clothing), and noting any permanent marks or scars anywhere on your body. If you have no modelling credits to date, then include a statistics sheet with the aforementioned data.

The "Go-Sees:" Models and actors pounding the pavement in a major market (LA, NYC, Chicago) are most of the time "going on go-sees," trade lingo for visiting modelling agencies, casting directors, advertising agencies, etc. It can be a several mile stretch. Going to an "open call" may find you in the midst of many hundred competitors, each as eager and confident as you (self-confidence is a must, but not egotistical arrogance). Many major modelling agencies have specific days and times when they will interview. Call and ascertain the current open interview schedule, they are subject to change. Do not attempt to visit the modelling agency office at any other time unless they direct you to with a specific appointment. Being prompt and prepared goes without saying. If it is for a call for, say, a jeans ad, don't show up in a dress as vice versa. Be the image they seek, not what you prefer. Use professionals for make-up and hair style, or at least use the advice of one who knows the commercial field. Lighting differs for film, television and still (print) photography, learn about the proper make-up for each.

Image Projection: While specific modelling (and acting) jobs have their specific images (i.e. an ingenue mom, a business conservative executive, a streetwise cop), you also have your own particular personna image that fits you. The possibilities are endless, but the image you generally project must fit your physical appearance, age range, personality and charisma (without charisma, there is no model). Accentuate your positives, be it eyes, teeth, hair, figure or legs. A professional model must be outgoing, charismatic and uninhibited.

The Various Types Of Modelling: Categories go into subcategories on and on. It would not be time efficient to go into all of them here, online. Within fashion, there is high and junior, formal and casual, then all the specifics from a bridal gown to foundations, sportswear to pantyhose, uniforms and costumes, all the stops in between. If your height is under 5 ft. 8 in., it is unlikely you will attain significant high fashion modelling assignments. Fashion work, in general, can be print photography, encompassing still, video and film media, for ads and magazines, industrial videos, and television commercials . Runway is, of course, fashion shows where your stride and projection must always be exacting because it is, after all, live. Advertising illustration, for print, TV and other visual media, usually requires specific types, especially for television commercials and magazine ads. Who to "hit" with your promotions? Modelling agencies, theatrical agencies, casting directors and advertising agencies. You will find directories of all the major movers and shakers in NYC & LA right here, accessible from the main and subdirectories on this webpage! You can also post up to four promotional pictures here, too, free (see main directory). But first, read on and get important information about launching and conducting your modelling career.

Parts Modelling There is also a considerable market for "parts" models, models whose attributes are body part specific: hands, abs, legs, feet...you get the picture. Don't sell "parts modelling" short, it can be very lucrative. There is also story illustration for romance and crime magazines, paperbacks and tabloids. Keep in mind, television commercials, ad and story illustrations encompass acting as well as modelling and all modelling requires a certain mood setting personna. "Emote and express."

Parental Advisory For Child Modelling With the implementation of internet, the subject of child model promotion has become a matter of concern with the numerous "preteen model" promotional campaigns on websites. In general, most professional modelling agencies who specialize in child models select who they will represent by reviewing "hard copy" photo submissions and in-person interviews, rather than the web postings. As a rule, it is wise for parents who wish to place their children with modelling agencies do so only with recognized professional representatives established and respected in the commercial field, such as the Marge Mc Dermott Agency in New York (see the Professional Modelling Agency Directory above). Child modelling websites may place a minor in jeopardy of and in vulnerability to predatory hazards. The professional modelling community generally frowns upon models, child and adult, displayed on subscription websites. The same welfare guards that a parent puts in place for safety and protection of their children in the streets also applies to modelling endeavors and go-sees. On the internet, parents should always eye-monitor their child's online activities. Filtering software is a must but not a cure-all; Children's computers should be placed in a common household area, i.e. living room or kitchen, rather than the child's bedroom.

Get Your Balance! Did you know good posing posture in modelling begins with your legs, not your shoulders. You may have heard an old adage about "shoulders back, chest out," but the fact us, proper leg positioning and balance on your feet is more important. You will discover when you walk into the interview or casting call, the initial eye contact will be on your legs, your stance, as well as your face. So, start practicing good model stance. Wear, for example, leotards or swimsuit with your legs fully exposed before a full length mirror. Swing your right leg forward as if you were taking a step, bend your right knee and point both the toes of your right and left leg straight in front of you. ...OK, Now shoulders back and diaphragm out. Chin up and hold the balance steadily. Once you can keep a perfect, graceful balance for a minute, you have perfected your first professional modelling pose ("Modelling 101")!

