en http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ Thu, 1 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 Thu, 1 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 60 http://www.audioscrobbler.net/data/webservices http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal The Last.fm journal for mrjpcool. Last.fm journals are a place to talk about all things music. http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal/2009/06/24/2tl5m6_how_to_secure_your_future_on_the_stage Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:48:11 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal/2009/06/24/2tl5m6_how_to_secure_your_future_on_the_stage If you’ve ever followed the work of theater directors, you may notice that they often work with many of the same actors repeatedly. Whether you’re an actor, dancer, singer or model, it’s important to remember that cultivating relationships with decision makers in the entertainment industry is paramount to career longevity. If a successful director takes a liking to you, that could mean steady work for you for years to come.
So how do you make an impression on a director to help solidify your position and success in the industry? Here are a few tips:


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Try to memorize your lines before your first rehearsal. There’s no better way to blow a director away than by showing him or her that you’ve come prepared and ready to work.


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Always be on time (and preferably early.) I know I always stress this and you probably think I sound like a broken record, but in the entertainment industry time is money and there’s no such thing as being fashionably late.


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Come to rehearsal prepared to take notes. You can use a pencil to mark up your script or bring an extra notebook. Sometimes it’s difficult to remember all of the notes that the director will give, or changes in blocking, so make sure you write them down. And be sure to review these notes often so that they sink in.


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Be courteous of the staff and crew during rehearsal. Unnecessary chatter can be frustrating and distracting to others in the theater, so when you’re not rehearsing one of your scenes, stay focused so you’ll be ready to tackle your scene when it’s your turn.


One of the last rules of thumb is to always take great care of your costume and your props. Most costume directors will require that you leave your costume at the theater, however sometimes actors become absent-minded and may take a costume or prop home with them accidentally. I once had a friend who not only took a part of his costume home (a Starbucks apron) but also promptly lost it. He spent the next day driving to various Starbucks locations trying to buy an apron from one of the baristas. While it may sound like a funny story now - trust me - it was no laughing matter.


Are you ready to use these tips to impress theater directors and ensure a long-lasting, and successful career on the stage? Visit http://StarSearchCasting.com today and check out our casting calls for theater auditions in your area and abroad. Good luck!]]> http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal/2009/06/06/2rzqzc_scam_watch_%E2%80%93_fatal_photo_shoots Sat, 6 Jun 2009 09:40:41 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal/2009/06/06/2rzqzc_scam_watch_%E2%80%93_fatal_photo_shoots In 1992, 21-year old model Kimberly Pandelios told her husband that she was meeting with a photographer. However the man who’d led her to believe he was a photographer was actually a registered sex offender who lured Pandelios into the Angeles National Forest where he sexually assaulted and killed her.

Kimberly was probably a lot like many young, aspiring models. She was beautiful, vibrant and eager to take on the world. She’d had some success modeling swimwear and lingerie when she’d discovered a model-wanted ad in a local weekly newspaper. She had hoped the opportunity would help her make some headway in her career. Instead, she met a tragic end.

Unfortunately, this story is not an uncommon one. And it doesn’t just happen to new models. Linda Sobek, a former Raiders cheerleader and Playboy model met a similar fate when she left her home to attend a photo shoot. In her case, the photographer who killed her was at the time a reputable photographer who had actually amassed a small fortune and some fame and who’s work had appeared in many automotive magazines.

We often discuss the growing number of Internet scams that constantly target aspiring models, but one Star Search Casting member recently discussed the importance of remaining aware of the dangers that face models in the real world as well. Every day people reach out to aspiring models on the street, in stores, or through newspaper or online classifieds with legitimate offers. However, there are also criminals who use these same methods to lure models with malicious intent.

To avoid becoming the victim of dangerous crime, always remember to:

Ask for references from photographers, agents or other industry professionals before agreeing to work with them.

Take a friend or family member with you to photo shoots and meetings with agents, photographers or other industry professionals, especially if you’ve not worked with them in the past and you have not secured the job through a reputable agency.

Be cautious of applying to blind ads in newspapers or online. If you choose to apply to these ads, be sure to thoroughly research the agency or photographer that you will be meeting with.

And last but not least, always go with your instincts. Intuition is one of the most powerful resources you have to protect you from dangerous situations. Therefore don’t get involved with a project or an agency if you have a bad feeling about it.

For more information on scams and crimes affecting aspiring models, singers, actors and dancers, log on to http://StarSearchCasting.com daily and review our entertainment industry Scam Watch.]]> http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal/2008/11/08/29ll8f_list_of_my_profiles_%253B%2529 Sat, 8 Nov 2008 11:06:41 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal/2008/11/08/29ll8f_list_of_my_profiles_%253B%2529 This is a list of the sites I am on:

