Why are Modeling and Acting Classes so Important?

Posted in Uncategorized on March 4, 2010 by Murad Abel

Many young models and actors believe that they do not need modeling and acting classes. They assume that they have all the skills necessary to compete in the market without putting forward the necessary effort. Can a person find a high-paying professional job without any training? No-it often takes years of training to obtain even minimal jobs.

If you are an actor or model you need to know how to do many things such as marketing, profile building, how to apply for jobs, presentation, monologues, and much more. Each of these is essential to help you find paid work. Without them few directors that receive hundreds of requests are going to be able to even notice your resume.

Likewise, you will also need to increase your acting and modeling skills. Once the director sees your abilities in the audition they will make a decision to use you or someone else. If these skills are not high or not up to par then it is unlikely that you will make it all the way through to production date.

Of course most agencies are not honest like MAG Talent Agency. Popular companies charge you $2,000 for classes or charge you $500 plus $50 per month to be on their sites. At MAG we charge only $10 per class and you choose to come or not to come. We also don’t charge you anything to be on the site.

MAG Talent agency is offering modeling and acting classes at a price you can afford. These classes will help you grow in your understanding of the field, your ability to find jobs, and improvement of your skills. Common concepts covered are as follows:

1.)    Your goals and dreams in modeling and acting.

2.)    How to market yourself.

3.)    Building strong profiles.

4.)    Nutrition and weight loss.

5.)    Protection and security.

6.)    Acting tips and tricks.

7.)    Where to find acting and modeling jobs.

8.)    Run-way and print pose practice.

9.)    Etc….(more classes).

In addition, each class participant is required to bring 2 acting or modeling employment opportunities that they can share with the class. This is important so that everyone finds more opportunities.

The total cost of the class is $10 and lasts from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Location: 360 Lounge

Address: 13901 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126 313-945-9900 (phone for directions)

Time: 7:00 PM

When: Every Friday

Contact for Class: 313-404-5855 Murad magtalentagency@gmail.com

Movie Extras Needed Tonight (March 2nd) Grand Rapids

Posted in Uncategorized on March 2, 2010 by Murad Abel

Hello Extras!

First of all we would like to say thank you for your interest in our short film. “American Cheese” is the short story of Richard Johnson, a lonely old man who makes a radical discovery which could heal millions from disease, but his pursuit of this discovery leads him to madness. When the film is completed it will be edited and shown at various film festivals throughout the country.

The small but VERY IMPORTANT part that you will be playing as an extra is that of diseased or ill person who seeks use of the miracle that Richard has discovered. In order to film this part we will need as many extras as possible. So please feel free to bring any friends or family members who might be interested in, you don’t need experience to participate. This should be both a fun and educational experience at the same time!

Now that everyone understands what the story is about let me tell you a little more about the important
details of the film shoot.

WHERE:
4353 108th Street SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
WHEN:

7:00PM sharp to 10:00PM
WHY:
Because being in movies is fun!

LOCATION:
This location is sort of in the middle of nowhere , I suggest using mapquest or google
for directions. Look for the American Cheese sign in front of the driveway. **Note
that the driveway is extremely long-we will be filming in the barn on the property.

WARDROBE: We ask that extras wear the following:
-dated clothes that have recently gone out of style
-no bright colors or slogans
-tacky accessories (fanny packs, rubber bracelets, etc) welcome and encouraged, but don’t go over the top
-no high-end, formal, or expensive looking clothing

We will be outside the whole night so in addition to wearing what the movie calls for
So please dress warm.

IMPORTANT DETAILS TO NOTE:
Pizza and soda will be provided, however if you would like something else to eat you will have
to provide it for yourself. You will have permission to use the bathroom inside the house and
use of the heated garage to keep warm. Please parallel park on the RIGHT hand side of the
driveway only this way we can have vehicles come and go as needed.

