jreezy2002

When sites offer memberships paid through paypal, the way to cancel is through the paypal website. Click on the history link. You're able to view your most recent subsriptions. It will have a link to cancel the subscribtion there. I'm sorry to say that when you join the subscription sites, they have that info. posted - that's how I know how to cancel. So be sure to read the fine print thoroughly to avoid automatic renewals.

Jeree'

Angelus

Thank you for your story, Richard.

It is very helpful for warning others of these guys' practices and operation or at least let them know what to expect if they still wish to try them out.

I already had my ideas about them from the very first time I came across the name.

I get an email once a month to my spam account ask if I'd like to be a "scout" and/or a "web developer" lol.

Thank you again for posting your story..

austinmodelsandtalent

To scam is to defraud someone... While I do not necessarily support these sites that just regergitate casting notices that they harvest from around the Internet or off the Breakdown Services, one must note that they are not scamming if they are providing only what they profess to do; provide you casting notices.

What makes these types of sites silly and impractical, however, is the harsh reality of this business. Many of the notices you will find as a result of such places are taken from the Breakdowns. Many, if not most, Breakdown notices are SAG projects. If you're not SAG, and especially if you're out of state, your chances are next to null. Additionally, many casting directors do not accept submissions that are not made through licensed and/or franchised agencies... and if they do, they are not given the same consideration.

Add to this audition dates and times. Most auditions in this industry happen rather quickly. So say you are in Georgia or Maine and you have submitted for a project in Los Angeles and they do surprisingly contact you for an audition. Can you hop on a plane, at your own expense, and fly to Los Angeles the next day, or in a day or two, and then rent a car, get a hotel room, eat your meals... wow, the bill for this just added up probably to well over a grand.

Other notifications found for casting on these types of sites are those harvested from other online sites... or off Craig's List... or even just "In Production" notices out of Hollywood Reporter. These are things you can find on your own. Additionally, the real bulk of actual work you can achieve, while being practical, is that which takes place local to you. The dream of sending in a photo to some big Hollywood casting director and then receiving plane tickets and a welcome invitation to come there to them is... primarily just a dream.

The best opportunity for most is to sign local with legitimate representation (not with an Internet agency clear across the country or in another state). The best known saying in almost any business venture is "Location, Location, Location." This holds true in the modeling and acting arena also. If you're in a location where there is work, you have chances at booking jobs. If your location is not ideal and there is not a lot going on, then your best bet is to relocate. This accounts for the busses that arrive regularly in Hollywood with bright new hopeful stars and starlets. They're aware of the "Location, Location, Location" reality... and are putting their best foot foward. Many will not do a single thing - in the end, it will depend upon a combination of smarts, talent, and the ability to hold out and take rejection until they land that job or role.

richdye

Very well stated!!

That is why I pointed out they may be legit but not of use to me.

-Ummmm.....

LOL - Great information in that last post.