Lisa Schneiderman began her publicity career in 1994 representing high profile authors, many of whom where NY Times best-seller status. She then founded Schneiderman Public Relations,an entertainment/cause-related boutique agency in 1998, managing social and humanitarian causes and large-scale celebrity events. Through the span of her career, evoking social change through positive messaging has always been a common theme.

In 2003, Schneiderman Public Relations merged with the legendary and late Hollywood publicist, Lee Solters of Solters & Digney (whose career spans 50 years building the careers of the most revered stars of our time, including Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, Liza Minnelli, Whoopi Goldberg).

As Executive Vice President, she expanded her “red carpet” and “VIP room” experience with celebrities such as Halle Barry, Oprah, Diana Ross, Faith Hill, Chaka Khan, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Pierce Brosnan and many more. Lisa’s clients have included Vanity Fair Pre-Golden Globe Party; Nike and the Clear Channel. She has publicized music stars such as Nick Lachey, Jessica Simpson, Mandy Moore, Billy Idol, Tone Loc, L. L. Cool Jay, Young MC and Tyrese, as well as American Idol stars such as Kelly Clarkson and Justine Guarini. She has also placed many on the national media circuit including two client spots on Oprah.

As an entertainment/cause-related publicist and brand expert for 16 years, Lisa has built the careers and re-branded some of the world’s most prominent cultural creatives. She helps to bring the meaning of their work into focus so that others may benefit from the work they offer.

On a personal note, Lisa is best known for her activism and the equality of human justice. As a children’s advocate for over two decades, Lisa served on the board of “Global Partners for Youth” as the Marketing Chair and a mentor/coach volunteer “Committed Partners for Youth”, an international mentoring program servicing at-risk youth. She has produced and directed the promotional video, At-Risk Youth of America and currently has several children’s projects in development including a global peace project and she is producing/directing a documentary highlighting celebrity positive role models that will inspire youth about the importance of making a difference. She, along with her two sisters have three children’s CD’s on the market with the OyBaby series and That Baby project. Lisa is a sought after publicity consultant/coach, speaker and filmmaker.

“BODIE is shooting a major motion picture – he shot yesterday and today – its called ‘Necklace’ – its shooting up at Columbia University.
BODIE is also in Maxim this month and next month” – Thanks VIP Ryan C. V.P Models International New Faces Division

“Bodie” real name Matt Bodenheimer came to our office on May 18, 2009. Bodie is from Virginia. He attended his first VIP Talent Connect event July 2009 where he met Ryan Colby. This is what Bodie wrote in his paragraph on why he wants to get in the industry one year ago:

“Though my own personal journey, I’ve learned that entertainment industry is anything but predictable. There is no given or specific path on how to make or break your career. Although I have learned many things from my experiences, I feel that I have only gotten my feet wet in terms of my goals and capabilities for the future. This year, I want to get my food in the door and take my acting career to the next level. I see myself no constricting my acting opportunities solely on the DC area. I hope to be working on more professional projects and be able to get my name out. I want to find more work, go on more auditions, work in DC, New York, and Philadelphia because I know the harder I work, it is only a matter of time before I can get my career rolling. In one year, I see myself surrounded by people who believe in my abilities and are will to help me find the opportunities and I in return am willing to put the effort to try my hardest to put myself out there and not miss out on opportunities. If there is one think I have learned, it is that opportunities don’t come to you, you have to go out and find them.” Congratulations “Matt” we always knew with the right connections you had what it takes to be a star! VIP Talent connect – Sign Up Today and be our next Success Story!

Roundcardgirlz.com–a subsidiary of UNITYSports Productions–America’s Premiere Sports Entertainment Company is seeking female dancers, showgirls, swimsuits models, fitness models to serve as “Ring Girlz” for major boxing events thoughout the South Jersey/Philadelphia/Atlantic City area. I AM BOOKING FOR TWO MAJOR EVENTS IN ATLANTIC CITY, NJ IN FEBRUARY.

