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"Ask Aaron" - September 2007 Answer

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I will be attending an interview with a modeling agency, and I am unsure of what to wear and what make-up should be applied. What are your thoughts?

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My agency has a casting for me this Thursday for one of the UK's tourist board. She has advised me of the fee minus the agency 20% commission, and there's a buyout of £1250. Could you explain to me what is a buyout? I could ask the agency, but I don't want to appear un-knowledgeable.

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From Lee, MN

I am a subscriber of your newsletter and I am seriously considering moving to Los Angeles to break into the commercials/film industry (I am a writer/aspiring commercial actress). However, I am unique in that I am over 30 years old, but I look very, very young and I would like to work in commercials. No agent will not know old I am because they will not be able to tell, but I like being honest about my age. What is the situation like for someone over 30 to break into commercials? I know Hollywood is very discriminating when it comes to age. I would appreciate any advice you can give.

Dear Lee:

The funny thing about commercials is that generally, there is more work for people in their late 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. Most of the commercial modeling and TV commercials involve moms, dads, doctors, real estate agents, etc… So, I would not be concerned about your age. Now for TV shows, the desired ages change. We are beginning to head out of an area where the majority of the pilots cast people in their late teens, early twenties. There seem to be more shows casting people older than that now.

As far as telling your agent your age, you absolutely should let your agent know. Your actual age does not matter; it is the age you look that matters.

Best of luck to you, and when you sell your first script, and even direct the film, keep me in mind for a role in your project.

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