Modeling is tough business. You need every break you can get from every director, manager, advertising agent, etc… There are no “free-bees” in Detroit area modeling. If you don’t have the desire and the ability to do anything it takes to get to the top it is likely you won’t succeed.

 The modeling world is known for its “eat them and spit them out mentality”. Many a Detroit model has gone to New York and came back with their hearts broken and their dreams smashed. They went with great hopes only to find they are not yet tough enough for the challenge.

 In the modeling industry you are not paid for your ability to talk or your ability to question the photographer. Only once you have achieved a high rank in the field with “name recognition” will you be paid as a spokes model. Until that point you are paid for your beauty.

 The distinction is very important in order to understand the modeling field. Photographers want ladies that follow direction and do not give “lip service” or complaint. They are paying you for your appearance and little more. Therefore if you are serious about modeling then you must be serious about taking direction.

 Finding jobs modeling is also very hard. One needs to consider the hours spent in browsing online, applying to jobs, and showing up at casting calls. Some of these will make you big while others will waste your time. Make sure you know the difference between the two.

 Finding an agency like http://www.magtalentagency.com can help you in your career. We can work with you to find great pictures and opportunities that will put money in your pocket. If you are serious you might want to send three pictures (one full length) and the following information to magtalentagency@gmail.com

Name:

Age:

Interested In:

Height:

Weight:

Dress:

Shoe:

Experience:

Email for Clients:

Phone number we can contact you:  

Modeling jobs are tightening in the Detroit area. Locations for shoots are increasing becoming smaller and less well compensated. Models are complaining that the industry is overrun with amateurs and sharks.

 Many of the reasons are directly tied to the economy of the area. With an unemployment rate of 30% man small time business owners don’t have the money to hire models. They have been cash strapped by the economy and are suffering. In addition, they are doing anything within their power to keep their businesses “floating”.

Ladies are also out in droves trying to find new ways of making money. Amateur models are applying everywhere in hopes of finding someone who will hire them. Most of the pay is mostly under one hundred dollars. The more the competition the more the pay decreases. One of the worst things a business can do is drop their advertising budget.

 Without new sources of sale and income they won’t have a business. Therefore, finding and using models can help them if they consider the long term implications of being cheap.

Attitude is one of the most important factors in life and in modeling. Models that have wonderful attitudes and are easy going allow directors to produce their best work. However, the opposite can be true for models who are difficult people and difficult to work with.  Attitude can determine your ability to succeed in the modeling field.

Attitude Separates You from the Rest: There are plenty of pretty faces but there are many less models that look great and act well. Assuming beauty is common in the modeling industry it is often the personality of the model that will shine. Poor attitude often equates to less jobs.

Attitudes Can Show Professionalism: Positive attitudes can show professionalism that directors want to see. Models should understand that the directors, the investors in the project, and the cameramen are all spending their resources and time. She is not the only person within the project. Models with poor attitudes are difficult to work with and often don’t show up on time or agree to the terms.

“The Princess”: A “Princess is often characterized by the concept that since a person is pretty they need to be nasty to others. To many people who have worked in the field this creates immediate dislike toward the model. They have worked with many pretty faces and are no longer impressed. Amateurs are rude while professionals are easy to work with.

Things You can Do to have the Right Attitude:

Smile.

Be Enthusiastic with the work.

Be on time to your appointment and show up

Be willing to try new things.

Get involved in as much as you can.

Understand that amateur models may need to put in their time, money and energy to get recognition.

Do not bring your boyfriend to appointments (very unprofessional). Bring another lady if you need to.

If you are running late call to let the director know.

Kork TV finally finished with two packed houses the weekend of November 7^th and 8^th. Kork TV is an original production by Len Fischer who is also the director of the show. He has been involved in theater most of his life but has only recently, in the past few years, moved into producing working productions.

The crowds cheered as the comedians performed on stage. The main character Murad Abel played Reginald who was forced to run a local television show instead of going to jail for defrauding viewers of his televangelist show. The second major character was Michael who played Simon who was similarly convicted.

As they move into Kork Idaho and take over the station they are met with a weird combination of Kork residents known as “Korkers”. The theater production consists of a farmer, a Carol Barnett look alike, an incompetent production assistant, a tough ex-wife, a narcoleptic weather man, and a stuttering sports guy. The total production is full of laughter and excitement.

You may contact Inspire Theater through the following address http://www.inspiretheatre.com/index.htm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Eric Cedo
October 22, 2009 Director of Marketing
(313) 492-9090

Unity Studios Moving Forward

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The following statement is from Jimmy Lifton, president, Unity Studios. Lifton is commenting on a news story expected to air tonight on WDIV-TV based on an ambush interview conducted yesterday with representatives of Unity Studios. We believe the story is likely to create the impression that Unity Studios is not moving forward or is somehow facing significant difficulties. That is simply false.

Unity Studios is moving forward. It is important however, for us to acknowledge that certain project milestones have been slow to reach its desired goal due to many factors out of our control.

This project, one that requires significant financing and government approvals, has been hampered by the depression engulfing our economy. In addition, the negative perceptions created by some politicians in Lansing who threatened to reduce or eliminate Michigan’s best-in-the-nation film tax credits have slowed down all the state’s studio projects.

Even with these hurdles, Unity is moving forward. The Lifton Institute for Media Skills begins its first classes next week, despite the hardships imposed by the State running out of funds for job training. The construction process for the film stages, production services and post-production suites, all within the walls of its 600,000 square foot production building, has begun. The firm of Burton Share Management has been selected by Unity Studios as General Contractor for studio construction activities. Hobbs and Black out of Ann Arbor has been brought on as Architect for Unity. Movie projects have been slated and begin pre-production next month.

If Unity Studios has created public expectations we have not met based on those announced deadlines, we apologize. However again, Unity Studios is moving forward and any news story that creates a contrary impression is simply false.

We are proud to be moving forward, and doing it in Allen Park, Michigan.

We look forward to making important announcements in the coming weeks and months.