Model Measurement Essentials: A model's complete body measurements are imperative statistics to a modelling agent. There are no "abouts" about it, they must be exact and, in the professional field, a lot more extensive than just "height/weight/bust-waist-hips. There are modelling industry specifics and protocols you must keep in mind. For an illustration of model measurements, click here. Know your true measurements at all times and be honest about them in your resume or statistic sheet. An agency will subsequently check them and even after you have been signed with an agent, expect to be measured over and over again periodically to ensure your current measurements are precise. It's imperative, especially in the fashion field.

Body & Skin Are The Model's Tools Treat your body and skin as a doctor treats his medical implements. They are your professional tools and your selling commodity. Avoid damaging your essential "tools" by doing things like eating "junk foods" and getting too much sun exposure (remember also tanning booths are not a healthy environment for your skin and have proved to pose a high risk of skin cancer). Take care of your teeth also with regular dental checkups, daily brushing and hygiene. Be wary of "teeth whitening" devices sold by mail order, they can damage tooth enamel. Keep your body fit and tone. Use skin care products judiciously as directed. Click here for complete skin care information

The Commercial Release The model and person for whom the pictures, video, or film was produced are mutually protected under a commercial release which is mandated by federal law. The commercial release stipulates the model has agreed to pose for the production and agrees to give a specific party the right to use the images of her for commercial and/or exhibition purposes, usually perpetual. There are limited and unlimited commercial releases. A freelance photographer most often uses a "stock form" release; a national advertising agency may have a special commercial release drawn up by their attorney. As a model progresses in the field, she becomes more accustomed to commercial releases. It may be wise for a novice model to have a release read by her own attorney. Commercial releases usually stipulated how much a model is paid and if there are royalties (also referred to as "residuals"). Royalties are usually receivable from major television commercials and some national magazine print ads. To see two samples of limited and unlimited stock form commercial releases, click here. There are organizations who may assist in attaining an attorney who will provide counsel for complicated contracts and agreements, in some cases, without fee. For example, The Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts in New York City helps aspiring creative artists in legal matters.

Going To General (Not Specific Casting) Model Interviews If you are being interviewed for modelling representation in general, dress and appear like a professional. Unless the agency directs otherwise (always follow their guidelines to a "T"), wear an at the knee or just above the knee dress or skirt and blouse ensemble that compliments you. The neckline should be modest, but alluring. Don't overplay or underplay sex appeal, and never be garish. Avoid too much jewelry. Remember, the agency is buying you and your body, not the clothes or bangles you are wearing. Wear a mid-heel shoe and sheer, uncolored hosiery. Be sure your make-up is minimal and not ostentatious. Again, the agency is buying you, not your cosmetics. Be friendly, warm and gracious, even if some of the staff members are not. Answer all questions thoroughly, but also be concise. An interviewer needs specific information, but hasn't the time for your life story or, worse, any "sob story." Even if you are rejected, never let that change your being courteous and mannerly. You may need to see that same interviewer again either at the same agency or elsewhere, and at that future time you may be more fitting to the opportunity. Keep in mind, chances are, you will be rejected many times, over and over again, until and unless the anxiously anticipated acceptance arrives for you over the competition. Speaking of which, a model interview is not a beauty pageant; don't be "showy" or melodramatic. In other words, don't overdo it.

How Models Are Paid The modelling agency handles model's salaries and enacts procedures to ensure she is paid. A professional modelling agency or personal manager receives a per centage of the salary for representation and promotional provisions. Freelance models who are not signed to an agent are paid directly. Many major advertising agencies work on a 90 day accounts payable cycle. This means, a model's salary may not be received until three months after she has done the assignment. The same holds true for royalties. They are usually disbursed in 90 day cycles. Unions & Guilds: Certain model payments are governed by a union or guild. National television commercials are usually under the auspice of AFTRA, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Models and actors who do more than one or two television commercials (or other TV/video work) join this union guild. There are other unions also having jurisdiction in facets of the entertainment-communications industries and the creative arts. Required dues are considerable. An advertising agency may attain a union waiver for a model's first commercial. However, a union model always has the better chance of getting the job.

Final Notes Don't be misled by the dazzle, the glitter and the glamour, or by what a charlatan trying to get "promotion fees" in advance may tell you. Modelling, as well as acting or anything else in entertainment-communications, is extremely competitive, stressful and very hard work. You, as any other of the tens of thousands endeavoring the same, will have many more rejections than successes. You will feel often like you are being inspected under a microscope and, in essence, that is what the leading, professional modelling agencies are doing. They must.

If you truly have the qualifications, if you honestly have what it takes, if you have the genuine dedication and focus to endure and you run the race, go for it. Otherwise, don't set yourself up for a major disillusionment and, worse, heartbreak.

