EVER WANTED TO MODEL? If you've ever dreamed about pursuing a career in modeling, there are a few things you should know before you get started. Orlando isn't exactly a hotbed of activity when it comes to high fashion, but with Disney and Universal in town, there is still a lot of work available for aspiring models and actors. Not all of it pays well - you should expect to do jobs for free until you have built up a resume. There are many people in the industry who will try to scam you out of your money. There are several things you should watch out for. First of all, a modeling agency, by law, is not allowed to charge you ANYTHING up front. If they are legitimate, and they think you have serious potential as a model, they will make their money off their clients by booking jobs for you and NOT by taking it out of your pocket. A legitimate agency has an identification number which can be verified with the state government. If any agency or company wants to charge you money up front to get you stafted, DONT DO IT,
Scam companies such as Studio 58 and EModel (which are, in actuality, under the same management) will charge you hundreds of dollars to put your photos on the web "promote" you. You may have to put out a little money up front to have some photos taken and a comp card done, which is your first step to stafting in the industry but be wary of"agencies" who charge you money up front to "promote" you. A comp card is usually a half-sized sheet of paper printed on cardstock that has your headshot on the front and several other photos on the back along with your height and stats. The best way to get started is to have some professional photos taken and comp cards printed. You can even print them on your home computer, although having it done professionally leaves a better impression. You can then send your comp cards to local agencies. Many of them will ask you to come in for an open call and meet them in person. Expect to be rejected - it's part of the business. Make sure to collect tearsheets of any local work that you do - that way, when you are ready to approach larger agencies, in Miami and beyond, you have some experience under your belt. SOME CENTRAL FLORIDA MODELING AGENCIES Ariza I92B Bouthe Circle, Longwood, FL 407-332-00n Azuree Talent Agenry 140 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park, FL 407-629-5025 Central Florida Talent 2601 Wells Ave., Suite 181, Fern Park, FL 407-830-9226 MTM (John Casablanca) 1060 W State Rd. 434, Longwood, FL 407-265-1507 Model Scout 651 Rugby St., Orlando, FL 407-420-5BBB Reeve Agency 7771 W. State Rd. 434, Longwood , FL 407-33I-1784 Susanne Haley Talent Winter Park, FL 407-644-0600 Unique Management 110 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 407-426-9037 Bailey's Model Management Orlando, FL 407-423-7802 Christenson's Group 235 Coast Time Road, Sanford, FL 407-302-2272 Diamond Agency, lnc. 204 W Bay Avenue, Longwood, FL32750 407-830-4040 Dimensions 5205 S. Orange Ave., Edgewood, FL 407-B5I-2575 Global Model Registry 405 Douglas Ave., Altamonte Springs, FL 407-865-9101 Hurt Agency 400 N. New York Ave., Winter Park, FL 407-740-5700 The Reeve Agency 1917 Boothe Circle, Ste. 151, Longwood, FL32750 407-33I-1784 Sandi Bell Talent 2582 S. McGuire Rd. Ste. 171, Ocoee, FL 407-656-0053 Skorman Productions 3660 Maguire Blvd. Ste. 250, Orlando, FL 32803 407-895-3000 Strickly Speakin g, lnc. 7 Executive Dr., Winter Park, FL 32789 407 -645-2LIL
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SOME CENTRAL FLORIDA MODELING / ACTING SCHOOLS Ashley Camille's School of Image 1928 Booth Creek, Longwood, FL 407-332-0L95 L.A. Acting Workshop 407-876-0006 Barbizon 7775W. State Road 434, Longwood, FL 407-331-5558 John Casablanca's 1060 W. State Road 434, Longwood, FL 407-265-1501 Lisa Maile 999 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789 407-628-5989
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