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We
have in the past received several questions relating to our
business, how we operate and what it takes to be successful
in the casting industry. We have put together some answers
to the 3 most frequently asked questions, which mainly deals
with modeling:
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| Q1.
How do I apply to become an Artist, Extra or
Model? |
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| Q2.
Does it cost anything to join CastingSA? |
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| Q3.
How tall do I have to be to become a professional
model? |
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| Q4.
Some Basic Rules |
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| Q1.
How do I apply to become an Artist, Extra or Model? |
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| Artists
and Models are born with talent and great genes and those people
are easy to spot. However we do always find people whom have a
lot of potential and with a little bit of assistance and grooming
these individuals can also become very successful artists or ramp/photographic
models. We manage and coach our candidates throughout their growth
process in the industry to make them aware and also keep them
away from the pitfalls and dangers. |
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apply you need to register on our website at www.castingsa.com/register
using the online registration facility. Once you have registered
you will receive a registration confirmation with your unique
registration number. Please take note that it could take approximately
12 hours to receive a registration number due to some server traffic
between us and your internet host. |
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once off administration fee of R350-00 is charged to conduct administrative
duties on your behalf and create a simple Professional Profile
for you, which will be used to send to potential clients, to advertise
your services as an available artist, extra or model. Details
of the administration fee will be sent along with the registration
confirmation mentioned above. |
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need a selection of pictures with at least one close-up of your
face and a clear full length picture to create your Professional
Profile. You can send us your pictures to register@castingsa.com
after you have registered and received a Registration Reference
Number. Pictures by post can be sent to P.O. Box 35936, Menlo
Park, 0102. Please remember to include a self addressed stamped
envelope in order for us to return your pictures to you. |
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| Once
CastingSA has received your [a] electronic registration, [b] administration
fee and [c] pictures will a consultant be in touch with you to
conduct an interview, collate information about what you want
to do and create a simple Profile and Z-Card, which will be sent
back to you vie e-mail. This will provide you and us with the
best tool/s to promote your talents or natural attributes. |
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| Q2.
Does it cost anything to join CastingSA? |
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| Yes,
a once off administration fee of R350-00 is charged to conduct
administrative duties on your behalf and create a Simple Professional
Profile for you, which will be used to send to potential clients,
to advertise your talents or attributes as an available artist,
extra or model. |
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create more advanced Professional Profiles or Z-Cards an additional
fee is applicable, which can be obtained by contacting us on [012]
344 3372 or clientcare@castingsa.com. |
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| Q3.
How tall do I have to be to become a professional model? |
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do not have any height restrictions in order for us to assist
you to become successful in the industry. The candidates we have
assisted over the years have ranged from very short to very tall.
On average a fashion model needs to be at least 1.71m [5ft.7]
tall. Beauty, Glamour or Photographic modeling does not require
you to be any specific height. |
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| Some
Basic Rules: |
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Never ever be late for an audition or casting. Producers, Directors,
Make-up artists and Photographers do not like to be kept waiting.
Artists, Extras and Models whom arrive late are not requested
to attend other auditions or castings. |
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You need to be very consistent in your behaviour and attitude.
Producers, Directors, Make-up artists and Photographers want to
know who they are dealing with and what they can expect from you
as an Artist, Extra or model at all times. |
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As with everything else in life always do your best. |
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