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"Can you go to school to become a model? No. A girl either has the qualifications to start with or she doesn't. The big chain schools are franchised, and one or two of them may have good teachers who have been models and are knowledgeable. But, again, these schools exist on tuition. They're not going to tell you, 'You can't be a model,' or you won't take the course. There are the rip-off schools which do proliferate and make millions off the unwary. If a school promises that you can become a model if you take their course, stay away.. I do a lot of lecturing to high school groups and girls tell me that they are 'models,' because they have taken a course and have been graduated even though they may have none of the physical qualifications. Modeling is not like taking a nursing course, passing the course and being qualified to take the state exams. Girls don't have to have height and beauty qualifications to become nurses. These young girls who adamantly tell me they are models because they have been graduated from schools have been quite viciously taken. I spent two years doing radio shows, television shows, and being interviewed for articles, traveling across the country at my own expense to talk about the 'racket' schools, [. . .]. Please understand that a modeling school is not a requirement to become a model. If you have good potential, the top (and who wants to be with any other kind?) agencies will be interested in you."56
...Nina Blanchard, Copyright 2006 The Nina Blanchard Agency, used by permission

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DIRECTORY OF MAJOR MARKET, PROFESSIONAL MODELLING AGENCIES
New York City and Los Angeles

NEW YORK MODELLING AGENCIES

CARSON-ADLER AGENCY, INC.
250 West 57th St. Suite 808
New York, NY 10107
(212) 307-1882

CLASSIQUE MODELLING AGENCY
29 E 10th St
New York, NY 10003-6147
(212) 533-8219

FIT MODELS, INC.
124 E 40th St Suite 1103
New York, NY 10016-1723
(212) 490-1162

FLAUNT MODELS, INC.
114 E 32nd St Suite 501
New York, NY 10016-5506
(212) 679-9011

FORD MODELLING AGENCY
EILEEN FORD FASHION MODELS
Founders: Eileen & Gerry Ford
Present CEO: Katie Ford
142 Greene Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 219 6100
High Fashion Specialization

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GENERATIONS MODEL MANAGEMENT
8 W 20th Street Suite 1008
New York, NY 10011
(212) 727-7219

GILLA ROOS AGENCY, INC.
16 W. 22nd Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10010

(212) 727-7820

GORDON MANAGEMENT, LLC.
2942 Harbor Rd Merrick, NY 11566
(212)936-1001 (516) 623-8863


GRACE DEL MARCO AGENCY
350 5th Ave Suite 3108
New York, NY 10118
(212) 629-6404

KEMCY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
237 W 35th St. Suite 606
New York, NY 10001-1905
212) 279-0463

MARGE MC DERMOTT AGENCY, INC.
216 East 39th St.
New York, N.Y. 10016
(212) 889-1583
NINA BLANCHARD AGENCY
Ms. Blanchard has retired.
She currently authors books on the modelling industry
and lectures at schools and universities.
(see excerpt in the Modelling Career Guide section)

ORB MODELS
4 W 56th St
New York, NY 10019-3801
(212) 957-2862

PARTS MODELLING
500 E 77th St Room 917
New York, NY 10162-0003
(212) 744-6123
Parts Modelling Specialization

PREMIER MODELS
301 W 53rd St
New York, NY 10019-5766
(212) 245-2770

PRODUCT MODELS MANAGEMENT
240 W 35th St.
Suite 1001
New York, NY 10001-2506
(212) 563-6444

Q MODELS
180 Varick St
New York, NY 10014-4606
(212) 807-6777

SUZELLE MODEL MANAGEMENT
100 W. 57th St. Room 15-E
New York, N.Y. 10019

(212) 397-2047










LOS ANGELES, CA. AREA MODELLING AGENCIES

BEAUTY MODEL MANAGEMENT
3495 Cahuenga Blvd West
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 852 8530

BLINC MODELLING AGENCY
1600 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(329) 606 1300

CLICK MODELS
9057 Nemo St
West Hollywood, CA 90069-5511
(310) 246 0090

CME INTERNATIONAL
8033 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(888) 273 4665

COLOURS INTERNATIONAL
8344 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 658 7072

THE DASH GROUP, INC.
550 N Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 993 0900

GLOBAL ONE LTD.
3530 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 380 9206

IN-2-PRINT
8489 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 801 2288

L A MODELS
7700 W Sunset Blvd Suite 305
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 436 7700

MADEMOISELLE TALENT & MODELLING
10835 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 441 9994

MODEL LINE
3333 Wilshite Blvd Suite 707
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 382 4474

MODELINQUE MODEL MANAGEMENT
6464 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028-8001
(323) 460-4350

