Barefoot Modelsandtalent

09/06/2024

CONGRATS to Pat for booking a commercial in Mississippi! 👏👏

09/05/2024

MOBILE ACTING CLASS TOMORROW! 🎬
THURSDAY IS THE DAY!
Thursday Sept 5th 7-10PM
Gary Grubbs acting class- ages 18 and up
Days Inn
700 W Interstate I-65 Service Rd south
Mobile, Al
(near Half shell oyster bar)
$40 at door- cash, check or venmo!
Contact him at [email protected] to get on the class email list!

09/04/2024

Working on a video project shooting in the panhandle of Florida.
looking for 2 characters if you know any actors who would want to audition. REAL actors- There's a script involved.

Always a paid project from me.
Male - 20-30 - surfer type
Female - 20-30. Hispanic/latino
submit to [email protected] subject: you tube
Send your headshots, acting resume, casting links, reels to show me your look and acting abilities. As well as info below
name, age, height,clothing sizes, cell #, city/state you live in.
Thanks!
Please share with your actor friends along the Gulf coast that might be right for this shoot.

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09/03/2024

TUESDAY TIP:
ASKING FOR ACTING CRITIQUE comes with answers and opinions you might not want to hear.
Reaching out for help on auditions, reels, headshots etc is a sign you are ready to work hard and make some changes and want to know what to change and how.
-Acting coaches can be hired for this! Should be your go to!
As an agent I'm always here for the talent we rep to help make those decisions and changes to best show your skills.
Do I give unsolicited advice? YES all the time 😜Take it or leave it

-However when a potential actor reaches out personally asking for critique (phone, emails or social media) submit or meets with me asking me why they're not booking anything after years of auditioning or why they can't book past small independent projects, I ask them to send me their auditions, casting links,reel, headshots. Naturally I find some (or a lot)of miscues or mistakes that can easily be modified by talent.
There are 3 types of answers I'm given
-excuses for their poor performance the day they shot it or shock- not happy with my feedback
-silence (they're thinking of which way to go)
-Why didn't anyone ever tell me this before I had no idea- I will work on these changes in my upcoming submissions.
WHICH ONE ARE YOU? Reach out get a 2nd opinion from an acting coach- Learn from several acting coaches-don't ask friends and family though 😁

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08/30/2024

CONGRATS to Camille for booking a television commercial in New Orleans! 🤩🤩

08/28/2024

AGENCY REPPED TALENT ONLY! 🎸

Rock band teens for a commercial-age 13-19
bassist, guitarist-drummer.
Male or female any ethnicity.
Will actually have to play for auditions.
EMAIL ME!

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08/28/2024

CONGRATS to Steffanie for booking a commercial in New Orleans! 👏👏

08/27/2024

MOBILE ACTING CLASS TOMORROW! 🎬
YES! ON A WEDNESDAY!
Wednesday Augut 28th 7-10PM
Gary Grubbs acting class- ages 18 and up
Days Inn
700 W Interstate I-65 Service Rd south
Mobile, Al
(near Half shell oyster bar)
$40 at door- cash, check or venmo!
Contact him at [email protected] to get on the class email list!

08/27/2024

TUESDAY TIP:
KID AUDITIONS
disclaimer: I don't see this happening within the agency- however I am on several kid and adult acting pages and they share kid auditions that I want to 🤦‍♀️- also I don't mind hitting that "reject audition" button.🙃
Kid audition have to look professional and they have to look like little professionals. They stand there still, in one spot, speak their own slate and stand still while you get that full body shot in.
For personality auditions it is NOT OK to let your child run in circles, hop around in circles,scream, yell or act like bees are on them (All kids can do this)- So it's not a personality slate or acting -and quite frankly shows undisciplined behavior on camera. Reason I say this is that some parents think that's cute and shows personality and turn it in to CD's.
Kid actors are special and so are the kid actor parents who are working hard to follow directions and turn in great auditions! (Mine are great! )
👏👏👏 to the kids and parents working hard in this industry raising little professional actors!

