CESD Talent Agency open call for Commercial Print Models in NY

Many top actors and models are represented by CESD Talent Agency.

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Cunningham Escott Slevin & Doherty (CESD) talent agency is expanding it's Adult Print Division in New York City. They are holding an open call for commercial print models, both male and female. Commercial print models appear in magazine ads, newspapers, online ads, billboards, catalogues, etc., shown promoting products and services. These products and services can be anything from fashion lines, makeup, hair products, weight loss programs, and literally anything that consumers purchase.

Cunningham Escott Slevin & Doherty, formerly known as Cunningham-Escott-Dipene, is one of the worlds top talent agencies based in Los Angeles and New York City. The company was founded in Hollywood in 1967 by Bill Cunningham. CESD specializes in representing performers for on-camera and voice-over commercials, print/fashion/runway, beauty, dance, hosting, animation and gaming, puppeteers, promos/trailers/narration, radio imaging & TV affiliates marketing and has a young talent department. CESD also hosts a Theatrical/Film-TV Department.

After Bill Cunningham opened the agency in Los Angeles, T.J. Escott joined the firm in 1971 and opened the New York branch office, implementing the agency's nationwide presence. Escott became the president of Cunningham-Escott-Dipene in 1981. One year later, current president Ken Slevin joined the agency. Paul Doherty joined the Los Angeles branch in 1989 to run the voice department. In January, 2005 Slevin and Doherty became partners and the name was changed to Cunningham Escott Slevin Doherty (CESD) Talent Agency. Bill Cunningham and T.J. Escott are now retired, Slevin and Doherty now head the agency as partners with Slevin as its President and Doherty as its Secretary-Treasurer.

CESD has a large number of talent agents, over 30 between the Los Angeles and New York offices. They represent nearly 3,000 clients ranging from A-list stars to newcomers. Some of their top clients include Brooklyn Decker, Hayden Panettiere, Freddie Prinze Jr., Jesse McCartney, Mae Whitman (the voice of Tinker Bell), and Primetime Emmy Award winner Jon Cryer. The agency also represents a number of Disney Channel stars such as Alyson Stoner, Debby Ryan, Chelsea Kane, Jake T. Austin, Mitchel Musso, Jason Earles, and Tiffany Thornton.

New York Branch:

Youth Department (which covers commercials, motion pictures, television and theatre), Commercial Print Department, On-Camera Beauty Department, On-Camera Commercial Department, the Commercial/Voiceover Department, the Trailer/Narrations/Promo Department, the Hosting Department, and the Television and Radio Affiliate Imaging Department.

Los Angeles Branch:

On-Camera Commercial and Beauty Department, Voiceover for Commercial Department, Animation Department (all aspects, including TV, motion pictures and gaming), Narration/Promo/Trailer Department, Puppeteers Department, Print/Fashion Department, Theatrical for Young People Department (up to age 30), Youth On-Camera Commercial Department, and Voice-Over Department, Celebrity Commercial Department.

New York Open Model Call Details

Where:

CESD Talent Agency
257 Park Avenue South
Suite 900
New York, NY 10010
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When:

September 7, 2012
10:00am - 5:00pm

Please bring a picture/comp card/headshot and resume.

This open model call is for new clients only. Do not show up to "visit" if you are already a signed client of CESD. If you are chosen for representation, the pay rate for jobs booked varies between individual advertising agencies projects.

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.

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