THE MORGAN AGENCY
7080 Hollywood Blvd Suite 1009
Los Angeles, CA 90028-6937
(323) 469 7100

NOUS MODEL MANAGEMENT
117 N Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048-3101
(310) 385 6900

POIRER- RICHARD MODELS
3575 Cahuenga Blvd W
Los Angeles, CA 90068-1366
(323) 969 9990

PRINT MODELS NETWORK INC.
3629 Cahuenga Blvd W
Los Angeles, CA 90068-1205
(323) 882 6495

PROJECT PERSONALITY
3277 Primera Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90068-1547
(323) 850 6042

Q MODELS
8618 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048-3324
(310) 205 1888

SHINE FE
2007 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90057-3506
(213) 273 8422

WILHELMINA MODELS-WEST
7257 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036-2503
(323) 655 0909

Be Wise, Be Cautious If someone approaches you in a public place (i.e. shopping mall, restaurant, night club) and advises that you've been "discovered" or "you look perfect" for casting (such as a major movie, TV show, magazine), be extremely skeptical. This is most unlikely to be an approach from a professional. If you are invited to a dinner date, a party, our "out for a few drinks" rather than an office, be wary about accepting such an invitation. Why wouldn't the proposal be carried out in an office or studio? Be also cautious about invitations to public rehearsal halls. Anyone can rent a rehearsal room. If you believe someone is behaving in an inappropriate or predatory manner, report it to the police department in the area where such behavior occurred. This is also true of persons approaching parents of children in a public place with modelling and acting offers. These same cautions apply as well to anyone coming to your residence. Professional agents, artist managers and producers work out of offices or studios and do not make "house calls." If you have an online talent promotion on a website and are e-mailed or contacted, ask for the business address and phone number, then, check verify it with a trade directory such as this or a trade publication's annual directory. Consumer phone books do not differentiate between professional agents and producers and "talent sharks."

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MAJOR ADVERTISING AGENCIES

Bates Advertising
498 Fashion Avenue, New York, NY 10018
(212) 297-7000

BBDO
115 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011

(212) 807-7953

BBDO Worldwide - Executive Offices
1285 Avenue Of The Americ, New York, NY 10019
(212) 459-5000

Burton-Miles Associates Inc
171 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
(212) 683-5660

Creative Media Agency
7 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001
(212) 947-7430

D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles
1675 Broadway , New York, NY 10019
(212) 468-3622

DDB Worldwide Communications Group Inc
437 Madison Avenue 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10022
(212) 415-2000



Foote Cone & Belding Communications Inc
150 East 42nd Street, 3rd Floor Front, New York, NY 10017

(212) 885 3000

Intermedia Advertising Group Inc
345 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10154
(212) 965-9449

J. Walter Thompson & Company
466 Lexington Avenue (at E 45th), New York, NY 10017
(212) 210-7000

Jaffe & Partners Inc
172 Madison Avenue Floor 6, New York, NY 10016
(212) 696-5555

James Mc Grath and Young Inc
149 Madison Avenue Rm 608, New York, NY 10016
(212) 689-2252

Lally McFarland & Pantello Inc
200 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
(212) 532-1000

Landey & Partners
501 Madison Avenue Room 601, New York, NY 10022
(212) 838 5900

Landis & Dygus, Inc
192 Lexington Avenue , New York, NY 10016
(212) 545-0030

Launey, Hachmann & Harris Inc
545 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022
(212) 758-5800

Lotas, Minard, Patton, Mc Iver, Inc
152 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019
(212) 333-5676

Lloyd Kaufman Productions
(Troma Productions))
733 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019

(212) 757-4555

Marston Webb International
60 Madison Avenue Suite 1101, New York, NY 10010
(212) 684-6601

Martin H Landey
501 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022
(212) 838-5900

McFadden Publishing
(story illustration-magazines)
333 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
(212) 614-3980

Mount & Nadler Inc
425 Madison Avenue, Room 1600, New York, NY 10017
(212) 759-4440

Needleman, Drossman & Partners
220 East 42nd Street, Room 500, New York, NY 10017
(212) 506-0770

Ogilvy & Mather, Inc.
309 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019
(212) 237-4000
(212) 237-5211 (fax)

Oscar de Larenta
11 East 36th Street 11th floor, New York, NY 10016
(212) 213-1114

Stein, Rogan & Partners
432 Park Avenue South 16th floor, New York, NY 10016
(212) 213-1112

Weinstein, Otterman & Associates
137 5th Avenue 9th Floor, New York, NY 10010
(212) 505-5650

Young & Rubicam, Inc
285 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017

(212) 697-3260




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AN INTRODUCTION TO TV/FILM/STAGE ACTING & CASTING

As outlined in the Modelling Career Guide above, a career in professional acting is hard work and extremely competitive, as well as requiring much preparation before going to casting calls

The Essence & Basics Of Theatrics In acting, you will always be playing someone else, someone other than yourself, with a totally different personality and charisma. You may be typecast; that is, a secretary playing a secretary, but even the secretary you are portraying will not be you. You may, in real life, be a neat freak at your desk, the secretary you are playing may be one who believes cleaning her desk much less a priority than finishing tasks.

