Auditioning For EmergeWhen Emerge is doing an open call, or when Emerge is Interested in an Actor or a Model from a submission, we ask talent to come in to audition and meet with us prepared with the following: All Actors are asked to come prepared with 2 short contrasting Monologues, and if they don’t have them, then 2 different styled commercials will be accepted. Models are asked to bring their portfolio books, and be prepared to do a runway walk. If they are interested in commercial work, then they must come prepared with 2 commercials to perform as well. Kids are also asked to come with monologues or commercials as well as their portfolios.
Models
- Fashion Models
- Men - 5’11 to 6’2 in height and range in ages from 13-35 years. We look for all ethnicities of healthy individuals, who wear a jacket size of 40-42, and are in-shape, well defined, and have clear skin and healthy hair.
- Women - all ethnicities, at least 5' 8" to 5’11” in height, with a dress size from 2-6, with reasonable exceptions. Models must be height and weight proportionate to agency standards, healthy in appearance with clear skin and healthy hair, and an age range from 13 years to 35.
- Commercial/Lifestyle Models Women should be 5’6 to 5’9, Men 5’9-6’0. Commercial Models are outgoing, and professional personalities, that are seen on everything from packaging for hair coloring products to cell phone ads. They are everyday people, of all ethnicities, who range in age from 25 to 70 who do not fit the fashion model criteria. They are beautiful and "real" looking people portraying moms, dads, patients, doctors, mechanics, students, lawyers, bankers, and many other professions, and roles in society. You will see the same type of regular-looking people in TV commercials as well.
- Female Plus Models Women of all ethnicities, with an age range from 16 – 35 and of height at least 5’9 to 5’11. Plus Women range in size of 12-14 and must have an outgoing personality and a healthy appearance.
Actors Emerge’s acting divisions are made up of Television, Film, Commercial, Industrial and Voice Over. Emerge looks for actors of all ethnicities and ages, with formal training and professional performance experience.
Kids Our children’s divisions are made up of Print, Commercial, Film, and Television. We accept ages starting at babies, and we look for children of all ethnicities who have outgoing personalities and photographic potential. It is important to realize that it must be the child who wants to participate in this business, and not the force of the parent. We realize that children change their minds everyday about what it is they want to, and like to do, but it is always clear in an audition which children really want it.
Headshot/Resumes A headshot is the most important marketing tool you can have as an Actor. Traditionally, actors have used black and white 8"x10" prints of a 'head and shoulders' photograph of themselves, but over the past few years, 3 /4 shots (from waist–up) have become popular along with colored headshots of top or side of the Actors faces. A professional photographer is a must, and your headshot should always look at you! A good headshot should ‘pop’, it should have something special about it, the eyes, the expression, it should make someone want to stop and look at it for at least a few seconds.
A strong resume attached to a quality headshot is key to an actor's success. Resumes should always be printed on the backside of a headshot. Resumes should include your name (large and bold), Union if any (under your name), stats (left side under your name), contact information (right side under your name), or your agents contact info, and absolutely never ever your social security number. Following that should be your experience, education, and special skills. Always make sure that there are no spelling mistakes or grammatical errors in your resume, and keep your resume clean, and tailored, not a cluttered mess.
Comp Cards A models comp card, also known as a composite card, zed card, is a models most important marketing tool, because it is an inexpensive way to effectively and professionally showcase a model's ability. Comp cards are used on three major levels —by models, agents and the agent's clients.
Models have many different options of creating comp cards. Typically, a comp card is printed on both sides of an 8.5" x 5.5" piece of card stock, and contains a cover page with a full size portrait and a second page with a selection of representative shots from the models portfolio. In addition, model's name, and basic stats —height, weight, three sizes for women (bust, waist, hips), for men (waist, inseam, suit, shirt), shoe size, eye and hair color, must be printed on the comp card.
Modeling Portfolio A Models portfolio is the most important expenditure you will make in the business of becoming a model. The portfolio should be filled with photographs that look as though they have been published. People should assume that the pictures in your book have been used in a commercial advertisement or a fashion magazine.