Thank you again for your interest in our film. We have been hard at working trying to get it off the ground and now were more than ready to start. We hope that this film will serve as a stepping stone for to launch our careers. Your support and effort truly means a great deal to our team. We realize that the film incentive in Michigan would not be what it is today without hardworking and dedicated people like you.

Sincerely,

The American Cheese Production Team

Travelling in Style is an Art Form

Posted in Uncategorized on March 1, 2010 by Murad Abel

Style is something that is considered a necessity by some and just an extra by others. Style is not often cheap and it takes a little foresight and knowledge to achieve well. Style in traveling can be a very expensive pursuit that most people cannot muster the financial ability to achieve even if they so desire. However, style can certainly improve your social position in life.

Let us take the concept of hotels. The type, cost and style of the hotel can tell people a lot about the person who rents them. For example, staying in the Day’s Inn is very different than staying at your local Hilton. The local days in retails around $50 a night while a Hilton can range from $150 to $300 per night. Certainly there is a huge difference in quality and image between the two. One says “I’m broke” and the other says “I have a little money”.

 Recently, I took a trip to Phoenix Arizona to finish up another year residency in my pursuit towards a doctorate in business administration. On the cheap end I could have stayed at a Day’s in with a package deal including hotel, air fare, and car rental for $650. Alternatively, I had the option to stay in a nice resort, upgraded car, and first class seats for $1400.

 The advantages of the higher end hotel and bill were widely different than the cheaper version. Everyone throughout the process of the plane, the car rental and the hotel treated much better than the people at the Day’s Inn. In addition, the way people viewed me was much different as well. It appeared that the higher end hotels carried a higher quality individual more interested in talking and getting to know me. To them I didn’t look like a bum.

 It takes effort to find trendy places that will help you live in style and feel great. Money is not the only factor here but the overall style and quality of the place. Typically, style and quality do not come cheap. When searching out places I often find locations using travel websites and then back up their claims using online reviews and city guides. This way you get to see much more than what the hotel is trying to sell you. You might even want to type in Google “Best Places to stay in Phoenix” or something similar.

The Global Man

Posted in Uncategorized on February 28, 2010 by Murad Abel

The global main is an amazing creature of skill, finesse and grace. He is the master of change and a king of mental strength. Each day he progresses in his thoughts and life that most people cannot match. He may not look like the comic book heroes but he certainly is multifaceted.

Te global man has skills to complete himself in the highly competitive and often ever changing world. These skills should be understood by any person who desires to improve their life and success on the global battlefield. These skills help to improve the ability of the global man to maintain and grow in position. Consider the following abilities:

Adaptability: The ability to change to a constant changing world.

Education: Growing in education and understanding.

Technology: The ability to use technology to the highest

advantage.

Goal Setting: The ability to set goals and achieve them.

Culturally Aware: Is aware and knowledgeable of global culture and people.

Confidence: Has the confidence to understand to master the world.

Think of the global man as a well developed creature with a keen sense of understanding and knowledge. He masters the skills needed to compete in the world and the people are naturally attracted to him. He understands his weaknesses and continues to improve upon them until he achieves success. People follow him because he is a natural leader.

Classes Offered by MAG Talent Agency

Posted in Uncategorized on February 28, 2010 by Murad Abel

MAG Talent agency is offering modeling and acting classes at a price you can afford. These classes will help you grow in your understanding of the field, your ability to find jobs, and improvement of your skills. Common concepts covered are as follows:

1.)    Your goals and dreams in modeling and acting.

2.)    How to market yourself.

3.)    Building strong profiles.

4.)    Nutrition and weight loss.

5.)    Protection and security.

6.)    Acting tips and tricks.

7.)    Where to find acting and modeling jobs.

8.)    Run-way and print pose practice.

9.)    Etc….(more classes).

In addition, each class participant is required to bring 2 acting or modeling employment opportunities that they can share with the class. This is important so that everyone finds more opportunities.

