How real agencies work…

We found a You Tube video that offers a great explanation of how agencies really work, covering everything from how agencies make money to what a model should expect when he/she begins working.  This is a brief yet informative video… We also suggest you read the post “Truths vs. Myths in the Modeling and Entertainment Business“ posted below.  

Halo casting for 20th Century Fox’s “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”

20th Century Fox is looking for a bright, precocious and appealing young, male actor to play age 12-13 for the lead role of Greg Heffley in the film version of the NY Times #1 best seller “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”.  Actor must be able to handle dialog and have a flair for comedy.  This casting is for serious actors only.   Halo will hold preliminary auditions Wednesday, October 1at 5 PM at the Halo studio.  (For directions to Halo, please click on the “contact” tab above. )  Those who pass the preliminary screening will be given a script from the movie to memorize for a second audition.  Dress is casual.  No phone calls please.  We ask that you RSVP for the prelim auditions held at Halo next Wednesday.  RSVP accepted through email. haloagency@bellsouth.net

Clothing Company Catalog casting through Halo

Arrow Clothiers is shooting their 2009 catalog here in Savannah.  (For those of you that are on our email list, please forgive the horrible typos in the latest email casting notice….we just caught it!) The photo shoot will be in Savannah October 15-16.  The client is looking for boys size 5 and boys size 10-12.  They are also looking for girls size 10-12.  If your child is already represented by Halo and has a comp card, they have already been submitted to the client.  The client is very particular about size.  Do not submit your child if they are not a true size 5 or 10-12.  This is a paying job with a rate of $250.  Potential for two days of work.

 Directions for submitting your photos:

Please email two photos:  Head shot and body shot.  Simple background, simple clothing.  Nothing distracting.  No makeup on children.  Photos should be emailed to Halo by Wednesday, September 24 at Noon.  Please re-size your photos to avoid long download times.  Photos should open easily without a long wait.  Please include your phone number, your name and the child’s name.  If the client selects your child we will call you.  If the client does not select your child, we will not call you.  Email pictures to haloagency@bellsouth.net

Agency Open Call this Wednesday, September 24 at 5 PM.

Think you have what it takes to be a model, actor, singer or dancer?  Come find out at our agency auditions.  Once a week Halo opens it’s doors to the public for those interested in the fashion and entertainment businesses.  By attending one of our open calls, you will have the opportunity to audition for our agency Director, Stephanie Duke.  Actors will read a script given to them upon arrival.  Models will walk our 22 foot runway.  Singers will sing without music for 1 minute.  (Please have a song prepared)  And finally, dancers will perform a one minute choreographed routine.  Dancers should bring music in CD format only.  Open calls are fun and exciting.  Everyone under the age of 18 must have a parent.  Casual Dress.  Please bring one current, non-returnable photograph.  See you Wednesdays at 5 PM.

Next open call:

Wednesday, September 24

Wednesday, October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 5 PM.

Halo Talent stars in Savannah Public Service Announcement

The City of Savannah asked Halo to provide actors for the Water Conservation Campaign Public Service Announcement (PSA). The PSA is part of an ongoing campaign by Savannah to raise awareness for water conservation. Watch Halo talent perform!

Check out the final cut of the video here.

September Open Call times

If you are interested in auditioning for Halo, please come during one of our open call times.  Halo does not accept walk-in auditions.  Open call times for September:

Wednesday, September 3 at 5 PM

Wednesday, September 10 at 5 PM

Wednesday, September 24 at 5PM

***Please bring one non-returnable photo.  Photos do not need to be professional…any snap shot will be fine.  Children 18 years and younger must have a parent present to audition.  Please arrive at 5 PM.  Late arrivals may have to wait until the next open call time.  However, there is no reason to be terribly early.  Doors will open at 5 PM.  Open call auditions normally last five to twenty minutes.  Please dress casual and bring a positive attitude.

ABC TV casting in Savannah for “Great American Beauty”

Halo Models and Talent Group is proud to be participating in the audition process for ABC TV’s latest reality show. “The Great American Beauty” will give the most gorgeous people the opportunity to show America just how beautiful they really are.  The casting is open to males and females ages 18-30, all ethnicities.  The show is looking for ten people to compete for the title of “Great American Beauty” and a huge cash prize.   Preliminary casting is through photo submission.  If selected, you will be contacted and requested for an interview July 24, here in Savannah.

Feel free to tell friends and family members about this casting.  It is open to everyone…as long as you are open to being on television! Email your pictures as soon as possible! (see instructions below)

Please email photos to haloagency@bellsouth.net

Instructions:

All photos must be received by Monday, July 21, 2008.

Please submit all images in jpg format and downsize photos to reduce download times.  We highly recommend that you seek assistance with this process if you are not familiar with emailing photos.  Photos that take too long to open or download will be discarded.

Please include your height, age and one contact phone number.

Only two pictures per person allowed. The first one should be a headshot, taken from about the chest up.  The second shot should be a body shot.  The client would like to see your build.  All photos must be in good taste.  Photos with lingerie or distasteful poses WILL NOT be accepted.  Submissions with more than two photos will be disqualified.

All rules must be followed properly to guarantee submission.

Please do not call the Halo office with questions, as everything has been listed here for you.

July Open Call

July Open Call Times:

Wednesday, July 16, 2008  5 PM

Wednesday, July 23, 2008  5 PM

How to prepare/What to bring, click here.

Enrolling Now for Summer Classes

Lights Camera Action six week course: Starts Thursday, July 31 at 4:30 PM, meeting every Thursday for six weeks.

Shine Glimmer Glow! six week course: Starts Thursday, July 31 at 6 PM, meeting every Thursday for six weeks.

The Starving Actor six week course: Starts Wednesday, July 30 at 6 PM, meeting every Wednesday for six weeks.

Join Halo Models & Talent Group for an action packed summer!  Not only is our Lights Camera Action Class fun for young people, it’s educational, too!  And our Starving Actor class is educational for adults.  Our acting class is an introductory class focusing on monologues, commercials and improvisation skills all while students get to see themselves on television! The Models’ class, Shine Glimmer Glow, is an introduction to the world of modeling, focusing on runway skills, photography movement, natural make-up application (for teens only), skin care and nutrition. Our classes are not just for those interested in modeling or acting. At Halo, we’ve helped numerous students who weren’t interested in modeling or acting at all. Our goal is to see each student become a self-confident person.

Randall Bentley

Halo Actor Discovery. Starring on NBC’s Heroes, Monday nights 8 PM. Has appeared in national commercials for Taco Bell, KFC, Nintendo and Mercedes Benz.

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