Your Talent Chefs blogging about insider info and guidance, current castings and bookings (only those made public), tips on improving your booking chances and how to use your Webcomp portfolio as a virtual agent to land more work. Get yourself in the Soup!

Who knew flower bulbs could be so entertaining? The right talent makes the difference!

Thursday November 10, 2011 by Chef

Great job Elizabeth! http://tso.to/kNxxWX
Not only did she wow the client and land the gig, her ad has been featured in numerous magazines and now we coordinating a national television appearance! Here's her playing Marcy http://www.digdropdone.com/about-us-the-ladies-marcy.html

The first of many....a video overview of your Webcomp portfolio!

Thursday November 10, 2011 by Chef

There are many more to come (deep diving on each element in your Webcomp). We want our talent to maximize their booking chances inside the Soup AND take advantage of the powerful built-in marketing tools to land work outside the Soup!

Here's the Intro To Webcomp... http://youtu.be/_B5VkTMlTjk

Notification bug got a few folks. Ignore the message about missing address or phone number...

Wednesday November 09, 2011 by Chef

Yes, even our professional Chefs burn the cookies every once in a while. If you received a notification about your address missing but you know your contact information is complete, please ignore the message. No issues with security and your information is still under lock and key, we've simply created an over-active verification system! Thanks for your patience!!

Wrapping up Emerald Coast today, paying more talent, paying vendors, couple of new projects cooking...busy Chefs!

Tuesday November 08, 2011 by Chef

There's always things cooking here at TalentSoup. Some days more than others, and some seasons more than others for that matter. We are thrilled to report that Agency Partners is taking off and we've got new talent pouring in from new markets around the U.S. It's great to see talent agents that "get it" and are truly focused on bettering their talent. The agents we are working with are taking advantage of our projects and the quality of their models and actors is amazing. Keep it coming y'all! Back to the Kitchen we go...

Emerald Coast spokesman Top 15 contacted. This project has closed to new submissions.

Thursday November 03, 2011 by Chef

The bar is very high for these guys submitting their videos....we've got great talent in the Soup! It makes a Talent Chef proud...and it makes us work harder.

Emerald Coast spokesman casting now closed to submissions. Some great looking guys in there, nationwide!

Wednesday November 02, 2011 by Chef

Watch the blog for all updates. Top 15 selections coming soon.

We had a Forum bug..for a really long time. Sorry for those that posted recently

Tuesday November 01, 2011 by Chef

I just discovered lots of questions posted to our Forums (About, FAQs, etc) that we'd failed to address. If you posted a question in our Forums in the last 4 mos (gulp), please accept my apology for not responding. We will be better about responding from this point on!

Initial spokesman casting review has begun. Check the blog for updates.

Monday October 31, 2011 by Chef

Our client will begin narrowing the field through tomorrow. Stay tuned!

So much great talent in the Soup...the Spokesman client is going to have a tough time choosing!

Sunday October 30, 2011 by Chef

Welcome to all the great talent coming in for the Spokesman casting. And ladies, you are welcome too even though we'll have to put you to work elsewhere!

National search for Mike Rowe-esque spokesman. 30 day booking pays $36,000 (not a typo!)

Wednesday October 26, 2011 by Chef

Are you the next Mike Rowe? Casting for a spokesman for a 30 consecutive-day booking. Pays up to $36,000.

Florida’s Emerald Coast, representing the stunning beaches of Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island, have asked TalentSoup to find a spokesman for an upcoming roadshow. For 30 consecutive days, this spokesman / evangelist will make tour stops in 10 cities across the U.S. He’ll be sharing a message about the beauty of the Emerald Coast with people at sports venues, malls and other large organized gatherings. He’ll also share the message in these markets via traditional media channels (radio, possibly television news outlets). While not working every day, he will be on the road in route to the next stop for 30 days.

Please Read Carefully

PAYMENT

Booked talent will be compensated $1200 a day and this booking requires them to be on the road (in a tour bus, hotel or traveling to the next stop via airline) for 30 consecutive days, beginning November 10th, 2011. Total compensation is $36000. Travel, lodging and per diem, will be paid for by the client. This rate must include any / all agency fees if the booked talent is represented.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

28-35 year old caucasian men with acting or performance experience. Ideally, our spokesman will have visited the beaches of the Emerald Coast and fully appreciate it’s appeal.
_Here’s a breakdown- _ - Handsome and approachable
- Genuine and charming
- Strong improv skills
- Good sense of humor/quick witted
- Easily relate to kids and adults
- Accent- neutral or mild Southern
- Fit

HOW TO GET SUBMITTED

Independent Talent - Due to the volume of projects we manage, all talent are cast through www.talentsoup.com (click Sign Up in the top right corner) and you must be registered with TalentSoup to be submitted. Registering is free (choose “Entry brand” when signing up) for everyone. Once registered, you’ll be submitted automatically to this project provided you fit the demographic. Registering with us means no obligation, no games, no contract. You stay in control, informed and can leave at any time. Represented Talent - Your Agency can submit you if they are registered in TalentSoup (free for agencies as well). You’ll receive an invite from them, your Mother / Home agent. Represented talent are subject to a 5% booking fee (see Agency pricing).

No phone calls about this or any project please. Check the blog www.talentsoup.com/blog for all updates. Emailed questions are welcome to chef at TalentSoup dot com

REQUIREMENTS / USAGE

As stated, the booked talent will be on the road, and “in character” for 30 consecutive days, tentatively staring November 10th, 2011. Of course the talent will not be working constantly, as there are down days for travel (and rest, schedule permitting).

Submitting talent MUST BE AVAILABLE for the following: 1. Top 3 in-person casting - Atlanta, GA - tentatively Monday, Nov 7th 2. If booked, Booking November 10th - December 10th

Photography and some B-roll video will be shot during the roadshow and usage rights will be unlimited, in perpetuity, to include broadcast and out of home / billboard.

Client retains the right to utilize the booked talent for other promotional or advertising needs for up to 3 years after this project completes. Any other project involving the talent will be compensated at fair market rates as set by TalentSoup, LLC.

TIMELINE

Submissions for this project close November 2nd, 12 pm EST. Any talent registering after that time will not be submitted to this project.
This national casting will be narrowed to a collection of the Top 10 candidates. Those candidates will be invited to submit specific materials (video, writing sample, etc) for consideration. Top 3 candidates will then be flown to Atlanta for an on-camera interview and to meet with the clients before a final decision is made.