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I heard that I could get into print work without having an agency. If true, how do I do it? Also, have you heard of Talent Rock holiday weekend? If so, do you think it's worth it? Thanks,
Holly
You could work freelance, and there are many websites for models that support the freelance models such as onemodelplace.com, modelmayhem.com, as well as regional sites.
Talent Rock sounds very much like one of the (pay) model/talent searches. Since you can submit your information directly to a model or talent agent for free, it's not something I would do or recommend, myself. If there is a model search or contest that is free, or at a very low cost, have at it. It just never made sense to me to pay for an interview or audition, when you can visit the same people in their office for free.
Best of luck to you,
~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.
Experience
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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