West Sixth Talent Portal Launched for Ad Agencies and Creative Professionals

West Sixth Talent, a new online solution for finding talent, was launched allowing advertising agencies to search for and book talent from multiple talent agencies. The business is currently working with talent agencies in the Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati, with plans to expand nationally. This talent portal is designed to save advertising agencies time and money while providing them with a broader pool of talent to choose from.

West Sixth Talent helps ad agencies, photographers and other related creative professionals find and book professional talent. Professional talent can gain more exposure and increase their bookings by becoming a member of West Sixth Talent and creating a profile on the website. Member profiles include photos, resume and talent agency contact information for booking. Professional stylists and photographers will also be listed on the site creating one stop shopping for creative agencies.

West Sixth Talent will not manage talent. It has been created to connect creative professionals with talent that is already associated with a professional agency. West Sixth’s goal is to create the largest searchable database of professional talent by being the first to successfully unite professional talent in one single location.

West Sixth Talent plans to focus on the areas that matter most to customers:
· Simplicity - making it easy to find the right talent
· Speed - finding and booking talent has to be fast
· Experience - talent must be associated with reputable agencies
· Variety - uniting professional talent, stylists, photographers and more

For More Information on West Sixth Talent:

Website: http://www.w6talent.com/
Blog: W6Talent.blogspot.com
Email: Mike@W6Talent.com
Facebook: West Sixth

5.26.09 Casting Call: Sunday Morning

The following release was forwarded to W6, please contact the producer if you are interested.

There will auditions for the short film "Sunday Morning". An open casting call will be held May 26th from 3:30pm-6:30pm at Art House Inc. If you have any other questions, feel free to call or e-mail me. Any help you can give us will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

• Charlotte (35-50 / CAUCASIAN) A mother of two, Charlotte is a well read college professor. She is plagued by the guilt of emotionally abandoning her eldest son Max after she remarried. The death of her father has instilled in her a profound fear of death.
  
• Max (17-22 / CAUCASIAN) Fresh out of a drug rehabilitation program, Max is returning home for the first time in a year. Though mildly resentful of his mother, Max’s aggression lies primarily with his step-father Steven due to the negative effect his presence has had on Max’s relationship with his mother.A middle-aged woman is forced to confront her mortality when a mysterious force threatens her family.

No monologue required. Sides will be given at the audition.

Please bring headshot and resume if possible.

SUNDAY MORNING will be shot from JUNE 18 - JUNE 24.

Ryan Biel, Producer on "Sunday Morning"
419.277.2855
rbiel22@hotmail.com

Even More Great Benefits from W6

W6 would like to announce that we recently finalized an agreement with Working Advantage, a premier employee benefits program, offering exclusive, members-only savings on everyday goods and services as well as gifts and entertainment options from movies and sporting events to theme parks, Broadway shows and more.

Here are just a few of the great offers available when you sign up for W6Talent.com:

• Target - 10% off plus free shipping
• Ann Taylor - 30% off plus free shipping with $100 purchase or more
• Urban Outfitters - 15% off all orders over $100
• Netflix plans from $4.99Make sure to check back often. We will be announcing new discounts soon.
  

Eric Mull Photography New Photographer Added to W6

W6 is proud to announce that Eric Mull is now listed on W6Talent.com. Make sure to check out his work and let him know you saw him on W6Talent.com. Make sure to check out his new Book The American Skyscraper.

Eric Mull Photography
Contact: Eric Mull
Web: http://www.ericmull.com/
Book: http://www.theamericanskyscraper.com/
Email: eric@ericmull.com
Phone: 216.263.9494

Studio Palmieri Discounts

Studio Palmieri is parntering with W6Talent.com to offer great discounts on Salon Services for all W6 Talent Members.

About: Studio Palmieri strives to lead the industry by continually setting the highest standards of professional excellence and exceptional services. They believe in serving guests with enthusiasm, individual attention, and dedication to providing each one with a unique salon experience.

Location: 1388 W 6th St Cleveland, OH 44113 (216) 344-3200

Tips for Models

Here are some quick tips for models:

• Professional Images: When you upload your image to our site, make sure the images are professionally shot images. Do not upload any web cam shots, mirror shots, and personal snapshots.
• No Nudity: W6 wants to only book you for professional work, so please do not post any inappropriate images. Images deemed inappropriate will be removed. This means no nudity. If you continue to abuse the site, your profile may be removed.
• Up Date Images Regularly: Make sure to keep your images up to date. Creative agencies book you based on what you look like on the photos you have posted. If the creative agency wanted someone with long hair and you show up with short hair, this could potentially cost you work.
• Be on Time: If you have to be there at 9 am and you show up at 9 am you are late. 8:45 am is on time and 8:30 is early. Make sure to confirm location, cell phone numbers and shoot time and make up time for your gig.
• Networking: When you show up for a job, make sure to bring business cards to share with the creative agency, photographer and the client. If you make an impression they may remember you for their next project.
• Final Photos: Also make sure to grab a business card from the creative agency running the project. Ask them to send you a final from the shot to add to your portfolio.
• Jump Drive: You may also want to bring a jump drive to each shoot. You should politely ask the photographer or creative director in charge to share the raw images with you. These could again make for great new additions to your portfolio.

Models, what other tips have you learned about that you want to share with everyone?

West Sixth Talent Teams up with Heyman Talent

West Sixth Talent is proud to announce that Heyman Talent is collaborating with W6Talent.com. Make sure to check their talent out on our site and let them know you saw them on W6Talent.com. They have great models and a great talent management.

The Heyman Talent Agency has been in business since 1989, founded by Lynne Heyman. They are recognized in the industry for our superior level of service and diverse talent pool. They have three large offices in the Midwest (Columbus, Cincinnati, and Louisville). Visit www.heymantalent.com/ to learn more about them.