ALL POSITIONS ARE PAID after audition and contract (non-exclusive) signing. Ring Girls Candidates must be at least 5′5″ (without heels), love hard contact sports and be contracted (non-exclusive) for our promotions.

ALL Ethnic backgrounds are needed ASAP. You can respond to this casting via MM or Please send headshots, swimsuit photos (full body preferred) and/or artistic nudes to UNITYSports Productions, e-mail; unitysports@aol.com or Roundcardgirlz@aol.com, You can also check us out at– myspace.com/roundcardgirlz

TAGVIP and SocialGo Announce the world’s first Social Network Platform for Entertainment Industry Experts in Film, Television, Theatre, Fashion, & Music!
TAGVIP

“…TAGVIP allows members unprecedented, up close and personal, access to some of the biggest names in show business! With TAG VIP – You’re It!” Barry Kenworth, Independent Casting Agent

TAGVIP Social Network Users Can:
Communicate directly with industry insiders and build relationships
Create and customize a profile
Join groups and plan events with other members
Keep updated with your group or event’s activity
Message, broadcast and IM with other members
Share photos and music with other members
Get talking in the forums

TAGVIP is a premium social networking site that enables individuals in the entertainment industry to harness the power of social media by creating and strengthening relationships with top agencies, casting directors, award winning actors, musicians, directors and producers. From music to modeling and acting, TAGVIP is your connection into the world of show business.

TAGVIP also offers live video conferencing for auditions and keeping up relationships either long distance or locally. In addition talent can have headshots portfolios and resumes stored online and accessed digitally from anywhere in the world. A growing community with an anticipated growth of 50 thousands members is expected within the first six months with some of the top casting directors and recording industry personnel utilizing the private network.

About TAGVIP: TAGVIP has offices in New York, Hollywood and Philadelphia and has set the standard in relationship building events, interviewing thousands of individuals from around the United States, and offering the opportunity to build relationships with industry professionals.

About SocialGo: Businesses, entrepreneurs and groups are using SocialGO to build meaningful relationships with their customers, build communities around their brand or build a strong communication channel to their members. SocialGO’s unrivalled monetization features are allowing thousands of our members to build direct revenue streams from our network.

For Immediate Release: Contact: Adrianne Carlyle idealcreativeny@gmail.com

Luxuries Brand Open Call – Female Fit Model
Project Type: Print & Website
Union Status: Non-Union
Audition Date: 1/19/2010
Time: 5-8pm
Audition Location:
230 W 39th St
5th Floor
New York, NY
Pay Scale: $30 per hour

We are looking for fresh vibrant female models to represent Luxiries chic street inspired brand. All ethnicities welcome. All applicants must be between the ages of 18-28 and live in the NYC/NJ metro area. Photo shoots are conducted in Secaucus New Jersey on Weekdays only.

Flexible schedules a MUST due to the nature of the projects as models must be readily available weekly with a 24hr notice. Please do not apply if you are not available during the week. Non-exclusive agency models independent models and aspiring models only.

This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking to enter the world of modeling but don’t know where to start. Not only will you be working with some of the industry’s top professionals but you will also be building your portfolio while getting paid. Photography may be used in style guides print ad campaigns and/or websites. Project and rate will be determined at time of booking.

- DO NOT submit if you already have representation/manager.
- Talent must be willing to travel to Secaucus if selected.
- Submit/attend the open call only if you match the specified criteria.

Female Model | Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 – 26
Attributes: | Height: 5´ 7″ – 5´ 10″
Model must be 5′ 7″-5′ 10″ with a dress size 3-5.

By John Noel
NBCNewYork.com

43-year-old Adonis Giron is in jail tonight after pleading guilty to having sex with a 12 year old girl he met online.

On his MySpace page Giron says he is 26 years old and claims he pulls in between 150 thousand and 250 thousand dollars a year as a manager for MTV music television.

Police in Hudson County, New Jersey say Giron used the bogus page to entice young girls who he would then promise fame and fortune in exchange for sex.

Police say his encounter with the 12 year old took place in October 2008 in a motel in North Bergen, New Jersey and that he also molested two other girls, both 13 years old.