The total cost of the class is $10 and lasts from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Location: 360 Lounge

Address: 13901 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126 313-945-9900 (phone for directions)

Time: 7:00 PM

When: Every Friday

Contact for Class: 313-404-5855 Murad magtalentagency@gmail.com

New Money for Acting Industry in Michigan

Posted in Uncategorized on February 27, 2010 by Murad Abel

Granholm & Bing Announce Film Training Available for Detroit Residents
Federal Funds support hands-on education in film production

LANSING — Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and Detroit Mayor Dave Bing today announced that city residents are now eligible to apply for training to work in Michigan’s growing film industry thanks to a $438,000 U.S. Department of Labor Community-Based Job Training
Grant that will be administered by the Detroit Workforce Development Department (DWDD), a Michigan Works agency.

“Michigan’s growing stature in the world of film production means an increasing demand for talented, educated people to work in this sector as this federal award illustrates,” said Governor Granholm. “We have worked aggressively to create this strong new base industry as one part of our economic diversification and today we see again that our plan is working.”

Detroit residents can apply online at:

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Departments/DetroitWorkforceDevelopmentDepartment/tabid/81/Default.aspx

The DWDD Film Technician Training program will provide employment opportunities in the film industry through a partnership with the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees (IATSE), the Michigan Film Office, the City of Detroit, Michigan Department of
Energy, Labor and Economic Growth, Wayne County Community College, Wayne County Film Initiative, Detroit Public Schools, Goodwill Industries, Detroit Public Television, Madonna University, Rodney Nolan and Associates-Certified Financial Advisers.

Wayne Community College in collaboration with IATSE, and the Michigan Film Office will develop a college curriculum for the Wayne County Community College District. During the management apprenticeship program, program participants will complete a U.S. Department
of Labor certified apprenticeship certification, and have an option of continuing their education and earning a two- or four-year college degree in film production.

The DWDD Film Technician program will offer instruction to develop the specific skill sets needed to be a film production technician and provide the student with the necessary communication, financial, and mathematical skill training to assure success in the film industry.

The curriculum includes hands-on training with IATSE professionals, paid internships on productions and in the film industry, working in a classroom setting designed around the production environment, working in several studio settings on actual productions,
receiving instruction in applied math-communications-English, mentoring by certified financial planners, individual counseling services, tutoring services and lectures by noted industry professionals.

The Film Technician Training program is expected to graduate 45 to 60 students over the next two years. The year-long course includes 36 class credit hours, 160 internship hours, 180 laboratory hours, and over 820 personal industry contact hours. It enables students
to pursue associate’s or degree and then pursue a baccalaureate degree through agreement with partner universities.

Admission to the program is open to Detroit residents. Screening will be conducted by Goodwill Industries and the grant committee. Goodwill will also provide follow-up and counseling services.

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Be Awesome!
Billy Whitehouse

New Services at MAG Talent Agency

Posted in Uncategorized on February 26, 2010 by Murad Abel

MAG TALENT AGENCY

 

Main Site: http://www.magtalentagency.com

Opportunities and Casting Calls: http://magtalentagency.com/opportunities-and-casting-calls/

Benefits: Free Casting calls, submitting out your information, an online profile, expert advice. We as an agency take 10 to 20% of what you earn through the work we provide for you.

Other Services:

Discount and Premium Photograph: $50 basic package (3 outfits) medium $250 (5 outfits, studio work, picture editing) and premium $700 premium (hair, make-up, lots of shots, 6 outfits, editing). All come with electronic copies.

Classes: Initial offer is $10 per class which includes concepts such as professional growth, run way, print, marketing, etc… Friday’s at 7:00 pm. Email magtalentagency@gmail.com or call 313-404-5855 for location.

Spa Package: $250 facial, massage, pedicure/manicure.

Gym Membership: 1-year Body Blitz in Dearborn Michigan. $300.

