SCAM Alert - Elite Casting Network Members Use Community Forums to Investigate Modeling Agencies

www.EliteCastingNetwork.com members are becoming increasingly diligent about researching agents, managers and other entertainment industry professionals before establishing business relationships with them. In cases where Elite Casting Network members are uncertain about the legitimacy of an agent or manager, they often post their questions to the community forum where the Elite Casting Network staff and other members are quick to assist.

Most recently, a Elite Casting Network member was invited to an audition by Model Management Inc. in Los Angeles. While the member reviewed the company’s website, she still wasn’t sure if the company was a legitimate business. So she posted the name and address of the agency to the community forum to get feedback from the Elite Casting Network staff and other members.

When we researched Model Management Inc. we discovered that there were no complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau against this company, nor were there any complaints on the web. However, there was not much information available about the company at all, other than the company’s website, Myspace.com profile and posts on sites like Craigslist.org.

When we called the company’s Los Angeles office number, we got their voicemail. When we called their toll-free number, we also got a recorded message. In researching the Los Angeles address that the company included in their email to the Elite Casting Network member, we found that the company rents an HQ Global suite. HQ Global is a leading provider of virtual offices and small business suites. According to the company’s website, they have offices in San Diego, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City.

None of the information we uncovered indicates that the company is engaged in fraudulent activity. However, we always recommend that if you’ve diligently researched a company and you still have reservations, feel free to call and ask a few questions if it will make you feel more comfortable.

Not every agency or management company will be a huge enterprise with a full staff and a fancy office. That doesn’t mean that the company isn’t capable of helping you to reach your goals as a model, singer, dancer or actress. In fact many smaller agencies are able to provide their clients with more personalized service. Explore all of your options, both small and large agencies, and then based on the information they provide, decide which option is best for you.

For more information on entertainment industry scams, or to ask questions related to companies that have contacted you, log in each day to http://www.EliteCastingNetwork.com and review our community forum and our Scam Alert section.

www.StarSearchCasting.com Is The Industry’s Leading Website For Talent Resources

Star Search Casting has been a leading casting website for 10 years, serving both casting and entertainment executives as well as singers, actors, dancers and models seeking opportunities in the industry. While Star Search Casting has developed a solid reputation for providing casting information for some of the industry's most popular television shows and feature films, the website is also a leader in providing the most comprehensive database of industry resources on the web. From agents and photographers, to production companies and dance schools, Star Search Casting provides all of the information an aspiring performer needs to get a head start in the industry.

Founded by Jonathan Parker, an experienced entertainment industry executive, Star Search Casting provides all of the essentials for getting started in the industry. "For many, pursuing a career in entertainment can be overwhelming because there's so much to learn," says Parker. "In addition to providing singers, dancers, actors and models with casting information, we also felt that it was important to give them access to everything from hair stylists to professional associations so that they have everything they need in one place to ensure a smooth transition into the industry."

For most, developing a career in the entertainment industry takes time. And aspiring performers interested in acting, modeling, singing and dancing will have to learn the ropes, and sometimes even get additional training, before they are ready for stardom. To help aspiring performers along the way, Star Search Casting guides them with critical information in their community forums, supplemented with comprehensive lists of contacts and resources organized for easy access.

"I wasn't introduced to modeling until I was in my early 20s, so when I decided that I wanted to pursue it as a profession, I felt like I had a lot of catching up to do," says Amy Reynolds, a Star Search Casting member. "However, at Star Search Casting I was not only able to find lots of modeling casting calls, but I was also able to get a list of photographers, agents, fashion stylists, makeup artists and even books which were all extremely helpful."

SSC is committed to ensuring that aspiring actors, dancers, models and singers have all of the tools they need to become successful in the entertainment industry. To learn more about how Star Search Casting helps its members make their mark on the competitive entertainment industry, visit http://www.StarSearchCasting.com today!

Major TV Networks Use www.StarSearchCasting.com To Cast Today’s Most Popular Shows!

ABC, NBC, MTV & other major networks are using Star Search Casting to post casting opportunities & find new talent for some of today’s highest-rated television shows.

(HOLLYWOOD) – Star Search Casting, Inc. ( http://www.starsearchcasting.com/ ) is the #1 casting website used by major U.S. television networks. When new casting opportunities arise, networks are now posting them on SSC to cast a wider net, and get access to a larger talent pool. Whether they need singers, dancers, models or actors, major networks such as ABC, NBC and MTV are turning to www.StarSearchCasting.com to find new talent and future stars.

While many casting websites may advertise that they provide invaluable exposure for its members, Star Search Casting guarantees it. Not only has the site helped thousands of its members to pursue successful careers in the entertainment industry, the site is now one of the #1 tools that major networks, production companies and agencies utilize to find new singers, dancers, actors and models. ABC, NBC, MTV, The WB, TLC, A&E and The History Channel are just a handful of the major networks that have used Star Search Casting (SSC) to advertise casting opportunities.

Star Search Casting, Inc. founder and entertainment executive, Jonathan Parker had casting professionals in mind when he designed the site. “I created Star Search Casting to give actors, singers, dancers and models great exposure. But in order to do that, I knew I had to create a site that would really resonate with industry professionals,” says Parker. And that’s exactly what he did.

There are a number of reasons why major networks have chosen Star Search as their #1 choice for finding new talent on the internet. Star Search Casting has more than 235,000 members, providing a diverse bank of singers, dancers, actors and models with a variety of looks and skill sets. Additionally, SSC allows members to post up to 100 photos, as well as video and audio files in addition to their online resume, helping casting directors and other network executives make informed decisions when reviewing Star Search Casting members’ online portfolios. Additionally, the site is well designed, and user-friendly which keeps entertainment industry professionals coming back to the site on a consistent basis.
For more information about the types of roles major networks are posting on the website, log on today to http://www.starsearchcasting.com/. There are more than 1400 casting notices posted on the site from major networks, production companies, agencies and other industry players.