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Hello My name is Naomi Alabi and I'm in the beginning stages of running my own model management company. What is the best advice you can offer for trying to find more work for my models whether that be acting roles or just more gigs in general. Any feedback will be much appreciated and I thank you for you time.
Naomi Alabi
Naomi,
Thanks for writing. The best thing you can do for your models is enroll them in acting classes. I have found that most models know how to work a runway but can't act in front of a camera when it comes time to emote. They need to develop their acting talent, so make sure they get the training BEFORE you send them on auditions.
You should also invite casting directors to your agency to do general interviews with your models so that the models have the opportunity to develop relationships with casting directors. If the CD's like your models, they will be more apt to bring them in for auditions when they see a part they are right for.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
Phil
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Phil Nemy
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I am a motion picture and television producer with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. I am also the author of the book GET A REEL JOB: Finding Your First Job In The Motion Picture Industry In Los Angeles. I can answers questions on a variety of subjects about careers in film from acting to directing to crew work, getting into the unions, successful strategies for networking, etc.
Experience
Former VP, Production for The Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group
Supervised production on such films as ARMAGEDDON, THE PRINCESS DIARIES, REMEMBER THE TITANS, PEARL HARBOR, CON AIR, ENEMY OF THE STATE, THE ROCK, CRIMSON TIDE, COYOTE UGLY, A CIVIL ACTION, ROMY & MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION, NOTHING TO LOSE, EDDIE and others.
Worked as an actor, stage manager, director on broadway and regional theater as well as L.A.' Equity-waiver scene.
Former Associate Artistic Director of Los Angeles Equity-Waiver theater.
Organizations
Director's Guild of America,
Screen Actors Guild,
Actor's Equity Association
Education/Credentials
BFA in Acting/Directing from Carnegie Mellon University.
Past/Present Clients
I've worked with such filmmakers as Jerry Bruckheimer, Tony Scott, Steve Zaillian, Scott Rudin, Garry Marshall, Frank Marshall, Michael Bay, etc.
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