The Hudson County Prosecutor calls Giron a clear example of the type of danger parents need to be aware is lurking on the internet.

Giron is being held on 300 thousand dollars bail. He is scheduled to be sentenced in February and could get up to 10 years in prison.

TAGVIP EDITOR’S NOTE

“I never understood the logic of parents who say I can go online and my kid will be discovered. Name one person who has done it that way vs how many examples you see in the news like the above link.”

“Would you let your kid cross a busy expressway?”

Evan Browning, an up and coming photographer is looking to update his portfolio. For a limited time, he is willing to provide headshot and portrait sessions free of charge at his studio in Williamsburg (3 blocks from Bedford L stop).

Photos will be used only for his website. Evan will touch up 1-2 images free of charge, and can provide affordable prints and/or a makeup artist if you desire. Contact Evan via email: evanabrowning@gmail.com, or cell: 347-404-4432 to schedule your appointment.

VIP Talent Connect participants always run the possibility of getting a test shoot on location at the events. Should this happen to you; Here are some general tips on posing for the camera. During a photo shoot, the photographer will usually direct the model for any specific poses that the photographer is trying to capture, but it helps if the model knows what to do without a lot of direction.

Some General Posing Tips:

Don’t hold your breath for a pose. The concentration usually shows in the picture.
Hold in your stomach to give a more toned appearance to the abdomen (even if you are in great shape).
Most people, including models, do not have very good posture. Unless you’re going for a casual look, keep your back straight and your shoulders up.

Don’t keep both arms entirely straight unless directed to do so for a specific pose. Bend one or both arms, even if only a little, to make the pose look less artificial. Likewise, don’t keep both legs entirely straight.

Don’t always look straight at the camera. Instead, use a variety of head and eye positions: Try turning your head, tilting your neck to one side or the other, or looking off to the side for some poses.

Don’t use a big smile for every pose. Sometimes try a small smile, a pout, a laugh, a scowl, or even a frown, to give some variety to your facial expressions.

Listen to what the photographer tells you. He can see you through the camera. You can’t.
Additional Posing Tips for Plus-Size Models:

Rest most of your weight on one foot or the other instead of evenly on both feet. Doing so makes poses look less artificial and gives a slight slimming effect in most positions.

When sitting or reclining, roll one hip up slightly from the resting surface so that most of your weight is on the back of one thigh or the other instead of evenly on both thighs. This gives a slight slimming effect and makes the pose look less artificial.

Avoid having your arms hanging flat against your sides. Instead, bend your arms slightly, place your hands on your hips, or try other poses that involve alternate placements of the arms.

Keep your chin up to avoid chin wrinkles or double chins.
Posing Tips For Emphasizing Cleavage:

Lean forward.
Bring arms together at the waist.
Clasp hands together below the waist, keeping arms straight at the elbows.
Cross arms.
Posing Tips for Minimizing Cleavage:

Lean backward.
Slouch.
Keep arms apart.
Raise arms above shoulders or above head.

Who is Perez Hilton? Perez Hilton is the name of Mario Lavandeira’s hugely successful celebrity gossip blog (www.PerezHilton.com). Perez has made millions for Mario because it is read by millions everyday – it averages 260 million page views a month.

That is some success story. And something we can all learn lessons from.

So, here are the 7 things every actor/singer/dancer can learn from PerezHilton.com:

1. Find an idea you have passion for.
Perez blogged about celebrities “because it was something I was inherently curious about, fascinated with.” Make sure your project is something you’re passionate about. You’re going to be working on it for at least 2 years and you’ll need to stay enthusiastic both to work on the project and to work on promoting it long after its finished.

2. Find an idea there is an audience for.
Celebrity gossip pulls in a big crowd and Perez has capitalized on this. Your project should have audience appeal, whether it be for the quirky festival circuit followers or prepubescent girls. Try to avoid making a project about a deeply traumatic bus ride you once had unless it says something to someone else.

