Factor Women Model Management and TCW Magazine model search in Chicago

Jane Stewart, former President of Elite Model Management in Chicago and Atlanta, is now owner of the model management company "Factor Women" with offices in Chicago and Atlanta. Today's Chicago Woman Magazine and Factor Women Model Management are looking for their next star.

Models such as Cindy Crawford, Liya Kebede, Kemp Muhl and Alexandra Tomlinson have been discovered by Jane Stewart and groomed into some of the most highly sought after and highly paid models in the world.

Factor Women Model Management has positioned itself as an agency built on a solid foundation of history and experience. This foundation allows its talented staff to innovate, create and manage in an ever-changing industry. Few agencies in the world hold the recognition, respect, and reputation that the stellar team behind Factor Women has built.

Jane Stewart also owns a Screen Actors Guild franchised full service talent agency called Stewart Talent with offices in New York, Chicago, and Atlanta. The Chicago branch has a staff of over twenty seasoned professionals who create and maintain solid relationships with both talent and clients.

Today's Chicago Woman Magazine aka TCW Magazine is a Chicago Tribune Distribution publication that was founded in 1982. It is the only magazine for and about professional women in Chicago. Each issue includes features on careers, finances, health, beauty and fitness, food and wine, philanthropic and cultural events, and profiles of top personalities in Chicago.

TCW Magazine targets professional women who make decisions about where their personal and corporate budgets are spent. For over 25 years, professional women have relied on TCW to be their buying guide around the Chicago. It has become clear that TCW is the only publication in Chicago that effectively influences this market. TCW Magazine has an annual circulation of over 840,000 in addition to it's popular website. As of 2010, the publication readers are approximately 90 percent female, average 38 years of age with a median income of $135,000.

Open Model Call Details

Factor Women Model Management and TCW Magazine are looking for the following:

• Professional or aspiring female models.
• Must be between 15 - 50 years of age.
• Must be between 5'7" - 5'11".
• Any ethnicity.

No appointment is necessary, anyone who fits the above description is welcome to attend.

Where:

Wilmette Theatre
1122 Central Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091-2684
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When:

Sunday, April 10, 2011
10:00am - 1:00pm

The top model chosen will receive a contract with Factor Women Model Management, an exclusive photoshoot for publication in TCW Magazine, and will be featured in a fashion show on April 28, 2011 at The Wilmette Theatre with legendary fashion icon Nena Ivon. Ivon is fashion director and special events manager for Saks Fifth Avenue. The winner and two additional runner ups will also receive hairstyling from Marianne Strokirk Salon and makeup lessons from Looks Cosmetics.

Factor Women Model Management also holds open model calls for men and women at their agency office on Monday through Friday at 3:30pm sharp. No appointment or professional photos are necessary. The dress is casual. Wear little to no makeup. The agency is especially looking for the following:

• Serious interest in modeling, females age 13 and up.
• Girls 17 and younger should be at least 5'6".
• Girls 18 and older should be at least 5'8".
• Minors MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

You may download the following form, fill it out and include it with your material:

Factor Women Model Management Snap Request Form

Factor Women
58 W HURON ST
CHICAGO IL 60654

If you are an actor, voiceover performer or commercial print model interested in representation by Stewart Talent Agency, send your material to the following email addresses:

Actors: Submit headshot and resume to submissions.chicago@stewarttalent.com

Voiceover Performers: Submit and 3 minute or less mp3 demo file to vo@stewarttalent.com

Print Models: Submit the below material to submissions.chicago@stewarttalent.com

Send a photo and include your name, height, dress size for women and suit size for men, hair color, eye color, and daytime phone number. Hand models should also include their ring size, and glove size. Professional photos are not necessary; snapshots are sufficient.

You can also mail in submission to the following address:

Stewart Talent Chicago
58 W. Huron
Chicago, IL 60654

NO PHONE CALLS OR PERSONAL DROP OFFS.

How much models get paid

There is no one average pay rate for models. How much a model is paid for any particular job depends on many different factors such as the market the model is working in. A runway show in Miami might pay less than a runway show in Milan, Italy. The level of the model is also a major factor. A model who is "hot right now" or a "supermodel" would command a much higher rate than a more novice, lesser known model. And of course, the type of modeling job makes a big difference in pay scale.

Unlike actors, there is no union such as SAG governing the modeling industry, therefore no wage limits are imposed on employers of models. The pay can be as little as minimum wage to thousands of dollars per shoot and upward.

What They Say vs. What They Mean

Unscrupulous model and talent scouts have their acts down pat. Listen carefully to read between their lines:

"We're scouting for people with your 'look' to model and act."
I need to sign up as many people as possible. My commission depends on it.

* "Your deposit is totally refundable."
Your deposit is refundable only if you meet very strict refund conditions.

* "You must be specially selected for our program. Our talent experts will carefully evaluate your chances at success in the field and will only accept a few people into our program."
We take almost everyone.

* "There's a guaranteed refund if you're not accepted into the program."
Everyone's accepted into the program. Forget the refund.

* "You can't afford our fees? No problem. You can work them off with the high-paying jobs we'll get you."
We demand payment, whether or not you get work.

* "Commissions from our clients are our major source of income."
Our income comes from the fees we charge you.

United States Modeling Legal Requirements for Foreigners

You will need an American Model Agency certified by the United States Department of Labor to sponsor you for an H1, B3 Visa. If your Visa is approved you can work legally in the United States for up to 3 years. Visas can be renewed.

You must be a model of "international acclaim". This means you must have modeled in other countries. Generally the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service will require tear sheets from several magazines you were in. If you have never been in any magazines, it is considerably more difficult but still possible.

Wardrobe for modeling agency interviews

Always dress properly for interviews with agents. Dress sexy, fashionable, and look tall. Clothing that highlights your best assets help greatly.

You need to wear something that allows them to clearly see your bust, hip and waist measurements. The typical model wardrobe is skinny jeans or leggings and a fitted top, with high heels. You could also wear a fitted dress as long as it hugs your figure.

Do not dress like a stripper. Sexy is very different than cheap or vulgar. Hair, skin, nails must be done perfectly. Makeup must be light and natural.

Important Safety Information

NEVER meet someone outside of a professional environment such as a photography studio or modeling agents office. Do NOT meet someone at a restaurant, private residence, etc. You should ALWAYS let someone else know EXACTLY where you are going, WHO you are meeting, and WHEN you are going there.

Let the photographer know that you have informed someone of your whereabouts, and bring a cell phone.

Make sure that you know exactly what the shoot consist of, and never feel pressured to do anything that you do not feel comfortable doing. If nothing else go by your gut feeling.

Remember your body is yours, and if anyone comes within your safety zone, be sure to let them know. I have found that more reputable photographer's will NOT touch you. If you feel uncomfortable as stated before, tell them so. That is your right.

On a professional fashion shoot there is usually a stylist there who will keep your wardrobe neat during the shoot, but make sure anything they do is not inappropriate.

And a parent or guardian must ALWAYS accompany minors. A parent or guardian should NEVER be out of eyesight of the minor, whether it be at go-sees or on a photo shoot.

Modeling Information