‘Model surfers’ wanted for film, TV work
A sports marketing and management business, Vantage Management, has set up what it says is the world’s first film and television agency for surfers.
“Vantage Surf Faces is creating an extensive database of Australian surfers and ‘beachy’ types who will be available to appear in films, television shows, TV commercials and photo shoots,” the agency said.
“VSF is seeking interested surfers from all around Australia who are keen to get a break into the tricky world of film and television.
“Vantage Management has worked as an agent for TV and film since 1998. Our role has been to find sportspeople for extras, stunt and major roles in professional productions. A large percentage of the talent that has been requested has been surfers.”
Vantage Surf Faces spokeswoman Shan Railton said: ”By no means are we looking for just young beautiful people. We understand that producers are looking for all types of looks and ages. In the past we have been asked for surfers as young as five years old as well as older crew, up to 60-plus.”
The agency says travel is not the only perk for those who get parts in productions. “The pay is pretty decent too. A minimum fee of $500 per day is standard and in most cases fees reach the thousands of dollars for a couple of days work,” it said.
“The largest payout we have had so far was for a surfer who was paid $20,000 for a five-day shoot in Fiji.”
Inquiries: Visit www.vantagemanagement.com.au phone 02 9913 9596.
May 26th, 2006 at 3:32 pm
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