• How do I attend the Worldwide Star Search? • Can I participate even though I have no experience? • Is everyone invited to attend the Worldwide Star Search? • What makes the Worldwide Star Search different from other conventions? • Who scouts at the Worldwide Star Search? • What are the scouts looking for? • Do I need headshots or a portfolio to attend? • Am I guaranteed to be signed by an agent by competing? • Will I be the only contestant who is nervous or naive about the industry? • Do I have to be tall and young to participate? • What should I wear at the Worldwide Star Search? • Will I have to relocate? • How will the Worldwide Star Search help me if I am offered work in another city? • How much money will I make as a professional in the business? How do I attend the Worldwide Star Search? The Worldwide Star Search pre-screens talent through various exclusive membership agencies around the world. Contact our headquarters at 1 (877) 55 A STAR for a referral for a member near you. Top Can I participate even though I have no experience? ABSOLUTELY! If you are selected by one of our members, your director will be developing and preparing you for your local market in addition to the event. Top Is everyone invited to attend the Worldwide Star Search? As much as we would love to give everyone this opportunity, the industry professionals expect and require that only the most qualified, ready to market talent attend. If you are not selected to compete at the event this season, perhaps you need do more studying in this industry. Consult with your director about auditioning for the next Worldwide Star Search! Top What makes the Worldwide Star Search different from other conventions? The Worldwide Star Search limits its' attendance to showcase only the most qualified, ready to market talent. Other events may not have the same selection procedures, resulting in unqualified talent. The scouts who attend know that they will find the best talent by attending the Worldwide Star Search and will continue to do so year after year. Our goal is to see every attendee move on to pursue a professional career in the entertainment industry. Top Who scouts at the Worldwide Star Search? Top Scouts and agencies from Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Milan, Japan and Korea; Casting Directors for commercials, film, soaps and sitcoms, Magazines, Photographers, Producers for music videos and singers and record labels. The list grows and changes at every event. Top What are the scouts looking for? Models for editorial magazine and advertising modeling, catalog models, campaign models, comic and character models; actors for film and television; singers and dancers. Every company is looking for a different type. Top Do I need headshots or a portfolio to attend? If you are selected for the Worldwide Star Search, it required that models have a portfolio book and composite cards and actors, singers and dancers have a headshot/resume. At the event, you want to make sure that you look professional with the right material to give the clients so you can start your career. Top Am I guaranteed to be signed by an agent by competing? The Global Entertainment Network has built a reputation for producing an event that provides the top professional ready-to-market talent to the world's best agencies and clients. In this business there are no guarantees and no event that we are aware of has the magic touch to guarantee a successful career as a model or talent. We can guarantee that you will have a great time and be seen by the top industry professionals from around the world. Top Will I be the only contestant who is nervous or naive about the industry? Whether you are a seasoned professional or a new talent, every contestant is nervous about their performance. We all want to be confident in our performance and be liked by others. The Worldwide Star Search is an opportunity for you to meet new friends with the same dream and ambition while showcasing your talents. It is a bonding experience that is educational and fun. Top Do I have to be tall and young to participate? It depends on the competition(s) you enter. The Worldwide Star Search selects talents of all ages, heights and races, age 4 years and over. There are many jobs in television and film for actors, singers and dancers. Commercial Models, Actors, Singers, Dancers and Promotional Models can be any height or age. Top What should I wear at the Worldwide Star Search? KIDS: Kids need to be themselves. They need to look their age and be comfortable. NO MAKEUP. FEMALES: Females should dress professionally with good taste. Your outfit should be body-conscious, but simple and comfortable. Hair should be off the face, no colored nail polish and minimal makeup is preferred. No gaudy jewelry or accessories. Remember: Less is better. MALES: If you are fit, you should show it off by wearing fitting clothing in good taste. Comfortable daywear is preferred in solid colors. FOR ALL: Body piercing is not allowed at the event Top Will I have to relocate? The Worldwide Star Search headquarters are located in Los Angeles, however the clients who attend represent companies from around the world. Some of the clients may request that you relocate in order to work with them. Top How will the Worldwide Star Search help me if I am offered work in another city? Our members our trained to advise and counsel you on the best decision for the next step in your career. If you are offered bookings in another city, oftentimes you will need to relocate and build a client base first before you can be booked directly from your home city. Top How much money will I make as a professional in the business? There is no way to answer this question. You will have the opportunity to audition for many industry professionals we are having brought in who if you are signed may be able to place you into large projects, however, your perseverance and follow up will determine your future success in this industry. Top

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