1. http://paperstacker.flux.com/profile/starsearchcasting
2. http://community.urbanretrolifestyle.com/p...arsearchcasting
3. http://ghettobrothers.flux.com/profile/starsearchcasting
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10. http://community.happyslip.com/profile/starsearchcasting
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17. http://emos.flux.com/profile/starsearchcasting
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21. http://americansuperstarmag.flux.com/profi...arsearchcasting
22. http://bambam.flux.com/profile/starsearchcasting
23. http://community.twitchfilm.net/profile/starsearchcasting
24. http://getrich.flux.com/profile/starsearchcasting
25. http://badboi.flux.com/profile/starsearchcasting
26. http://www.addictedtorock.com/profile/starsearchcasting
27. http://www.hardknock.tv/profile/starsearchcasting
28. http://teeswag.flux.com/profile/starsearchcasting
29. http://queenboybenz.flux.com/profile/starsearchcasting
30. http://www.bruceirons.com/profile/starsearchcasting
31. http://rally.travispastrana.com/profile/starsearchcasting
32. http://kdthatruth.flux.com/profile/starsearchcasting
33. http://flip.flux.com/profile/starsearchcasting
34. http://brenda.flux.com/profile/starsearchcasting
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36. http://dtprecords.flux.com/profile/starsearchcasting
37. http://community.shadyrecords.com/profile/starsearchcasting
38. http://starsearchcasting.flux.com/profile/...ecastingnetwork
39. http://community.shadyrecords.com/profile/...ecastingnetwork
40. http://community.mtvtr3s.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
41. http://community.3hive.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
42. http://www.50cent.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
43. http://www.adamjonesfmx.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
44. http://community.ateaseweb.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
45. http://community.artsucks.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
46. http://community.jackassworld.com/profile/...ecastingnetwork
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50. http://www.buckylasekskate.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
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53. http://community.atom.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
54. http://community.colbertnation.com/profile...ecastingnetwork
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56. http://developer.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
57. http://community.subterraneanblog.com/prof...ecastingnetwork
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60. http://community.i4u.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
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66. http://community.vh1.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
67. http://community.meathaus.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
68. http://www.mimsmusic.net/profile/elitecastingnetwork
69. http://community.jholiday.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
70. http://community.rapbasement.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
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72. http://community.dubcnn.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
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75. http://community.esmeeworld.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
76. http://www.davemirra.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
77. http://www.dane-reynolds.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
78. http://community.tricesworld.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
79. http://www.ryansheckler.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
mega_shok.gif . http://www.scarykidssociety.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
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82. http://community.popbytes.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
83. http://www.pcdmusic.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
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88. http://babyace.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
89. http://community.atom.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
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98. http://community.divareport.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
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104. http://community.x17online.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
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106. http://diamond-boy.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
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114. http://community.nikeskateboarding.org/pro...ecastingnetwork
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116. http://community.theplugg.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
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118. http://www.realworlddailies.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
119. http://www.myterrapin.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
120. http://d-s-g.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
121. http://community.urbanretrolifestyle.com/p...ecastingnetwork
122. http://paperstacker.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
123. http://community.blender.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
124. http://fourfour.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
125. http://hollywoodtuna.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
126. http://ghettobrothers.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
127. http://www.dipinthemix.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
128. http://www.kevjumba.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
129. http://jodee.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
130. http://www.davidchoimusic.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
131. http://theq.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
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133. http://theybf.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
134. http://freshy-fresh.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
135. http://www.playarabbit.biz/profile/elitecastingnetwork
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137. http://dboy.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
138. http://ctprince.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
139. http://vipstatusevents.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
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141. http://community.pitbullmusic.com/profile/...ecastingnetwork
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148. http://broadwayk.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
149. http://shawnswifey.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
150. http://nballin.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
151. http://fez.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
152. http://playa.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
153. http://community.happyslip.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
154. http://www.shimmycocopuffsss.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
155. http://singlove40.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
156. http://johnz.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
157. http://ucsoccer.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
158. http://forum.thedailyshow.com/tds/profile?user.id=5982
159. http://emos.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
160. http://sp.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
161. http://thebaddestout.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
162. http://www.kevinmichael.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
163. http://americansuperstarmag.flux.com/profi...ecastingnetwork
164. http://bambam.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
165. http://rally.travispastrana.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