Sincerely,

Murad Abel, CEO, MBA

313-404-5855

magtalentagency@gmail.com

http://www.magconsulting.biz

magtalentagency@gmail.com

Upcoming Question/Answer and Interview Session

Posted in Uncategorized on February 21, 2010 by Murad Abel

Friday 26th at 7:00 pm in a Dearborn local lounge we will be conducting a Q&A session about modeling and acting. In addition, we will be conducting quick interviews in order to add models and actors to our group.  This is an opportunity to get your skills added to our agency and start making money.

If you would like to attend and be considered for work within the field please submit your best three photos and the following information to magtalentagency@gmail.com

There is no charge for attending.  Location will be sent to you via email response.

Name:

Age:

Interested In:

Measurements:

Dress:

Shoe:

Height:

Experience:

Email:

Phone:

Sincerely,

Murad Abel, mba, ba

313-404-5855

Berlin Fashion Week

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , , on January 28, 2010 by Murad Abel

Berlin has held its Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week recently with remarkable taste and quality. The show was held at the Hamburger Bahnhof museum which included a huge entertainment tent, four bars, and excellent service. The music was blaring and the guests were so drunk they had to recover with massive hangovers.

The styles seem to be a throwback to the 1920’s where male geeky and sexy secretary seem to fit in just fine. Many of the styles reflect a traditional era before major changes in sex and role relationships. This style seems to be associated with the current recession and its relation to the Great Depression.

The types of clothing that men should be looking for should be a little more dressy with very traditional cuts and colors. The classier and geekier a man looks the more likely they will be in style this year. Suits, blazers, dress shoes, and earth tones seem to be the nature of events. Throw on some black leather gloves and you are on the right track.

Women should think administrative and sexy secretary. Skirts, blazers, thick glasses and super sexy hair are in this year. Nothing wrong with some nice 6 inch heals and a little glitter on the bag. Mixing traditional with a little flare will work well. It is hard to find the money for such items in a tough economy. However, with a little looking around everything should be good.

2010 Male Winter Fashion Trends

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , on December 16, 2009 by Murad Abel

Male fashion trends can be very tricky. Considering that the trends range from extremely feminine to more masculine. As a man who was raised in the wilderness I appreciate the masculine trends much more than the pinks, purples, and ultra-tight pants currently hitting the market. This year is all about “maleness” and dressing like a man.

Here is some advice on dressing this year.

According to Micholas Morine, “A half-length, fur lined leather jacket is the centerpiece of this look. Brown is highly recommended, as black lends a rather serious aire to a very casual look. For inspiration, be sure to check out the “Trent” model from Andrew Marc, or something along these lines from Calvin Klein if you do opt for the black treatment. Calvin Klein has always produced, and been reputed for, very sleek and fitted black leather jackets, year after year.”

H&M States, “The proposals of the collections have, as some people might imagine, subdued colors. Gray tones will have an important relevance. As for the fabrics used in this collection, we can mention some materials such as velvet and flannel that were used in shirts, pants and jackets.”

Love to Know States: “The unmistakable wool coat, the thickly wrapped woolen scarf, the slightly short trousers, the crisp shirt and the slimly cut coat are but a few examples of common pieces typically found in a European’s well-edited closet. Of course, there’s more to it than just the classics; there are also the fashion-forward, trend-driven elements that enjoy some time in the spotlight each season. One of the most discerning traits of European male fashion is its purposeful design, and a man in need of some Fashion 101 need only peek inside any Euro-inspired closet for a valuable lesson.”

SoFeminine States: “We all love an Italian, mainly because they look so hot in luxurious fabrics, perfect cuts and classy colours. This season, it’a all about smart cable-knit sweaters, fitted trousers and tops that hug his toned pecs! You’ll find every shade of grey this season, and the look can be casual or smart.”

 MAG Talent’s advice is to wear fur, brown colors and jeans. Using brown pants may certainly move you into the category of casual-dress. A nice pair of leather boots with fur trim, dark colored jeans, and brown knit jacket. Wearing a scarf as an accessory can add more flavor to your outfit.