Careers: Acting, Performing, Directing/modeling for young seniors

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Expert: - 3/25/2011


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My sister (60) and I (65) are both very attractive seniors who are fit, trim, and photograph well. We live in Austin, Tx. in the downtown area which is a fun, energetic place to reside.  Could you suggest various modeling agencies/agent to cotact?  Thanks so much for your response.  Janice

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Is it possible for you two to commute to a larger market, or do you have someone you could stay with in an area like Houston or Dallas when you have a longer job?  If so, there are more agencies - and more work - available.

Below are a few agencies from the Screen Actor's Guild list of franchised agents that have modeling divisions, and appear to represent mature models.

The Campbell Agency
3838 OAK LAWN AVENUE STE 900 DALLAS, TX 75219
214-522-8991
http://www.thecampbellagency.com
From their website:
For general information on submissions and getting started in the industry, call our Info Line at (214) 559-6989.

Kim Dawson Agency
1645 STEMMONS FREEWAY, DALLAS, TX 75207
214-638-2414
http://kimdawsonagency.com
Although their website seems to indicate otherwise, they do have a commercial print division where height and age do not seem to be a factor.  An example:
http://kimdawsonagency.com/models/commercial_print_women/all/187

The Linicomn Agency
17304 PRESTON RD STE 800 DALLAS, TX 75252
972-612-3455
http://www.thelinicomnagency.com

Page.713
1535 W. LOOP SOUTH, #110, HOUSTON, TX 77027
713-807-8222
http://www.page713.com
Does represent mature commercial print models - although they may want you to do acting as well.

Pastorini Bosby Talent Agency
6300 WEST LOOP SOUTH STE 350 BELLAIRE, TX 77401
713-266-4488
http://www.pastorini-bosbytalent.com
They do represent commercial print models, but I couldn't find what age ranges they prefer.

I hope that you and your sister are able to get to one of the areas above, and find an agency who can work well for you.

Good luck to you both!
~Kitty

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Kitty Kavey

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I can answer questions from those looking to get into the fashion or commercial modeling industry. Specifically, the requirements, what is needed, how to find an agent, what they look for, how to avoid scams, the difference between what a commercial model does, and a fashion model, would travel/relocation be required, what is on a comp card and in your portfolio.

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Both my acting and modeling resume/portfolio is available online on my website. I am a member of the Screen Actors Guild, and also have available my actor's demo reel and voice-over demo online. I founded both the Florida-Models.com and Florida-Actors.com websites, which provide free modeling and acting info to the public. I have moved into directing, producing and screenwriting - and have won awards for my writing. I have worked in the industry as both a model and actress in Florida, New York City and Los Angeles until October 2007. I now reside in Europe.

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