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Q & A About Modeling
What is the difference between fashion editorial work and modeling for advertisements?
Generally, the models that appear on covers of magazines and non-advertising sections are paid $100 - $500. If you are selected for an advertising campaign you can make $10,000 or more, in fact $20,000 - $30,000 is not out of the question.
What do I need to bring for an open casting call?
Most open casting calls will tell you exactly what they are looking for including age, skill and look requirements. However, many open casting calls are solely based on age, so if they do not specify a look requirement go ahead and show up.
How do I make money as an Actor/Model?
There are many ways to get paid including:
Extra Work = $55 + a day
Promo Work = $12 + hr.
Print Work = $100 + per page or more
Trade Show Work = $200 + per day
Featured Extra can = $500 +
Day Player = $750 + per diem + per day
Production Asst = $150 + per day
Why should I work for FREE?
Most people consider working without pay to mean working for free. Just remember in Hollywood EXPOSURE is the name of the game. You need to put yourself in a position to be seen and heard by industry decision makers. Sometimes this means you may do some work and not receive a financial benefit and in these cases you need to make sure you receive EXPOSURE, make sure you receive credit for you work and a copy of the production to show yourself on camera, this will make it much easier to land paying jobs.
Never put yourself in a position where you are not benefiting. The more you are recognized the easier it will be to get bigger, better and higher paying gigs. It is almost impossibly to start out on top. An acting/modeling/singing career is like any other and takes hard work, dedication and a little luck to become successful. Most major celebrities have been in the business for 5 – 10 years before they became really well known.
NOTE: We all have to put food on the table, so never put yourself in a position that is uncomfortable or is no benefiting your career.
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