3. Be consistent.
Perez posts about 40 times a day, on average. That is a fearsome work rate but he does it because he loves his blog and he needs to keep working at it to keep it working. If you’re writing or planning your project you need to make sure that you’ve a work ethic just as strong. Be consistent, set goals and strive to meet them everyday.

4. Be unique.
Have a voice that stands out from the crowd. There is no point churning out the same projects as everyone else, be they genre blockbusters or cut and paste indie arthouse. Perez differentiated his blog from other gossip pages with personal touches such as writing messages on the photos. Your project too should project your personal voice loudly and clearly.

5. Do not be censored.
Perez gets in trouble for saying what he thinks. Every time he does it and a celebrity attacks him, his blog gets more popular. Stay strong and don’t let you’re creative vision waver. Make the project the way you want to make it.

6. Experiment with monetization.
Perez realized that he could monetize his blog, experimented with several different advertising formats and now gets paid up to $54,000 for a short campaign. As an artist you need to have a good idea about how your project is going to make its money; check out crowd sourcing, social media marketing and other self-distribution techniques.

7. Develop your career.
Perez started with a blog but has grown a media empire of TV shows, book deals and even clothing lines around his persona. Have a long term plan and remember to work towards. Develop friends and contacts in the industry, make yourself known and refer to your goals. Make sure you have an answer when someone asks you “what’s next?”

Shooters in the Pub

A little while back, Jess, the co-founder of ShootingPeople.org, got chatting to Shooter Nadaav Soudry (http://tinyurl.com/yksqtlv) who talked about how much he wanted to meet up with fellow Shooters for some casual, but productive networking. We thought this was a top idea, so we’ve set up the first ‘Shooters In the Pub’ social in London and New York. These will run throughout 2010 on the FIRST MONDAY of the month.

Date: 4 January 2010
Where: Sweet and Vicious, 5 Spring St, New York, NY 10012
Time: 6pm til 9pm (or whenever you want to keep talking film till!)
There’ll be no screenings – just drinking and talking.
Your involvement…
We want these Monday socials to become a fixture in everyone’s calendar, for Londoners to New Yorkers and beyond.

If you’d like to come along to our first New York event of 2010, please join our facebook group http://tinyurl.com/yacr9mh

We’ll keep you posted about Shooter meetups in your area.

Tips To Becoming A Better Model

To become a model is not everyone’s cup of tea, this world is full of glamour and hype but to become a model it not very easy. Models have to go through a tough phase inorder to achieve success. Modelling is sometimes tedious and boring and this profession is not at all 9-5 schedule job, models have to keep themselves ready 24×7. Models have to take special care of their fitness and health and need to take proper balance diet to maintain them. This industry is very competitive, one has to be fully committed towards modeling and should put hard efforts and time to compete.

The first thing to that you need is a modeling portfolio with 10-15 photographs in different outfits and poses. Before making your portfolio, try to get idea from the portfolios of top models and do following the example. Make sure you get different looks and poses; there should be variety in your portfolio. To get best photographs for your portfolio hire a professional photographer.

Beside, you need a comp card (composite card, zed card, sed card). This card contains minimum of two pictures and the model’s basic stats like height, weight, three sizes (bust, waist, hips), shoe size, eye and hair color, nationality and contact information. Try to print on rigid card so that it would not tear out. Printing comp card could be expensive try to print your comp card by yourself.

Now the main thing is to approach an agency for work. Try finding for reputed and genuine modeling agency and visit them, don’t forget to book an appointment ahead of time. Carry important paper and some of your photographs during your visit. Ask what ever queries you have in your mind, be concerned if they promise you work right away. Take your time to think before signing any contract. Do not pay money up-front for classes or training. Don’t forget to keep copies of all the contracts.

Other important things that one should keep in mind to become a successful model are :
Always be on time, Punctuality is very important.
Always go prepared.
Always take your own make-up.
Get references, as many as you can.
Don’t be nervous.

This advice should help you to grow in your modeling career.

5 Improvisational Acting Techniques That Will Make You a Better Blogger
by Nathania Johnson

Recently, Brian wrote about the connections between jazz improvisation and blogging. As an improvisational actor, I wanted to offer insight into 5 techniques used by improv actors and comedians that can help you improve your blogging.