Theatrical Training Choosing an acting school is critical. Performing in local community plays is a good place to start, but when you hit "the big city," you will discover the criteria for an actor is much more stringent. This is where a professional acting school with coaches who thoroughly know the professional stage and screen arena as well as how to train actors for them is essential. In New York, the theatrical academies founded by acting director "greats" Lee Strassberg, Stella Addler and Uta Hagen are considered the pinnacle of acting instruction and discipline. They do not accept every student who applies and an audition or reading (from a stage play or film script) is usually required before a decision is made on acceptance. Augmenting this training with participation in Off-Broadway productions and student films (such as those under the auspice of major film making schools such as New York University), albeit the pay is little or none, provides a well rounded training ground.

Acting Methods There are numerous methods professional acting teachers use in their classes or private coaching. Improvisation, or "Improv" is a method wherein the actor performs a scene without a script, from inherent creativity and imagination. The Stravinski Method involves using imaginary props or replacing an animate (person) character with an inanimate object. For example the chair is my father. Susan Strassberg, noted actor and daughter of Lee Strassberg, emphasizes perfection of the character. Who is the character you are playing? What is her background? What is her psyche? What would she do in various situations? The Nolan Methodology is to (with actors over 18) practice acting with little or no clothing to release inhibitions as an inhibited actor is an impaired actor. Can you cry hysterically even though someone very close to you is not dying, but you are portraying someone whose love one is near death? Can you laugh hysterically when nothing strikes you funny? Can you act like a crazy person in an insane asylum isolation chamber, when you are very lucid. Can you act stupid, oversexed, or autistic even though you are not? Can you gurgle and crawl like a toddler on stage, as an adult, without feeling any sense of chagrin? An actor can be compared to a expensive music systems at an electronics center. The broader the spectrum of sound frequencies an audio component can produce, the better the unit is valued. Likewise, the more broad the spectrum of an actor's capabilities, the more valued the actor is to a motion picture, TV or stage producer and the casting director, as well as an agent.

Casting Calls Aside from the roles and types being sought for a particular production, casting notices also advise if the production is union (i.e. AFTRA/SAG) or non-union. If partial or total nudity is involved (for actors over 18), or enactment of strong violence, the casting notice will usually stipulate the requirement. You, as a potential actor being cast, have the right to know, in advance prior to auditioning, of any particular difficult enactments the production may demand. The usual protocol is fitting the role, physically and personna, and impressing the casting director and later the producer and director you have the capability to perform the role they way those who have written the script envisioned. The same holds true for a television or industrial commercial. Even accomplished "known" actors must convince those making the production that she or he "fits" and "can do it." After an open call, there is usually a callback, a second and perhaps even third audition which limits the candidates from the thousands who initially read for the part to the one who is given it. Pictures, resumes and handouts are a must, see information in the Modelling Career Guide ^above. An agent usually handles the contractual and monetary specifics; a freelance is best advise to consult an attorney who specializes in the entertainment-communications and creative arts industries.

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or unless there is an open audition.
Those agencies listed without phone numbers wish not to be called;
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for information on picture and resume submissions and "send-outs/hand-outs").
Legitimate casting directors and agencies do not charge advance fees to actors/models.

ABIGAIL MC GRATH INC.
484 West 43rd Street, Suite 37S
New York, NY 10036

ABRAMS ARTIST ASSOCIATES
275 7th Ave, 26th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10001
(212) 486-4600

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AGENCY, INC.
303 West 42nd St. Suite 608
New York, N.Y. 10036
(212) 245-8888
Child Actors/Models Specialization

ANDREA KURZMAN CASTING
122 East 37th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10016>br> 212 684-0710

AVY KAUFMAN CASTING
180 Varick Street, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10014

BETH MELSKY CASTING
928 Broadway, Suite 300
New York, NY 10010
(212) 505 - 5000



BASS VISIGLIO CASTING
648 Broadway, Suite 912
New York, NY 10012
(212) 598 - 9032

BREANA BENJAMIN CASTING
Send Resume To: Box 20177-PCC
New York, NY 10129
(212) 388-2347

CASTING SOLUTIONS
231 West 29th Street, Suite 601
New York, NY 10001
(212) 875 7573