166. http://www.bruceirons.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
167. http://teeswag.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
168. http://www.hardknock.tv/profile/elitecastingnetwork
169. http://www.addictedtorock.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
170. http://badboi.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
171. http://getrich.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
172. http://community.twitchfilm.net/profile/elitecastingnetwork
173. http://abydos.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
174. http://brenda.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
175. http://flip.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
176. http://kdthatruth.flux.com/profile/elitecastingnetwork
177. http://www.mybloglog.com/buzz/community/starsearchcasting
178. http://www.myspace.com/EliteCastingNetwork
179. http://www.icq.com/people/about_me.php?uin=10200993
180. http://profiles.yahoo.com/sscecn
181. http://www.trustlink.org/BusinessProfile.a...VsniLkQxfeK+w==
182. http://starsearchcasting.multiply.com
183. http://Jon.EliteCastingNetwork.com
184. http://www.icq.com/whitepages/wwp.php?uin=10200993
185. http://starsearchcasting.spaces.live.com
186. http://www.aimpages.com/mrjpcool/profile.html
187. http://www.tagged.com/StarSearchCasting
188. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=502903683
189. http://starsearchcasting.wordpress.com
190. http://starsearchcasting.hi5.com
191. http://dreamhollywoodjob.blogspot.com
192. http://www.websitegrader.com/wsgid/1539057/default.aspx
193. http://www.propeller.com/member/starsearchcasting
194. http://pressroom.prlog.org/starsearchcasting/
195. http://www.simpy.com/user/mrjpcool
196. http://www.technorati.com/people/technorati/mrjpcool
197. http://www.elitecastingnetwork.com/forum/blog/jon/index.php
198. http://www.1888pressrelease.com/star-searc...company-pr.html
199. http://www.starsearchcasting.com/forums/blog/jon/index.php
200. http://blog.myspace.com/elitecastingnetwork
201. http://realworldcasting.mtv.com/people/mrjpcool/blogs
202. http://blogrovr.com/fetching/starsearchcasting/
203. http://bebo.com/starsearchcasting
204. http://groups.google.com/group/starsearchcasting
205. http://profiles.friendster.com/starsearchcasting
206. http://www.websitegrader.com/wsgid/1539085/default.aspx
207. http://reunion.com/blogs.do?uid=1269931
208. http://realworldcasting.mtv.com/people/mrjpcool
209. http://www.zoominfo.com/Search/CompanyDeta...mp;cs=QFGyEC3YQ
210. http://www.nextornot.com/mrjpcool
211. http://www.iamonmtv.com/fan/1729/blog/listing
212. http://digg.com/users/mrjpcool
213. http://del.icio.us/mrjpcool
214. http://newsroom.eworldwire.com/newsroom/312506
215. http://optfor.net/user/view/history/login/mrjpcool
216. http://www.orkut.com/Profile.aspx?uid=548791650884562325
217. http://flickr.com/people/starsearchcasting
218. http://starsearchcasting.piczo.com
219. http://weblog.xanga.com/mrjpcool
220. http://www.bbbonline.org/cks.asp?id=1050419191358
221. http://www.asianave.com/mrjpcool
222. http://reddit.com/user/mrjpcool
223. http://www.furl.net/member/mrjpcool
224. http://meetme.hotornot.com/r/?emid=OMEES8K
225. http://starsearchcasting.wordpress.com
226. http://twitter.com/mrjpcool
227. http://my.mashable.com/starsearchcasting
228. http://www.bloglines.com/public/mrjpcool
229. http://sites.google.com/site/starsearchcastingcom
230. http://www.blinklist.com/mrjpcool
231. http://journals.aol.com/mrjpcool/casting-c...isney-auditions
232. http://360.yahoo.com/sscecn
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235. http://ma.gnolia.com/people/mrjpcool/bookmarks
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237. http://www.mybloglog.com/buzz/members/starsearchcasting
238. http://www.zoominfo.com/Search/CompanyDeta...mp;cs=QCCYpTDik
239. http://claimid.com/starsearchcasting
240. http://www.mybloglog.com/buzz/community/elitecastingnetwork
241. http://mrjpcool.stumbleupon.com
242. http://www.youtube.com/i875834
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244. http://9rules.com/my/jonathanparker
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257. http://myworld.ebay.com/mrjpcool
258. http://www.spurl.net/discover/user/mrjpcoo...ing.myplaxo.com
259. http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Jonathan+Par...ributed-a230657
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261. http://hubpages.com/profile/mrjpcool
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264. http://www.metroflog.com/mrjpcool
265. http://www.realworlddailies.com/profile/starsearchcasting
266. http://www.santabarbara.bbb.org/BBBWeb/For...mpanyID=6001494
267. http://www.xing.com/profile/Jonathan_Parker2
268. http://mrjpcool.BraveWeblog.com
269. http://www.zoominfo.com/search/PersonDetai...sonID=848553007
270. http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profi...?writerid=51163
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272. http://www.meetup.com/members/7819666/
273. http://members.nowpublic.com/mrjpcool
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275. http://friendfeed.com/starsearchcasting
276. http://mrjpcool.yelp.com
277. http://starsearchcasting.tumblr.com
278. http://www.utterz.com/mrjpcool/profile
279. http://community.vh1.com/profile/starsearchcasting
280. http://www.google.com/reader/shared/10294148515135217235
281. http://mrjpcool.buzznet.com/user/profile
282. http://www.mister-wong.com/user/mrjpcool/
283. http://www.protopage.com/starsearchcasting
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285. http://www.yourminis.com/yourminis/mrjpcoo...arsearchcasting
286. http://www.alesti.org/?public=mrjpcool
287. http://social.zune.net/member/GoofyMrJPCool
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290. http://www.hubdog.com/u/mrjpcool
291. http://www.newsisfree.com/showpage.php?use...page=1221640523
292. http://elitecastingnetwork.blogspot.com
293. http://starsearchcasting.blogs.friendster.com
294. http://www.flurry.com/people/mrjpcool
295. http://plurk.com/redeemByURL?from_uid=3167...1767400&s=1
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298. http://www.dzone.com/links/users/shared/336877.html
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307. http://community.colbertnation.com/profile/starsearchcasting
308. http://community.jackassworld.com/profile/starsearchcasting
309. http://community.vh1classic.com/profile/starsearchcasting
310. http://community.mtv.com/profile/starsearchcasting
311. http://community.atom.com/profile/starsearchcasting
312. http://community.vh1.com/profile/starsearchcasting
313. http://starsearchcasting.flux.com/profile/starsearchcasting
314. http://community.3hive.com/profile/starsearchcasting
315. http://www.50cent.com/profile/starsearchcasting
316. http://www.adamjonesfmx.com/profile/starsearchcasting
317. http://community.ateaseweb.com/profile/starsearchcasting
318. http://community.artsucks.com/profile/starsearchcasting
319. http://community.bigstereo.net/profile/starsearchcasting
320. http://www.chadreedracing.com/profile/starsearchcasting
321. http://www.flavorofloveworld.com/profile/starsearchcasting
322. http://www.buckylasekskate.com/profile/starsearchcasting
323. http://www.hernameisnicole.com/profile/starsearchcasting
324. http://www.halfwaytohazard.com/profile/starsearchcasting
325. http://community.esmeeworld.com/profile/starsearchcasting
326. http://community.egotastic.com/profile/starsearchcasting
327. http://www.eddiewall.com/profile/starsearchcasting
328. http://community.dubcnn.com/profile/starsearchcasting
329. http://www.davemirra.com/profile/starsearchcasting
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Since its launch in 1998, Star Search Casting has quickly become the leading casting website in the United States. Moreover, as it’s popularity increased among U.S. users, the website soon welcomed a growing number of international users, and now caters to Star Search Casting members based on six continents. In an effort to maintain its commitment to actors, dancers, singers and models in all areas of the world, Star Search Casting has now added the Google Gadget’s Translate feature to help Star Search Casting member access casting calls and other resources in 25 languages.

