Careers: Acting, Performing, Directing/male modeling

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Expert: - 4/6/2011


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What do you think male model in Nashville, TN should expect to make if reasonably successful?

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It would depend on what type of model he was; commercial print, fashion, art, fitness, etc., as well as what his look was, and who represented him i.e. a local area agency, or an agency with connections or branches in a larger market.

Also it would depend on whether the model was able to get ongoing work as opposed to one-time jobs which are more common.  Working for a particular label or fragrance usually pays better than a fashion show or commercial shoot.  An art model who works weekly for various art course providers can earn more over a year than a fitness model who can maybe book a shoot every three weeks or so.

For male fashion models who are able to leave the Nashville area, and who have the look of the moment, the prospects can be much better.  The following article has some very good information and figures: http://www.forbes.com/2008/05/05/fashion-modeling-magazines-biz-media-cz_ls_0506...

~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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