CTP CASTING
207 West 25th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212)414-1931

CHANTILES VIGNEAULT CASTING
39 West 19th Street, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10011

CUNNINGHAM, ESCOTT & DIPENE
257 Park Ave. South Suite 950
New York, N.Y. 10010
(212) 477-6622
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DENISE FITZGERALD CASTING
151 First Ave. Suite 141
New York, NY 10003
(212) 473 2744

DON CASE CASTING
386 Park Avenue South, Suite 809
New York, NY 10016
(212)889 6555

DONNA DE SATA CASTING
525 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10012

ELYSSA MEYERS CASTING
333 West 52nd Street, Suite 1008
New York, NY 10019

EPSTEIN-WYCKOFF ASSOCIATES
311 West 43rd St. Suite 1401
New York, N.Y. 10036
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GRANT WILFLEY CASTING
60 Madison Avenue, Room 1027
New York, NY 10010

GODLOVE & COMPANY
151 West 25th Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 628 7300

ELSA HOPPENFIELD CASTING
165 W 46th St
New York, NY 10036-2501
(212) 575-5050

FAMOUS ARTIST AGENCY, INC.
555 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-4308
(212) 245-3939

FIFI OSCARD AGENCY
110 W 40th St Room 1601
New York, NY 10018-8512
(212) 764-1100

GERTRUDE FOX AGENCY
165 W 46th St
New York, NY 10036-2501
(212) 575-5050





GAGE GROUP, INC.
315 W 57th St
New York, NY 10019-3158
(212) 541-5250

PEGGY HADLEY ENTERPRISES, LTD
250 W 57th St Suite 2317
New York, NY 10107-2306 (10019 district)
(212) 246-2166

INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE MANAGEMENT, INC
40 W 57th St
New York, NY 10019-4001
(212) 556-5600

JAY BINDER CASTING
321 West 44th Street, Suite 606
New York, NY 10036

JENNIFER LOW SAUER CASTING
520 8th Ave. Suite 328
New York, NY 10018

JOAN LYNN CASTING
39 West 19th Street, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10011
(212) 675 5595

JODI COLLINS CASTING
9 Desbrosses Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10013
(212) 625-0115

JORDAN, GILL & DORNBAUM
150 5th Ave. Suite 308
New York, N.Y. 10011
(212) 463-8455

JOY WEBER CASTING
126 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 206 - 0001

JUDY KELLER CASTING
140 West 22nd Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10011

JUDY ROSENSTEEL CASTING
43 West 68th Street
New York, NY 10023

KALIN-TODD CASTING
425 East 58th Street, Suit 4D
New York, NY 10022
(212) 585 1766

KEE CASTING
424 Park Ave. South, Suite 128
New York, NY 10016
(212) 725 3775

KIPPERMAN CASTING
12 west 37th. st 3rd. Floor
New York, NY 10018
(212) 736 3663

LLOYD KOLMER TALENT AGENCY
65 W 55th St
New York, NY 10019-4913
(212) 582-4735

LIZ LEWIS CASTING
129 West 20th St.
New York, NY 10011
(212)645-1500

LEONARD FINGER CASTING
1501 Broadway
New York, NY 10036

MADELYN BURNS CASTING
121 W 27th St Suite 503
New York, NY 10001-6207
(212) 627-8880

MARJI CAMMER-WOLLIN & ASSOCIATES
233 East 69th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 472 2528

MERRY DELMONTE CASTING
575 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022

MC CORKLE CASTING
515 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10018
(212) 244 3899

MICHAEL LEMON CASTING
413 North 7th Street, Suite 602
Philadelphia, PA 19123

NAVARRO, BERTONI & ASSOCIATES
101 West 31st Street Suite 912
New York, NY 10001
(212) 736 9272

NORMAN MERANUS CASTING
201 West 85th Street Suite 16-D
New York, NY 10024

ON & OFF BROADWAY
165 W 46th St Suite 704
New York, NY 10036-2513
(212) 869-7303

ORPHEUS GROUP CASTING
165 West 46th Street Suite 405
New York, NY 10036
(212) 957 8760

PAUL RUSSEL CASTING
159 west 25th Street. Suite 1011
New York, NY 10001

PENNIE DU PONT CASTING
36 Perry Street
New York, NY 10014
(212)255-2708

RICHARD COLE CASTING
648 Broadway, Suite 912
New York, NY 10012
(212) 614 7130

ROSSMAN CASTING
35 West 36th Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10018
(212) 258 2480

SCHULLER TALENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY
276 Fifth Ave.
New York, N.Y. 10001
(212) 532-6005