“The number of singers, actors, dancers and models from other countries who use our website is constantly growing,” says Jonathan Parker, founder of Star Search Casting. “We hope that the translation tool will make it easier for users whose first language isn’t English to access the information, tools and resources on our website.”

Both Google and Star Search Casting are known for providing cutting-edge, innovative web applications and tools for its web visitors. Google’s Translate tool helps webmasters cater to multilingual web visitors, without having to maintain multiple multilingual websites. Actors, models, singers and dancers who access the Star Search Casting website can use the tool to translate text in a number of languages including French, German, Japanese, Korean, Italian and Spanish.

By catering to a global base of singers, dancers, actors and models, Star Search Casting helps casting directors and other entertainment industry professionals scout talent all over the world. Additionally, Star Search Casting is opening the doors for performers in the U.S. to seize opportunities in other countries.

“There are exciting opportunities to dance, sing, act and model all across the globe and our website is helping aspiring entertainers open their eyes to a world of possibilities,” says Parker. “We’ve gotten emails from American performers who have landed jobs in Asia, and Asian performers who’ve landed jobs in the U.S. so there’s definitely a global exchange of talent and it’s exciting to be apart of it.”

To view Star Search Casting’s database of talent from all over the world or to use the Google translation tool to view the website’s pages in one of 25 different languages, visit http://StarSearchCasting.com.]]> http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal/2008/08/23/24muvw_how_to_get_the_attention_of_new_designers_pt_2. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:18:24 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal/2008/08/23/24muvw_how_to_get_the_attention_of_new_designers_pt_2. Previously we began talking about what you need to know to book a job with a new designer. For expert advice, we interviewed Ivory Narvell, founder of the Miss Spokesmodel International modeling competition and designer of ReignSuit, a new line of swimwear launching this year. Ivory Narvell has worked with lots of models, including Dani Evans from America’s Next Top Model and was more than happy to give our members and us the scoop on how they can grab the attention of new designers.

When we interviewed Ivory Narvell, she gave us so much great advice that we decided to create a list of the top tips Ivory shared with us during her interview. Check out these tips below. We’re sure they’ll be extremely helpful in your quest to land jobs modeling with new designers.

Top Tips from Ivory Narvell, fashion designer and runway coach:

Always be on time – if not early. Time is money and no one likes to wait on a model.
Know what you really want to do in this industry and where you fit in.  
Learn as many skills as you can. Even if you are considered too short for most agencies to hire you for a fashion show, perfect your runway walk anyway. You never know what opportunities may arise.
Don’t get discouraged if you’re experiencing lots of rejection. Different designers want different things from models. You’ll get your shot.
Know the ins and outs of the industry so that when a designer or agency approaches you about a job, you can discuss the opportunity intelligently. There are a lot of girls who have a great look but don’t get booked because they don’t appear to take the industry seriously.  
Even if you do not have a professional portfolio, make sure you have snap shots of yourself, preferably with no make up. Also have full body shots because designers will need to see your body type.  
When you’re taking your photos, always make sure there is proper lighting and never over-exaggerate when posing.

Special thanks to Ivory Narvell for sharing her expert advice with us. Ready to put Ivory’s advice to the test? Visit http://StarSearchCasting.com for casting calls from designers and agencies, plus a whole lot more!]]> http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal/2008/07/13/22eg19_www.starsearchcasting.com_delivers_the_latest_in_entertainment_news_%2526_gossip_ Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:27:35 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal/2008/07/13/22eg19_www.starsearchcasting.com_delivers_the_latest_in_entertainment_news_%2526_gossip_ Want to know what’s the latest episode in the Britney Spears saga, or how the Oscars faired in the television ratings game? From Lindsay Lohan to George Clooney, Star Search Casting has the scoop! While actors, dancers, singers and models log in to Star Search Casting to browse the most current casting notices, they also check out the website each day for the latest in entertainment news.

