The Modeling & Talent Market: Separating Wannabes from Gonnabes

At FASHIFY we want every model and actor to succeed in this business of commercial, promotional, and fashion modeling & acting. However, just like any other business, models are expected to adhere to professional principles, such as punctuality, using appropriate business-related language in your discussion with fashion staff & crews, and respecting every opportunity (paid, royalties, TFP, TFCD, testing, barter, etc) as step forward in progressing in their career.

The fashion industry has not escaped the financial melee of the down economy. Many models have noticed that fewer opportunities are being made available in markets such as New York, Miami, Los Angeles. And as a result casting directors, advertisers, clothing lines, boutiques, even photographers, and makeup artists only want to work with the best models, with the best attitudes. These gatekeepers of fashion jobs can either hire or decline a model’s submission based on whether they fit into these two categories: Wanna-be Model or Gonna-Be Model.

Who would be considered a Wannabe Model?

With reality TV shows like America’s Next Top Model (ANTM), Project Runway, Make Me a Model, Keeping up with The Kardashians, and Kell on Earth promoting the excitement and spoils of the fashion industry, it makes sense that impressionable minds would want to follow in that world of designer clothes, runways, and casting calls. However, these people often times aren’t willing to do what it takes to follow this dream to the fullest, putting themselves in the class of Model Wanna-bes.

If you fit these descriptions, you’re a certified Wanna-beModel/Actor/Actress:

• Modeling is not your job. It is your hobby.
• You don’t treat every gig/shoot with the same respect as a paid one. Losing a possibly large opportunity and burning bridges in the process, wasting production’s time when you no-show.
• You are scatter-brained and nonchalant in your communication.

Bottom-line: People remember you in a negative light. Depending if you do this enough times, you are “black-balled” in a way. You can never assume who-know-who.When your name is brought up or you are seen at an industry event

Who would be considered a Gonna-Be Model?

Having natural talent, good looks, and a pleasant personality is helpful, but success in the fashion & talent industry requires much more. You have to be determined, and you have to be professional. You’ll need to know your limitations and work with people that provide constructive criticism so that you are aware of those limitations.

If you fit these descriptions, you’re a certified Gonna-be Model/Actor/Actress:

• You put every ounce of your being into researching possible job opportunities online, networking, word-of-mouth, and sharpening your skill in any and every way you find available to you.
• You treat every gig/shoot with the same respect as a paid one.
• You read instructions and details. Your communication is also clear and concise.
• You are on time, make the necessary preparation for every casting, every photo shoot, and video shoot.

Bottom-line: People remember you in a positive light, and even sometimes give you referrals because of your work ethic.

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