"Ask Aaron" - October 2007 Answer

Last Month's Column:

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.

Next Month's Column:

How do I go about getting jobs? I live in Saginaw, Michigan and the closest semi large area is Detroit. Any advice?

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From Richard, UK

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.

Dear Richard:

One of the determining factors that an agent will use to decide how much to charge for an ad is the length of time the ad is used. A buyout, means that the ad agency wants to be able to use your image in an ad forever. To compensate you for the potential loss of work with a competitor, most of the time, the model will receive a buyout fee. These fees are paid in addition to the model’s regular modeling fee.

If you ever have a question, you should always ask the agent.

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