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Hi there! My names Brittany and I want to be a model but i don't know where 2 start do i need classes or do i just find an agencies. And please recommend me modeling agencies my zipcode is 34135 i live in Bonita,Fl So please help me. Thanks for your time!
Brittany,
Thanks for your note. Unfortunately, I don't have an experience in the modeling world so I cannot refer you to any agents.
What I do know is that you A) have to have a marketable look, B) you have to know how to sell yourself to a camera or walk a runway, C) you need GREAT photos of yourself in a variety of looks, styles, designs that show your range as a model, and C) you need a good agent.
With that in mind, I would encourage you to enroll in some reputable modeling classes. My guess is there are problem some top-notch modeling agencies in Miami - why not call them and ask them to refer you to some top-notch modeling classes, or maybe ask for a general information interview with someone in their Human Resources department who might be able to analyze your look and point you in the right direction.
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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