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JustMeMatt

Posts: 137

Burbank, California, US

Hi all...

So, I've been asked to help populate a reality show about the women working as models here in Los Angeles.

I've posted a casting notice on here but I was wondering if there's anyone I should reach out to in the community.

Thoughts?

May 23 16 11:41 am Link

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DOUGLASFOTOS

Posts: 10604

Los Angeles, California, US

Are you a Casting Agent?

Sort of like a Casting Call?

Are you a Casting Agent?

Are you Bonded and have a Licence?

Populate...aka Casting Call?

May 23 16 12:00 pm Link

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Kent Art Photography

Posts: 3588

Ashford, England, United Kingdom

What does it pay?

May 23 16 12:02 pm Link

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JustMeMatt

Posts: 137

Burbank, California, US

I'm not a casting agent. However, I have cast things from this site before.

I work with a TV producer.

Reality TV pays based on network rates, i.e. the network that picks up the show negotiates the talent deal.

May 23 16 12:13 pm Link

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Shot By Adam

Posts: 8095

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

JustMeMatt wrote:
I've posted a casting notice on here but I was wondering if there's anyone I should reach out to in the community.

Thoughts?

LOL...oh this is going to be a funny one.

Yeah, if you're using models from MM, make sure you cast 3X as many models as you need. Goodness knows that with how flaky "models" are on here, you'll be lucky if 1 in 3 show up. I predict that day will have lots of dead grandmas.

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May 25 16 12:36 pm Link

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SayCheeZ!

Posts: 20621

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Just a quick note,
MM rules prohibit 3rd party castings.

Also, sadly as Adam pointed out in the past I've posted similar castings on MM for productions that I was directly involved with and had a difficult time getting even one qualified, responsible model.

May 25 16 01:13 pm Link

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Loki Studio

Posts: 3523

Royal Oak, Michigan, US

There are at least 200+ registered model agencies and licensed talent managers in the LA area, and the Producer turns to you to find talent by posting a casting call on MM?

May 26 16 03:43 am Link

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David M Russell

Posts: 1301

New York, New York, US

JustMeMatt wrote:
Hi all...

So, I've been asked to help populate a reality show about the women working as models here in Los Angeles.

I've posted a casting notice on here but I was wondering if there's anyone I should reach out to in the community.

Thoughts?

Having worked on more reality shows than I can remember, I can tell you this: casting is key. You should probably hire somebody who has experience casting successful reality shows.

May 26 16 04:20 am Link

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Risen Phoenix Photo

Posts: 3779

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

What type of reality show?  I did not think you can be a third party casting person.  We don't know who this producer is.  I find this interesting. 

Good luck.

May 26 16 03:26 pm Link

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Risen Phoenix Photo

Posts: 3779

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Loki Studio wrote:
There are at least 200+ registered model agencies and licensed talent managers in the LA area, and the Producer turns to you to find talent by posting a casting call on MM?

+1

May 26 16 03:27 pm Link

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Iktan

Posts: 879

New York, New York, US

Loki Studio wrote:
There are at least 200+ registered model agencies and licensed talent managers in the LA area, and the Producer turns to you to find talent by posting a casting call on MM?

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May 26 16 03:59 pm Link