Star Search Casting (http://www.StarSearchCasting.com) has been the leading casting website for more than a decade and provides a comprehensive database of resources for aspiring dancers, actors, models and singers eager to break into the entertainment industry. In addition to being the industry’s #1 website for resources and tools for new and experienced performers, it’s also a great source for members who like to stay up to date on television ratings, award show winners, box office news and the latest on Hollywood stars.

“Everyday our website offers new casting notices that actors, dancers, models and singers at any stage of their career can take advantage of,” says Jonathan Parker, founder and CEO of Star Search Casting. “However, one of the reasons that people decide to explore careers in the entertainment industry is because it fascinates them. Therefore we make sure we satisfy our members’ cravings for both exciting job opportunities as well as hot entertainment industry gossip and compelling entertainment news stories.”

Each day Star Search Casting posts current entertainment news to its members’ delight. Star Search Casting is the only website where actors, models, singers and dancers can look for jobs in the entertainment industry as well as check out a full list of Oscar winners or see how Tina Fey (30 Rock) feels about Hillary Clinton. From one of the largest databases of agents and managers to music reviews of the latest pop stars, Star Search Casting has something for everyone.

For aspiring and experienced actors, dancers, singers and models who want to take advantage of this dynamic website and all it has to offer, membership is both easy and affordable. Just visit www.StarSearchCasting.comand click on the ‘Membership Levels’ link to join. New members who sign up for an annual Diamond membership will also receive a one-year Diamond membership at Elite Casting Network, another leading casting website.

For the leading website for casting notices, talent resources and entertainment news and gossip, visit Star Search Casting (www.StarSearchCasting.com) today!]]> http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal/2008/07/13/22efzr_could_you_be_the_next_ryan_seacrest_or_kelly_ripa%3F_ Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:26:31 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal/2008/07/13/22efzr_could_you_be_the_next_ryan_seacrest_or_kelly_ripa%3F_ If you’re a fan of reality television, then you’ve probably noticed that quite a few actors, singers, dancers and models are jumping on the bandwagon and taking jobs as on-air personalities and television show hosts. These jobs offer great opportunities for visibility and exposure, and can help make actors household names.

To land a job as a television host or on-air personality, you have to be charismatic, engaging and be able to get people excited about the information you’re presenting or the show you’re hosting. If you consider yourself to be well spoken, articulate and confident then you would probably make a great host or on-air personality. Some well-known on-air personalities and television hosts include Ryan Seacrest (American Idol) and Sugar Ray lead singer, Mark McGrath (Extra). Another great example is Kelly Ripa. She started in the business as a soap opera actress, and now she’s the host of one of the most successful television morning shows, Live with Regis and Kelly.

Carmen Cecilia Limardo, known more fondly as “CC” is a Star Search Casting member and an experienced television host. She’s worked in the industry since 1993 and has been an on-air correspondent on shows appearing on Univision and Telemundo as well as the host of the sports, music and comedy show, Thunderbox. CC has a dynamic voice, and this attribute has largely contributed to her success. In addition to helping her land great jobs as a television host, she’s also done voiceovers for commercials for Marshall’s, Burger King, US Airways, Disney, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald’s and tons of other popular U.S. brands.

We’ve had lots of casting calls on our websites for on-air personalities and hosts. When casting directors post these auditions, they often use words like charming, dashing and confident to describe the type of talent they are looking for. Does that sound like you? If so, you could be well on your way to launching a career as a successful television host!

So what are you waiting for? Visit www.StarSearchCasting.com today to search for casting calls for television hosts and on-air personalities. And in the meantime, if you want to get experience as a television host, public access channels are a great way to get your feet wet. Contact your local cable company to learn more about hosting opportunities on existing shows or starting your own show. Good luck!]]> http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal/2008/07/13/22eeqq_scam_watch%253A_beware_of_erick_kent_%2526_the_pembroke_recruitment_agency_ Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:42:41 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal/2008/07/13/22eeqq_scam_watch%253A_beware_of_erick_kent_%2526_the_pembroke_recruitment_agency_ Scams can cost aspiring models a fortune! Whether it’s a modeling school that requires you to take pricey modeling classes or illegitimate agency that sends you a fake check to cash, modeling scams in all forms can cost you both your hard earned money as well as your dignity.

One of the latest scams that has come to our attention involves phone numbers that can drive your phone bill through the roof. If you get any emails with the phone prefix +4470 – do not call the number. Phone calls to these numbers will transfer you to an unpublished phone number and can cost you up to £2 per minute, which is almost four American dollars.

A scammer using the name Erick Kent has been identified as one of the individuals using these high-priced phone numbers to lure unsuspecting models. See below for an example of the messages he’s been sending:

"Dear **********
Thank you very much for your quick reply.
Pembroke Recruitment Agency is a free lance model recruiting agency.
You were contracted for a part time or full time position depending on your options. Your photo was considered attractive enough so we decided to contact you. At the moment we are under obligation from DR modeling firm and we would like to hire you on their behalf.