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08/23/2024

FUN FRIDAY!

Post a pic of your professional looking home audition space for newbies. Camera-tripod-backdrop- lighting etc..

The shirt you wear against your backdrop matters. Chose a color that matches the character but that does not match the color of the backdrop.

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08/21/2024

MOBILE ACTING CLASS TOMORROW! 🎬
Thursday August 22nd 7-10PM
Gary Grubbs acting class- ages 18 and up
Days Inn
700 W Interstate I-65 Service Rd south
Mobile, Al
(near Half shell oyster bar)
$40 at door- cash, check or venmo!
Contact him at [email protected] to get on the class email list!

08/21/2024

Working on a few commercials!
Submit to me if you or your child actor fits either of these roles!
-Male actor- 25-65 who can do a great New York accent-any ethnicity
-White little boy actor - 4-9 years old that has experience in either theater or as on camera talent- he will have to act.
submit your headshots an acting resume
[email protected] subject: healthcare
2 pics- a close up smile and a full body shot head to toe. these cannot be selfies. include the following info.
name-age-height-clothing sizes-parents name-cell number-city/state you live in.
Thanks!

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08/19/2024

Looking for models or actors who are athletic and can play pickleball for a commercial.
This is not for pickleball players who do not work in this industry although I'm sure they are great at it!
Of course it's always a paid job with us.
here's how to submit:
[email protected] subject: pickleball
male/female-any ethnicity - ages 30-50
name- age- height-clothing sizes-cell number-city/state you live in. Your headshot/portfolio - close up smile and full body shot.
If you are right for the job, we will email you back audition info.
We expect all auditions to look professional and in a professional studio type setting.
THANK YOU!

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08/16/2024

Keep an eye out for Creek in the film Gunner released in theaters today! Here's the trailer!
https://fb.watch/t-7J-cHpjU/

08/15/2024

CONGRATS to Griffin for booking a television commercial in Alabama! 👏👏

08/13/2024

TUESDAY TIP:
AUDITION mistakes that could get your audition passed over(or deleted) in 10 seconds of watching.
-shooting on a GREEN screen/backdrop
-Filming your slate and/or audition with camera vertical instead of horizontal/landscape mode.
-filming an audition with someone holding the camera in their hand instead of having it still and on a tripod.
-junk on your floors, behind you or on the sides of your walls during an audition.
-doing an audition or callback in a car because you are at work or traveling. (even if the role is IN a car, don't)
-not filming on a solid backdrop. Doors, room corners, doorways,bathrooms and curtains are not a solid backdrop. Solid also means flat and ironed.
-filming slates and/or your audition outside. The only time this is applicable is when you need a large space to show physical skills like bike riding, throwing/catching balls, hiking, tumbling etc. In this case you would still slate inside on the solid backdrop and go outside just for the skill audition.
-Inappropriate clothing for commercials. Like cleavage/tight fitting clothes for a mom role or a t-shirt for a business role.
-ALWAYS have hair and makeup done and camera ready every time for commercials.
-poor lighting on your face but we all know that.

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08/07/2024

CONGRATS to James for booking a live marketing event! 👏👏

08/06/2024

TUESDAY TIP:
Actors and models should not be asked or expected to purchase their own clothing or props for advertising or film shoots. There are wardrobe/prop departments for this.
(not talking about short films you are making with friends)
- feature films and commercial advertising shoots where you are selling a product.
Yes- this is the responsibility of the production team/client, not the talent.
You will be asked often to bring wardrobe- this means shop out of your closet, bring what you have and if they want something you don't have that is specific, like a certain color they should buy it in your size.
We're in this to Make money right? This is how it goes when you're working with professionals.
I remember years ago seeing a post looking for actors to be working in a horror film and expected everyone to BYOF - Bring your own fangs. 😂😂 You can't make this stuff up.

