Open model call in Hawaii for major magazine publisher

This Week Magazines has the largest audience of readers in Hawaii.

AB Media Publishing, LLC

This Week Magazines will host an open call for models on Saturday, August 20th. Interested applicants are invited to visit with This Week's model search team to complete an application and go through a brief interview. This Week Magazines holds the no. 1 spot for the “largest audience of readers” among visitors to Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. This Week Magazines partners with community organizations and businesses for special events, promotions, conventions, and magazine exposure.

Open Model Call Details

• Applicants must be local residents.

• Must be ages 14 years and older

• No previous modeling experience is necessary.

• A recent photo is requested, but not required.

Where:

Kings' Shops
Waikoloa Beach Resort
250 Waikoloa Beach Drive # B10
Waikoloa, HI 96738
Click Here for directions.

When:

Saturday August 20, 2011
11:00am - 2:00pm

All applications will be held on file for up to one year for consideration. If you live in Hawaii and are unable to attend the open casting call, you can submit 2-3 recent photos, along with your name, address, and phone number. Applicants under the age of 18 will need parents permission.

Email your submission to the following: puhlsnyder@thisweek.com

Put "ATTN: Paula Uhl Snyder, Art Director" is the subject line of your email.

You can also mail your submission to the office:

ATTN: Paula Uhl Snyder, Art Director
This Week Magazines
274 Puuhale Road, Suite 200
Honolulu, HI 96819-2234

About This Week Magazines

This Week was founded in 1966 and is celebrating 45 years of publishing in Hawaii. That year, their first cover proclaimed "100 & 1 things to do in Hawaii." They now present thousands of vacation ideas in six major publications, statewide including This Week Oahu, This Week Maui, This Week Big Island, This Week Kauai, Pleasant Hawaii Magazine and Queens' MarketPlace Magazine. Over 700 businesses are featured in This Week Publications. Hawaii welcomed 600,000 visitors in 1966... over 7,000,000 will vacation in Hawaii this year! This Week is the largest glossy magazine in the state. They have grown and so have visitor's needs.Their staff of professionals want your stay to be memorable.

About Kings' Shops

A long time favorite shopping experience, featuring famous name designer shops like Tommy Bahama, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Coach, Baron & Leeds and L’Occitane. Kings’ Shops offers worlds of ways to wander and wonder at beautiful works of art, fine jewelry, resort wear and much more. Pick up essentials at Whaler’s General Store, get re-charged at Starbucks or sit down for a leisurely meal at Merriman’s Market Café, Roy’s Waikoloa Bar & Grill or Island Fish & Chips. Free petroglyph tours, an exhibition of bronze plaques telling the story of Hawaii’s Kings, hula performances, Hawaiian music and jazz add to the fun and complete the experience.

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