Let Go of Your Inhibitions
Audiences respond to one of two triggers: The Unexpected and The Common Experience. Both of these triggers are best expressed when your guard is let down.
Here’s what I mean.
Admitting to the fact that you pick your nose on the way to work is going to get a laugh. Some will be laughing at you because they didn’t expect it (and they pick their noses in the privacy of their own bathroom) and others will laugh with you because they do the same thing but were keeping it quiet.
Everyday, people are playing to social norms and expectations. You stand out when you let go of those inhibitions and explore your creative freedom. Vulnerability and spontaneity can inform this freedom and help set you apart from the rest of the bloggers in your niche.

Value Emotional Integrity Over Audience Response
Sometimes, when I’m on stage, the audience is quiet. Painfully quiet. The material falls flat and I wish I could rewind and do something different. The other night I tried to be Michael Jackson, and it was a total dud. My husband later told me that I used a southern accent for that scene.
I went for the joke instead of maintaining the emotional integrity of the Michael Jackson character. In other words, I gave attributes to a character that didn’t fit – and therefore, the audience didn’t connect.
In the same way, blogging is part of an overall conversation marketing movement where transparency is not only valued but expected. Savvy audiences will see through you in a heartbeat if you try to be something or someone that you’re not.

Saying “Yes, And…”
There’s an improv exercise called “Yes, And.” The first player makes a statement and the second player begin their response with the words, “Yes, And.” For example:
Player A: “I got you a Slip and Slide for your 35th birthday!”
Now, this suggestion feels a bit awkward to the beginning improviser. So it would be tempting to pretend it’s a joke or otherwise deny the situation. But this exercise teaches improvisers to accept the statements made by their fellow players and respond with gems such as:
Player B: “Yes, and let’s go put string bikinis on our cellulite-infested bodies and go strut our stuff in front of the retirement center.”
Raise your hand if you want to see this scene! I know I do.
“Yes, And…” is all about accepting what others have to offer. Whether it’s another blogger or a commenting reader, consider what others are offering you and respond accordingly. Don’t discount something quickly because it’s something you’ve never encountered before (a perspective, a partnership, etc).

Be Specific
Just as with copywriting, specificity is improv gold. When doing a scene, if I say I’m at a restaurant, every single audience member could have a different image of where that scene takes place. One person might think fast food while another thinks fine dining.
But if I say “Thanks for meeting me at Pete’s Soda Fountain,” that says a lot. Suddenly, my audience can visualize that I’m sitting at an old-fashioned pharmacy counter from the 1950s.
As a blogger, you may think that specificity comes easy. But does it really? When you tell your audience to write a good headline, do you give them examples? When you tell them to network on Facebook, do you show them how? Being specific will absolutely take your blog to the next level.

Play from the Top of Your Intelligence
Being specific doesn’t mean dumbing down your material. One of the reasons that blogging and social media is a hit is because consumers are tired of traditional marketing that’s pushed in TV, radio, and print ads. Consumers aren’t nearly as gullible as advertisers hope they are.
Del Close, the late co-founder of the iO Theater in Chicago, taught his students to play from the top of their intelligence. This meant starting scenes in the “middle” instead of starting every scene off with “Hi, how are you? My name is Jane. What’s your name?”
It also means pushing yourself to find the good material. Improvisers know that they can get a quick laugh from a dirty joke or a curse word. But this is often at the expense of a scene or even an entire show. Good improv holds out for the best material.

Good blogging does the same.

Nathania Johnson is Senior Editor at Bold Interactive.

The Manhattan Monologue Slam is seeking female spokes models for a monthly show at the Bennett Media Studios. Bennett Media Studio. The MMSlam is seeking two female spokes models, ages 18-25, one Asian model, one any ethnicity. You must be able to talk to an audience, greet audience and sashay on the stage. This could be a recurring gig and will eventually pay a small stipend. Great exposure and great networking too! Submit resume and photo asap to idealcreativeny@gmail.com