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08/05/2024

CONGRATS to Carley for booking a television commercial in Louisiana! 👏👏

08/02/2024

For actors who are booking or auditioning consistently with casting directors for SAG projects:
WHAT is your BEST advice for a new actor who wants to make the jump from extra to principal roles or for hobby actors (small indie unpaid projects) to booking SAG roles?

Be specific! Obviously acting classes/training but name somewhere or someone who made a huge difference in your performance or success level.

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08/01/2024

CONGRATS to Liam for booking a television commercial in Louisiana! 👏👏

07/31/2024

MOBILE ACTING CLASS TOMORROW! 🎬
Thursday August 1st 7-10PM
Gary Grubbs acting class- ages 18 and up
Days Inn
700 W Interstate I-65 Service Rd south
Mobile, Al
(near Half shell oyster bar)
$40 at door- cash, check or venmo!
Contact him at [email protected] to get on the class email list!

07/30/2024

TUESDAY TIP:
SOCIAL MEDIA-
Your social media numbers do not mean much to casting directors- they do not have time to check out actors social media before or during the initial audition process.In other words they don't care how many views/followers you have on tik Tok if you don't know how to act. Bottom line is it all comes down to your acting skills in your audition.
-if you have a skill they need (like a skater,stunts or drummer) AND can act and have millions of followers that's where they could come in to benefit you.
-follow CD's and acting studios on social media, that's where you could get some free advice, acting tips and are able to interact with them on some level through positive comments.
-If you follow or are friends with CD's,directors, producers on social media -FOR GOD'S SAKE KEEP IT TOGETHER! Keep your personal arguments off social media. Having a bad day-stay off of social media so they don't see any drama. Keep it positive, show us your babies, kids and pups!

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07/29/2024

Want to learn how to use a teleprompter correctly for your audtions? Pensacola class coming in September with New Orleans actor and acting coach Lance Nichols! 🎬

07/24/2024

Whenever I'm asked to speak at a forum or class about the acting industry I'm asked "What are your pet peeves?" Like where do I start?
Clearly they don't follow the agency page 😜
However here is one: I see this with new actors submissions.
Acting footage that is on your reel or used as a clip that is a moving camera in the hands of the camera operator that isn't stabilized. Director or DP using a hand- held camera or phone footage of you that is bouncing up and down and all around you -often circling in the scene - it's dizzying really.

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07/23/2024

TUESDAY TIP:
You are to be paid a DAY rate to be on set.
You are paid for how long your face is seen in that ad on television, print or digital platforms- not how many hours you are on set.
-not a half day, not hourly (print clothing retail is hourly)
-not a rate "based on your experience"
-not a rate "based on how long you are seen on tv-aka screen time" (😂😂 I've seen this)
-you are paid a principal rate in commercials if your face is seen, whether you are speaking or not.
-extras in commercials or films are not paid hourly-day rates.
You have to put your entire day on hold for production and you are expected to be available all day for for them right? For all films/commercials/advertisements You are expected to take off a full day of your job for this client.
THIS ISN'T new info- it's always been this way.

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07/18/2024

FOR AGENCY TALENT ONLY
Email us if you have a 15-28 yr old fabulous singer that is good enough to try out for a very famous TV singing contest.
It's all virtual this year and we can offer agency talent the ability to "skip the line" and get in front of the producers.🎤

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07/18/2024

MOBILE ACTING CLASS TOMORROW! 🎬
Thursday July 18TH 7-10PM
Gary Grubbs acting class- ages 18 and up
Days Inn
700 W Interstate I-65 Service Rd south
Mobile, Al
(near Half shell oyster bar)
$40 at door- cash, check or venmo!
Contact him at [email protected] to get on the class email list!

07/17/2024

CONGRATS to Tim- he's on set in Tennessee this week shooting a SAG commercial! 👏👏

07/16/2024

CONGRATS to Miiah for booking a television commercial in Louisiana! 👏👏