At the moment your area of content will be trade shows, Print, runway music videos. Location will be London, England.

It will be necessary you send resumes , photos and any documentation that will properly describe you and explain better what you do.

Thanks,
Erick Kent
Pembroke Recruitment Agency
14d Blvd Westminster London UK.
+447031899189"

If you receive an email from Erick Kent or the Pembroke Recruitment Agency, do not respond. If you receive suspicious correspondence from any other individuals and you’re not sure what to do, post the email to the community forum for feedback and advice from the Elite Casting Network staff and other members.

For more information on Internet scams targeting aspiring models, actors, dancers and singers, visit http://www.EliteCastingNetwork.com and log in daily to read our Scam Watch.]]> http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal/2008/07/08/2254vz_elite_casting_network_exposes_the_latest_entertainment_frauds_%2526_scams__ Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:32:38 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal/2008/07/08/2254vz_elite_casting_network_exposes_the_latest_entertainment_frauds_%2526_scams__ As the number of entertainment scams targeting aspiring actors, singers, dancers and models escalate, and scammers become more sophisticated in their methods, it can be tricky to identify the difference between a scam and a legitimate opportunity. In response to the growing number of modeling scam victims, Elite Casting Network ( www.EliteCastingNetwork.com ), in addition to becoming the number one casting website, has also become the leading provider of up-to-date information on the latest entertainment industry scams. Elite Casting Network educates users on how to spot a scam; actively monitors all site activity to prevent members from becoming the victim of popular internet scams; and encourages members to report suspicious activities and warn others if they’ve uncovered a scam.

“Our members use our site not only because they know they’ll get access to valuable casting opportunities, but also because they know our website is a safe environment that’s actively monitored to prevent scammers from taking advantage of them,” says Jonathan Parker, CEO of Elite Casting Network, Inc. “In addition to making sure that the site is safe, we also try to educate our members on how to spot a scam. Many Internet users think that if a site or service charges money that it’s automatically a scam, but this is one of the most misleading pieces of advice circulating the web. More accurately, if the site or service asks for money but only accepts cash or money orders, that’s an immediate red flag.”

The staff at Elite Casting Network is very knowledgeable of scamming trends and it’s this knowledge that helps to keep the site and its members safe. Elite Casting Network staff members regularly and routinely updates its members on the latest industry scams. When members log in to their website, the Entertainment Scam Alert section provides instant updates on the most recent scammer activity targeting aspiring actors, dancers, models and actors. Additionally Elite Casting Network staff members post information about these scams in the site's forums to make sure members are informed and aware of potential scams. Many of these posts occur within 24-48 hours of the scam’s first appearance on the internet.

In response to escalating Internet scams, the staff at Elite Casting Network monitors all of the messages on the site regularly to ensure the safety of its members. Additionally when members access their messages, Elite Casting Network provides their members with an option at the top of each message to flag the message if they encounter spam or abuse.

Elite Casting Network members also work to keep the site safe, and to keep fellow members from falling victim to Internet scams. Elite Casting Network members are encouraged to post information about acting scams in the site’s forums if they encounter a scam or have become the victim of a scam. The forums are also a great way for members to learn more information about how to spot and avoid popular scams & frauds.

All of these measures combined help to combat over 90% of scam attempts on the Elite Casting Network website. For more information on the latest entertainment industry related scams, log on to http://www.EliteCastingNetwork.com visit the online community for up-to-date, comprehensive information, tools and tips on how to avoid and spot modeling scams today.]]> http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal/2008/07/03/21vsu4__www.fabulousflashcast.com_modeling_scam_run_by_carl_carranza_ Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:58:58 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/mrjpcool/journal/2008/07/03/21vsu4__www.fabulousflashcast.com_modeling_scam_run_by_carl_carranza_ I didn't write this but I found it so I thought people would be interested:

I contacted http://www.fabulousflashcast.com after I saw their casting call posted on another site. Then I started doing some digging and found a lot of bad information about them. They used to have a website called http://www.flashcastkids.com but scammed a lot of people so they changed their site to http://www.fabulousflashcast.com. Flashcast still post fake Auditions all over the web on places like craigslist. The Better Business Bureau gives them an 'F' rating which is the lowest possible score. This is what the BBB said about Flashcast:

'On December 18, 2001, we were advised by the company that they would no longer respond to the complaints presented by the Bureau.

On July 24, 2001, the Los Angeles City Attorney filed a 14 count misdemeanor action against the company and its principal, Carl Carranza. The complaint alleged in part, that the defendants made misleading statements in print ads, verbally, and on their website.

On May 17, 2002, Flashcast, and its principal, Carl Carranza, were convicted of 10 counts of using false and misleading advertising in violation of the California Business & Professions code. The company and Mr. Carranza were placed on probation for 36 months and ordered to pay a fine of $4,050.00. They were also ordered to include a statement listing any fees charged, including monthly fees, in all of their advertisements. Anyone seeing an ad that does not contain the fee information is asked to contact Mark Lambert, Deputy Los Angeles City Attorney at (213) 978-8070.

