Barefoot Modelsandtalent

12/18/2024

CONGRATS to Watanya for shooting a TV commercial in Louisiana! 👏👏

12/17/2024

TUESDAY TIP:
DON'T SPEND YOUR ACTING PAYCHECK UNTIL IT IS IN YOUR HANDS-
This is a mistake made by new talent.
This industry is not like any other industry - you won't get paid in 2 weeks after you work.
SAG usually is about 2-4 weeks.
NON-Union commercials can be 30-90 days - THAT's the Norm in the commercial industry.

-And then there's non-union films which sometimes just fail to pay their actors what was promised which is why we don't work on them. They shouldn't do this, but they do and since there is no union backing it, they have no one to make them pay.

12/13/2024

HAPPY FRIDAY!

What was your most important acting expense or expenses that truly made a difference in your booking success? What was something that was not worth paying for in your opinion?

12/13/2024

CONGRATS to Roberto for booking an ad campaign in Florida! 👏👏🏝

12/12/2024

CONGRATS to Cynthia for booking an ad campaign in Florida! 👏🏝

12/11/2024

MOBILE ACTING CLASS TOMORROW! 🎬
Thursday DEC 12TH 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!

12/10/2024

TUESDAY TIP:
It is a big mistake to go to social media for advice or feedback on your acting or modeling materials. The only one who can give you solid feedback is a legit working acting coach/acting mentor or agent/managers.
DO NOT GET ON FACEBOOK asking what headshots you should use. DO NOT GET ON FACEBOOK asking for feedback on your reel. Can you self promote your materials on social media- YES- Do not trust the opinions or ask for them from internet friends or other actors or family and friends. They will give compliments and misinformation because they don't know the industry and what is professional looking. You should already have your headshots chosen and approved by your agent and you should already have your demo reel material approved by your agent when you want to share them with the world.
Lets face it- your friends are not going to want to hurt your feelings , they're only going to say complimentary things (as they should) And if that's what you're looking for, that's your choice but If you're looking for real feedback or advice be sure to go to professionals.

12/09/2024

Hey Parents!
Acting coach Clare Lopez has a free self taping course for you!
Heya y’all-
Come join me this Tuesday for 🎥 FREE SELF-TAPE WORKSHOP 🎥 at
The WholeHearted Actor 💛. Parents and Actors can jump in and review recent self-tapes auditions and get some feedback to level up your technical set up & self-tape process.
🔗 SIGN UP HERE⬇️⬇️⬇️:
https://thewholeheartedactor.as.me/FREE-Self-TapeWorkshop

12/05/2024

Fun Commercial Agency actor Tim shot in Tennessee!

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12/05/2024

MOBILE ACTING CLASS TONIGHT! 🎬
Thursday DEC 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!

12/03/2024

TUESDAY TIP: HEADSHOTS
This is for actors and photographers
It's the responsibility of your photographer and the actor to know what is the trend in acting industry headshots in today's industry. Research your photographers- and FYI I don't think they are lying about knowing how to shoot actors they just don't know there's a huge difference in how you shoot actors.

SO MANY PHOTOGRAPHERS claim to know how to do acting headshots because they do Business headshots. 👎NOT THE SAME HEADSHOTS AT ALL! The wardrobe, posing,facial expressions are all very different, you are selling you're believable acting skills, not insurance.
You're acting headshots should be thought out on your part with the correct wardrobe for your type and age range and SEVERAL outfits for different character roles. It is your job as an actor to come prepared with "acting roles" already thought out and have the wardrobe to match. So with each look you will change outfits, hair, mood, role type and facial expressions and sometimes makeup. Do not wear/show props or costumes. You dress to suggest your character.

GONE are the day where a photographer puts you in 2 different shirts and do a smile a non-smile headshot - that trend passed many years ago.

You're agent, acting mentor or acting teacher/coach can refer great acting headshot photographers to you in your market. This is a step in your acting career that isn't negotiable when you are starting in this industry. It's what every CD and agent looks at to decide whether or not to give you an audition.
DISCLAIMER: DO NOT SHOOT YOUR OWN HEADSHOTS. Even actors who shoot acting headshots have someone else do it to bring the best shots out of them. I can tell when you're trying to shoot your own headshot in your self tape set up.....

12/02/2024

FAMILY BOOKING! Congrats to Hudson and Amelia for booking a TV commercial! 👏👏

11/22/2024

CONGRATS to Meagan for booking a documentary series in Alabama! 👏👏

11/21/2024

CONGRATS to Griffin for booking a television commercial in Atlanta! 🙌

11/20/2024

MOBILE ACTING CLASS TOMORROW! 🎬
Thursday NOV 21st 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!

11/19/2024

TUESDAY TIP:
I do this one every year bc it's important to repeat every year.
As we go into the new year
CHOOSE QUALITY OVER QUANTITY -
It's OK to turn down small projects if the production value isn't something you can use on a reel or want others to see you in when it hits online. And the internet lasts forever.
Because we're in this industry and we have all of the streaming services and can watch great films and TV series all day every day... we all know and can see the difference in a poorly made films and a well made films-cast/crew/cinematogrphy/director/writing/lighting/editing.
It's fun and a great experience to make movies with your friends- but it doesn't mean they all belong on a resume or reel. I think it's great practice-And all actors should practice every day to keep learning and growing!
EVERY CD says no reel is better than seeing a bad reel or clips of your acting. So don't get hung up on a reel, you can submit to projects without one.
Social media approval from friends and famiily shouldn't take the place of common sense or reaching out to an acting coach/mentor in building your acting career. And being on set doesn't take the place of true acting training with a professional acting coach.

11/18/2024

Hey Everyone!
I'm looking for a model for a print shoot in New Orleans.
in November. 11/25 or 11/26
male 22-30 -Black,asian,biracial, THAT HAS SWAG
5'10-6'4
Fit/athletic/stylish . think NBA/NFL looks that come out of the bus on game day. any hairstyle
pay is $2000 for 1 year buyout
email me a submission. [email protected]
3 snapshots - no filters, sunglasses or hats. If you have industry headshots add those too!
1- close up chest to top of head with teeth smile
2- waist to top of head - give a personality shot there with your style.
3- head to toe shot in athletic clothes. shorts and tank top or athletic short sleeve shirt.
email your info to us at : [email protected] with the following info: SUBJECT: SUNGLASSES
name-age-height-clothing sizes-city/state you live in and cell number.
share this if you have friends in New Orleans that would work for this shoot!
Thank you!

11/17/2024

ACTORS HELPING ACTORS
-What is the first thing you work on when you get your sides for a film or television series audition?
DO NOT SAY Memorize my lines - that's the wrong answer