SUE CRYSTAL CASTING
251 West 87 Street Suite 26
New York, NY 10024
(212) 877 0737

SYLVIA FAY AGENCY
71 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016

TODD THALER CASTING
130 West 57th Street, Suite 10A
New York, NY 10019

THE WILLIAM MORRIS AGENCY, INC.
1325 Ave Of The Americas (6th Avenue)
New York, NY 10019-6026
(212) 586-5100

WINSOME SINCLAIR ASSOCIATES
2575A 8th Ave.
New York, NY 10030
(212 )281 4044

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A P A, INC
9200 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069-3601
(310) 273 0744

ACROSS THE BOARD CASTING
5287 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027-5700
(323) 957 5700

ACTOR'S HOUSE
5225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 936 6666

AGENCY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
9200 W Sunset Blvd # 900
West Hollywood, CA 90069-3604
(310) 273 0744

BETWIXT MANAGEMENT
12655 W Washington Blvd Suite 204
Los Angeles, CA 90066-2395
(310) 313 6442

BOB WATERS AGENCY
4311 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010-3708
(323) 965-5555

BOHEMIA ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
8170 Beverly Blvd Suite 102
Los Angeles, CA 90048-4533
(323) 651-5001

THE BOHRMAN AGENCY, INC.
8899 Beverly Blvd Suite 811
Los Angeles, CA 90048-2452
(310) 550-5444

CANDACE LAKE AGENCY
9200 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069-3601
(310) 247-2115

CASTING PRODUCTIONS
1759 N Las Palmas Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028-4816
(323) 957-5759

THE CHASIN AGENCY
8899 Beverly Blvd Suite 716
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 278 7505

CHATEU BILLINGS 8489 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 965 5432

DANIEL HOFF AGENCY
1800 N Highland Ave Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90028-4522
(323) 962-6643

DATTNER & ASSOCIATES
10635 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 165
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474 4585

EQUINOX TALENT
8455 Beverly Blvd Suite 401
Los Angeles, CA 90048-3437
(323) 951-7100

ESI KIDZ
8833 W Sunset Blvd Suite 307
West Hollywood, CA 90069-2172
(323) 606-0140

FERRAR MEDIA ASSOCIATES
8430 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 220
West Hollywood, CA 90069-4253
(323) 654-2601

THE GEDDES AGENCY
8430 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 200
West Hollywood, CA 90069-4253
(323) 848-2700

THE GELLER AGENCY
1547 Cassil Place
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 856 3000

IFA TALENT
8730 W Sunset Blvd Suite 490
West Hollywood, CA 90069-2248
(310) 659-5522

INDEPENDENT ARTISTS AGENCY, INC.
9200 W Sunset Blvd Suite 805
West Hollywood, CA 90069-3603
(310) 550-5000

INFINITY MANAGEMENT, INC.
7923 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 672 3200

JACK LIPPMAN AGENCY
9151 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069-3106
(310) 276-5677

JOANNE HOROWITZ MANAGEMENT
9200 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood CA 90069
(310) 271 0719

MICHAEL LIEN CASTING
7461 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036-2704
(323) 937-0411

MPI, INC.
9255 W Sunset Blvd
W Hollywood, CA 90069-3310
(310) 859-7300

PAKULA, KING & ASSOCIATES
9229 W Sunset Blvd Suite 315
West Hollywood, CA 90069-3403
(310) 281-4868

PARADIGM AGENCY
10100 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 2500
Los Angeles, CA 90067-4116
(310) 277-4400

RICHARD BAUMAN & ASSOCIATES
5757 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036-5810
(323) 857-6666

ROHR TALENT MANAGEMENT
1901 Ave Of The Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 557 1122

SANDIE SCHNARR AGENCY
8500 Melrose Ave Suite 212
West Hollywood, CA 90069-5169
(310) 60 7680

SHEILLA MANNING CASTING
2050 S Bundy Suite 280
Los Angeles, CA 90025-6128
(323) 852-1046

SHIRLEY WILSON & ASSOCIATES
5410 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 857-6977

TBS CASTING
8831 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069-2109
310) 854-1955

VICTOR KRUGLOV & ASSOC
7461 Beverly Blvd Suite 403
Los Angeles, CA 90036-2774
(323) 930-2359

WILLIAM KIRWIN AGENCY
1605 N Cahuenga Blvd Suite 202
Los Angeles, CA 90028-6288
(323) 469-5155


MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION PRODUCERS

NOTE: Television/cable network addresses are not listed here,
as they can be easily found in most television program guides such as TV Guide.
Network offices do not usually cast shows & movies. Write to the specific program.
Talent coordinators for programs are usually named in closing credits.
"Reality" shows are the most open to use newcomers.