This is their address:
Fabulous Flashcast
3575 Cahuenga Blvd West, Suite 120
Universal City, CA 90068
(323) 969-9006

Has anyone else dealt with this company?

Here are some things I found in google:

1. Business Owner Carl Ken Carranza and his Universal City-based company Flashcast were convicted last week on 10 counts of false advertising and could face a total of $60,000 in fees and up to five years of jail time. Sentencing will take place on June 19. To read more go here: http://www.allbusiness.com/services/amusement-recreation-services/4380114-1.html

2. I worked for Flashcast almost ten years ago and I'm shocked by the fact that they are still in business. We were told to lie to potential clients and when they were called back because their child was 'cute' (ALL WERE CALLED BACK!), the head 'Casting Director' would tell the parents that they were auditioning for Huggies, Pampers, and other well-known companies even though they were not. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/093/RipOff0093945.htm#126469

3. Carl Carranza, Flashcast Kids and Flashcast Companies, Inc. has stooped to fraud and deception again. One would have thought Carranza learned his lesson after being convicted on May 17, 2002 of 10 counts of fraud and false and misleading advertising, and was forced to pay thousands in fines (he was also sentenced to three years probation). to read more go to: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/105/RipOff0105343.htm

4. They advertise what looks like an audition in the industry and then they sell what they call their 'computerized casting service.' So you go there, you audition, they don't tell you about a fee. Then if you're called back (everyone gets called back if Carl Carranza thinks he can get money out of them), they tell you at that point that you have to make your decision right then. There's an initial fee of around $495, and you're obligated for the next two years to send them 20 photos, plus a $50-a-month fee. That's $1,200 over two years, plus the initial $500 registration, plus the cost of 20 photos per month. to read more go here: http://www.allbusiness.com/services/amusement-recreation-services/4380693-1.html

5. The case against Flashcast Entertainment is based on a 14-count complaint against owner Carl Ken Carranza and Deborah Elton Haugen charging them of being an unlawful job-listing service as well as falsely advertising in the LA Weekly and on the company's own website, www.flashcastkids.com & www.FabulousFlashcast.com. To read more go here: http://www.easybackgroundcheck.com/news/10.html

6. I recently signed with Flashcast and parted with $1500 in order to do so. These fraudsters need to be stopped! To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/232/RipOff0232900.htm

7. They kept her mighty busy with more compliments and questions and fake interest, to keep her from reading all of their safety net legal stuff and small print. After signing away her life, she was asked for her identification and credit card for "verification purposes". These people will tell you anything to get your money. To read more go here: http://www.pissedconsumer.com/consumer-reviews/professional/flashcast-%11-carl-caranzaaddress%3a3575-cahuenga-blvd-(also%2c--review-%11-service%11professional-2007040897697.html

8. On top of paying $1500 and still no modeling jobs not even one, my daughter has worked with other companies and clothing lines where they have never asked for a dime. Carl Carranza and Fabolous Flashcast are total scammers. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/260/RipOff0260231.htm

9. Company works from a very official looking office in LA in not a bad area and goes to every length to convince clients that everything is legit. Suspicion is raised by the mountain of very similar looking referral letters printed in the same font almost and the robotic but convincing sales pitch of two employees. Carl Carranza posts fake success stories all over the web trying to build credibility for himself. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/032/RipOff0032559.htm

10. Hard to believe that Carl Carranza and Fabolous Flashcast / Flashcast Kids are still in business, despite the numerous warnings on the Internet and the convictions for FRAUD. Carl Carranza has mastered the art of lying to your face to get your money. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/090/RipOff0090062.htm

11. When Brad was about 6 months old, we got suckered into a uniquely Los Angeles scam by 'Fabolous Flashcast', where we paid $500 for nothing. To read more go here: http://parentingfrontline.blogspot.com/2008/03/march-madness.html

12. We are recent victims of his fraudulent practice and are filing a case against him. Mr. Carranza's scams include illegal advance fee requests, pretense for being a legitimate practice, and use of hardball sales and emotional tactics to acquire money from intelligent and innocent parents. Carl Carranza and needs to be shut down for good. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/132/RipOff0132815.htm

13. Then, we were asked to meet with the CEO and he was very positive about the kids. He then goes through what the company does and talks quickly about a fee of $1500. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/132/RipOff0132815.htm#156769

14. Flashcast kids company is a total rip off... they will fool you to pay money and then they never respond to you ever again... it happened to me and my family. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/093/RipOff0093344.htm#58066

15.Can you believe this company still going on and on? Ripping off parents like us and using our child as a way of getting their money. Flashcast will steal your money and you get nothing for it. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/093/RipOff0093344.htm

16. Don't pay Fabulous Flashcast - http://www.fabulousflashcast.com anything! They are a complete scam company who posts fake modeling jobs for kids in order to get your money! Just do a check on craigs list and you will find they post the same fake auditions over and over. The owner of Flashcast is Carl Ken Carranza who is a convicted criminal. To read more go here: http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/fabulous-flashcast-c76710.html

17. One look at their terrible website and you can tell they are a scam: http://www.fabulousflashcast.com/welcome.html

18.my complaint is against flashcast which is a fraud and scam, this company when you first arrive have you sit in a playroom, where there are pictures of kids that so called modeled for carl caranza. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/260/RipOff0260231.htm

