Ok, I'm taking a pubic opinion poll here. I emailed the strange man who approached me a month or so ago about a possible modeling gig and below is his response. I need you all to let me know if you think I'm being paranoid or naive or overly critical or what because I don't know what to think. Imagine you're me, working a shitty part- time job and writing short stories and this guy comes up out of the blue and offers this to you. I don't know why I can't believe it, but something about the whole thing just isn't fitting together for me. I'm waiting for the catch. Anyway, have a read, if you would, and tell me what you think. Sound fishy? Also, sound cheesy? Is this really something I want to do if it is for real? Would you do it? I'm so painfully midwestern...
Jeff, Outpost12studios in Lincoln, Nebraska will be producing the
vodeo
project in January. Am in New york doing fashion shows like told all of
you
I would be - then retreat to the midwest to be low key. Regarding your
appearance in the project, you have the rest of the year to mull it
over.
filming will take place in mid January. That means flying you here for
four
days for filming. Prior to that, I can return there at times to coach
you on
the choreography. You should have everything well rehearsed by that
time
since it is only a five minute video. The last time I saw you I came
across
the street and stopped you and told you that like a big brother figure,
I
was not, and will not steer you in any wrong direction. I do not know
what
lifestyle you have lived, but jet-setting is in the lifestyle of anyone
involved in this business. Use your brain man, there is tons of money
on
this planet, you have been blessed lookswise, do what I and countless
other
males have done USE YOUR LOOKS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE TO EXPEDITE BECOMING
FINANCIALLY SECURE!!! I'm not into menial work, did that, don't have
to, am
planning to retire when this bloody video is completed! It is my
brainchild,
has been in my blood to do it because I have the ability to do it, can
muster the 'star quality" essence to carry it, (you received a minute
sample
of my stage presence while I was there), and can get it properly
executed to
fashion designers, which is the whole purpose of it. It's only a
promotional
project remember, to inspire fashion designers to return to prior
well-dressed looks in their creations. My whole success in life has
been
attributed to my presentation. Even many years ago when I was homeless,
the
security personnel at the former Golden Nugget casino in Atlantic City,
NJ
voted me "best dressed bum". If that isn't an American story of some
sort,
what is? ALEXIS!!! P.S. If you can provide a contact number, and tell
me how
you are doing, and if you are still at the coffee shop. Also, you can
samle
the video via the internect by pulling up the Vogue video.
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jeff there is no way to know until it happens. he is obviously a good salesperson whether he is telling the truth or not. whatever it is that you have to do to prepare as long as it's not a large investment on your part, i would do it. from what you said, it doesn't seem like you have anything to lose. maybe i missed part of the story, but it sounded like he would fly you out there (and back, i hope) and it would only be four or five days. worse case: he pays for everything, you go out there and film whatever and never recieve the compensation gauranteed. then, assuming you read the agreement carefully (better have a written one) you may have a lawsuit for unpaid wages. just remember, nothing is free in this world and everything comes to good people.
bert
i agree. as long as you do not have to shell out any money as an 'upfront investment' i would give it a try. what can it hurt? but make sure you are very cafeful and read al the fine print 3 times and then read it again. heck and while you're there see if they are intested in any equine fitness models! HA! good luck.
amy
Thanks guys,
I did email him back and told him that I'd be moving to Oregon, but I was still interested. I also explained my skepticism a little bit and tried to be straight-forward about getting the contracts and money stuff taken care of up front so I can jump into his project with both feet. I'll keep you posted when I find out more. Amy, I'll ask about the equine models ;) Actually, both of you should probably be doing this before me. Send me some head shots, I'll see what I can do.
This is so funny! Well, I think you will do it and then eventually hate the "jet setting" no matter what he says, i don't see you as a jetsetter. but hey, go for it Jeffy! you may make some big bucks and get to be in the woods more because of it. everyone else here gave good advice to follow that i won't repeat; just follow your instincts about it. the only questionable thing i see is that the guy can't spell video!
best of luck with your decision!
Yeah, he's no English major. In fact he wasn't quite sure what an English major studied when I told him that was what my BA was in. Not too worried that he's going to out-wit me. I was more concerned with never getting paid.
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