NEW YORK

Castle Rock Entertainment 1325 Avenue Of The Americ, New York, NY 10019 (212) 636-5690
Filmworks Inc 1123 Broadway, New York, NY 10010 (212) 989-2041
Hallmark Entertainment 1325 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10019 (212) 261-9100
Inside Edition 515 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019 (212) 586-1213
Interactive Media Productions, Inc 1133 Broadway, New York, NY 10010 (212) 255-7482
Lloyd Kaufman Films/Troma Productions 55 Warren Street, New York, NY 10007 (212) 964-2800
King World Syndication Productions, Inc 1700 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 (212) 315-4000
Metro-Goldwyn Meyer, Inc 1350 Avenue Of The Americ, New York, NY 10019 (212) 708-0300
Peter Leone Productions 630 9th Avenue Suite 1101, New York, NY 10036 (212) 974-3700
Samuel Goldwyn Films 1133 Broadway Suite 1101, New York, NY 10010 (212) 367-9435
Sunrise Media 45 West 45th Street Suite 808, New York, NY 10036 (212) 221-6310
Universal Pictures Corp. 825 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 (212) 445-3800

HOLLYWOOD/LOS ANGELES

Aaron Spelling Entertainment 5700 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 575, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 965-5700
Allied Entertainment Group Inc 8899 Beverly Boulevard Suite 911, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (310) 271-0703
Amicus Entertainment 8899 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (310) 247-2201
Anne Carlucci Productions 9200 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 550-9545
Calliope Films, Inc 1551 South Robertson Boulevard Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 277-0986
Carey Melcher Production, Inc 639 North Larchmont Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 962-7020
Cossette Productions (Pierre Cossette) 8899 Beverly Boulevard Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (310) 860-1710
Durrant-Fox Productions 4201 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 555, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (323) 954-8555
Jim Henson Company Productions 1416 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 802-1500
Latino TV 2430 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057 (213) 382-2292
Libens-Johnson Productions 7188 West Sunset Boulevard Suite 106, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (323) 874-0800
LodeStar Pictures Studios 6777 Hollywood Boulevard - Suites 512, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 469-2600
Media 360 6733 South Sepulveda Boulevard Suite 251, Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 641-6298
Michael Jaffe Films Ltd. 12301 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 110, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 207-6600
Miramax Films, Inc 8439 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (323) 650-2937
Moxie Pictures 1040 North Sycamore Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 957-5420
Nelson Page Entertainment 6363 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 465-1935
Night Owl Entertainment 672 South La Fayette Park Place, Los Angeles, CA 90057 (213) 351-9500
Omega Pictures 8760 Shoreham Drive, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 855-1580
Pacific Coast Productions 6155 West 75th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 670-9100
Paramount Pictues Corp. 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90038 (323) 956-8300
Prime Media Pictures 730 South Cloverdale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 934-2312
Ralph Edwards-Stu Billett Productions 6922 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 462-2212
Roddenberry Films (founder, the late Gene Roddenberry) 1640 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 858-6018
Slamdance Media Group, llc 9200 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 777-8200
Spyglass Entertainment 10900 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (310) 443-5800
Stephen J Cannell Productions 7083 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 465-5800
Traffic City Productions 9064 Nemo Street, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 285-6057
Tribune Broadcasting Syndications Corp 5800 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 460-3840
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp 10201 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 369-1000
Winfrey Entertainment/Oprah Winfrey Productions 1626 North Wilcox, Suite 650, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (213) 397-2905

TALENT UNIONS AND GUILDS

THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF
TELEVISION & RADIO ARTISTS (AFTRA)
California District:
Mathis L. Dunn, Jr., Interim Executive Director
5757 Wilshire Blvd., 9th fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 634 8100 los angeles@aftra.com
New York District:
Stephen Burrow, Executive Director
260 Madison Avenue, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10016
(212) 532 0800
aftrany@aftra.com

THE SCREEN ACTOR'S GUILD (SAG)
California District
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036-3600
(323) 954-1600
New York District
360 Madison Avenue 12th Floor
New York, New York 10017
(212) 944-1030
www.sag.org

ACTOR'S EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA)
165 West 46th Street 15th Floor
New York, New York 10036
(212) 869-8530

AFTRA has jurisidiction over productions made primarily for television, usually on the videotape and digital video media, SAG over productions made primarily for theatrical release initially, usually on motion picture film or digital. AEA provinces live theatrucal stage productions. Also (not listed): American Guild Of Variety Artists (stage acts), American Federation Of Musicians (musical performers).

MODELLING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
350 E 54th St
New York, NY 10022-5003
(212) 753-1555

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