Modeling & Acting 101 - A Model/Actor's Diary

Happy April, readers! I know most of us are not thrilled that tax season is upon us once again so hopefully this month's blog post can be a bit of a distraction for you. Speaking of money, I wanted to do a bit of a shorter post that's still very much relevant to one of the big perks of pursuing acting and modeling professionally: getting paid.  I wrote at length back in October's post  about how actors and models get compensated for their services, but I want to focus on the importance of understanding invoicing -- specifically as it relates to common payment terms like Net-30 arrangements. This post will be mainly beneficial for freelancers without agency representation. Some castings state that payment will be made to actors/models using a Net-30 arrangement. If you've seen this term before but aren't quite sure what it means or if you've never heard of it at all, let's break it down. The main part you want to pay attention to is the number after the word ...

March is here and it's time for another blog post to enlighten all you actor and model hopefuls! Building a website, setting up social media accounts, and establishing an online presence is much more accessible to the every day person than it used to be.  We've all seen the disastrous effects misinformation has done when it comes to news/media outlets and social media platforms, which begs the question: how does anyone stand a chance at knowing what's real and what's not anymore? While there is never a 100% foolproof way to safeguard yourself, it is entirely within everyone's power to take note of important red flags and to spend a little extra time doing your due diligence to try and suss out whether a talent/modeling agency is legitimate or not. Let's review a few that can help make the process of seeking representation a little less stressful. ***This post is directed towards those who have randomly been reached out to by someone claiming to be from a model/t...

It's already mid-February, you guys! I realized I needed to get this post up before I blink and we're suddenly in March.  Social media has evolved and forever changed the way we connect with each other. It's no longer far fetched to imagine being in communication with your favorite celebrities and brands.  But we all know shady people are always looking for ways to misuse and abuse these platforms. Sadly, the entertainment industry isn't immune. The ease of access to people from all over the world can make it that much more challenging to tell whether an opportunity like an offer for representation from a talent/modeling agency is legitimate or not. BEWARE OF "AGENCIES" SLIDING INTO YOUR DMs Sure, direct messaging is the fastest way to reach out on social media, but your first instinct should be one of caution if you happen to get a DM from an "agency." The age old saying, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is," still applies to...

Happy New Year, guys! I had to make sure to knock out this January post sooner than later because before you know it, we'll be in February. Anyhow, I hope you're all finding 2025 to be promising so far, although I would be remiss to not mention that my continued prayers go out to all those affected by the LA fires.  Being part of the entertainment industry, it's just heartbreaking to watch from afar and see so much devastation happening to both industry folks and LA residents alike. ***************************** I teased back in December that I would be starting off with a post about the subject of perpetuity and the caution that surrounds this concept so let's get to it. WHAT DOES PERPETUITY MEAN IN ACTING/MODELING? Essentially, it means forever. Participating in an acting or modeling project that requires the use of your image/likeness in video and still form "in perpetuity" means forever. And in many cases, you won't be paid further compensation as a re...