19. Because of the nature of their business, they can say anything they want, and blame their lack of performance and unfulfilled promises on the industry, your child, etc., and hide behind their small print. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/242/RipOff0242913.htm

20. The Fabulous Flashcast scam continues even after CEO Carl Carranza is convicted of fraud. To read more go here: http://www.starsearchcasting.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=137820

21. Flashcast cunningly fools eager parents into believing that their kids might be future stars and commands a large fee upfront. Company is allegedly trying to find modeling work for clients babies and commands a large fee up front. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/032/RipOff0032559.htm

22. I was also scammed. I paid $1500.00 almost a year ago and have only had one casting call that wasn't even for babies! To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/001/RipOff0001927.htm#208336

23. This company is a total rip-off. Yes, something has to be done, to keep other parents from being deceived. They pretend to be a legitimate company but they are far from being a true casting company. I too have been riped off. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/093/RipOff0093945.htm

24. I have been working for Carl Carranza for many years. It is very difficult when we were ordered to give the customer misleading information just to get them to sign the contract. Of course to keep our job we had to do what we had to do. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/093/RipOff0093945.htm#58065

25. I hope you can contact me regarding the jerk Carl Carranza. I will be taking him to small claims court and was wondering if you could be of any assistance to me. Carl has ripped off one too many parents. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/093/RipOff0093945.htm#59860

26. Convicted criminal and CEO of Fabulous Flashcast ( http://www.FabulousFlashcast.com ) Carl Carranza is still scamming hopeful parents who want to get their kids into modeling. To read more go here: http://www.elitecastingnetwork.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=99805

27. Carl Carranza and Debra were very nice in all of the pre-contract meetings (even though Carl reminded me of a smarmy car salesman), but once I signed the paper I was like the invisible woman and they would never return my calls. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/105/RipOff0105343.htm#69300

28. Carl Carranza is a crook. He's been convicted of fraud and false advertising, he's violated court orders by weaseling around his responsibility to advertise his prices by using third-party websites to sell his services. He's lied as to how long Flashcast has been in business. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/105/RipOff0105343.htm#69801

29. Flashcast kids company is a total rip off... they will fool you to pay money and then they never respond to you ever again... it happened to me and my family.. and many more parent that still keep going there... so somebody please HELP ME!!! LET'S TAKE ACTION against this company to prevent it from happening to many other parent. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/093/RipOff0093344.htm#58066

30. Late last month, he filed complaints against two Los Angeles County companies, claiming they were illegally doing business in the entertainment industry. One, Flashcast Companies Inc. To read more go here: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m5072/is_33_23/ai_77757924

31. Be careful, they are a serious scam. They have you pay, then stick your kid's file in a drawer doing nothing for the child until you complain. To read more go here: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Careers-Acting-Performing-1479/f_4696878.htm

32.Half of their site is dedicated to telling you that everyone from the Better Business Bureau to Rip-off Report is also a scam. Fabulous Flashcast attacks anyone who reveals their scam. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/346/RipOff0346190.htm

33.Beware of Mr. Carl Carranza's child modeling scam. We are recent victims of his fraudulent practice and are filing a case against him. Mr. Carranza's scams include illegal advance fee requests, pretense for being a legitimate practice, and use of hardball sales and emotional tactics to acquire money from intelligent and innocent parents. To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/132/RipOff0132815.htm

34. The specific things that they say they will do are:(1) help you get an agent for your child (2) help you post your child on a casting website and (3) 'guide' you as a newcomer to the world of baby/kids modeling. My problem with Flashcast is that they barely do those few things for you, if they do anything at all - and for $1500 I expected a lot more. In fact there are many casting sites I can enroll on myself, I can search for my own agent, and I can read the endless information on the web about how to get into the entertainment business all by myself and save $1500! To read more go here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/232/RipOff0232900.htm

This is an example of the fake auditions they post all over the web. The first thing that tips you off about this scam is when they say "Stable Parents! Financial stability is a must!". Hmm sounds like they want people who can pay them a lot of money!

Flashcast posts casting calls like this all over the web:

"All Ages, Sizes and Types! w/Fabulous Stable Parents! Financial stability is a must!
Modeling! TV Commercials! Films!
College Tuition!
Established Company, in biz OVER 20 YEARS in Los Angeles w/ impeccable references!
Pls email a regular snapshot ASAP to newfaces@fabulousflashcast.com 24 hours!
For more information on our one of a kind service, please go to www.fabulousflashcast.com
MEETING SELECTED NEW KIDS BY APPT. ONLY!
***FABULOUS FLASHCAST!***
(323) 969-9006...select option 1

Recent Projects the talent agents we work with have submitted on:
OLD NAVY, BABY GAP, OSH KOSH, BABYSTYLE, TARGET, DISNEY, ETC.
Location: Universal City Compensation: $582 (approx.) for SAG work, $125.00 per hour (approx.) for Print Modeling Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests."

If you have been scammed by Carl Carranza & Fabulous Flashcast you should contact Los Angeles Deputy City Attorney Mark Lambert at (213) 978-8070. He is currently building another case against these scam artists!]]>