| How to Join RamFilms |
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| Q: What is RamFilms?
A: It is a privately run website that features the filmwork of New Mexico actor Richard Barela and other actors in the NM film industry. It has a talent directory of actors and craftspeople from New Mexico and other areas of the country. The website features free casting calls and pertinent information for people interested in entering the film industry. |
| FAQ about RamFilms |
| Q: Why should I join RamFilms talent directory?
A: It's FREE - Besides a free beer, it's the best deal you'll ever get. (Besides - to paraphrase a line from Young Guns - "You might get famous." You will be seen by folks in the industry - that is a certainty. |
| Q: What can I hope to accomplish by joining RamFilms?
A: Free exposure of your talents, guaranteed privacy (no private information is posted), Possible work on a feature film. RamFilms can submit your headshot/resume to projects filming locally. RamFilms ONLY posts calls and submits it's members to PAYING gigs. Learn about the film industry with fascinating articles too. Casting calls can also be obtained through email. |
| Q: I don't have an email address, what do I do?
A: Get one! Email, the Internet & electronic submissions are what the entertainment industry is gearing towards now. You can easily sign up for an email address by using a computer from a friend or your local library. Logging onto www.hotmail.com is the easiest to do and it's free, or you can search for another free email service on the Internet. |
| Q: What do I need to join RamFilms?
A: A resume, a headshot and a signed release are required for posting on the website. In lieu of a signed release, merely emailing your headshot and resume will consitute acceptance of terms and agreement to posting on the website. |
| Q: What are the terms of the agreement between RamFilms and myself?
A: It's pretty straightforward. You allow the website to post your info and let the site use the info as it sees fit, including submitting your info to 3rd parties such as a casting director. You agree that NO promises of anything to anyone in any form have been made. There is no fee of any kind attached to being posted on this site. Termination of this agreement can be done by either party, at any time, for any reason in any format. You can return to the website at any time. However, any behavior, actions or other deeds that cause this website to be seen in a negative manner will not be tolerated and postings will be removed. |
| Q: How can I get my resume out to people?
A: Everyone's resume on RamFilms is attractivly seen on the website and is printable by anyone viewing your resume. No personal info is ever posted. |
| Q: How will I know if someone is interested in booking me for a production?
A: Anyone interested in you must give this website a way to contact them and then the website contacts you and passes that info onto you. Whether or not you contact that party is up to you just as accepting or declining any offer of employment is up to you. This website - RamFilms.net is NOT an agency NOR is it a management entity. |
| Q: Is there a time limit I have to stay on the website or can I leave anytime?
A: The agreement gives the website permission to post your image on the website and has other clauses which basically say that the website does NOT promise employment and that the agreement can be ended by either party at any time for any reason. However, there is a slight catch, if you cannot be contacted for a project after a couple of times, your cell phone is disconnected, you kinda disappear - stuff like that - YOU will be removed from the website. BUT, you can return at any time, just drop the site an email. |
| Q: Is this some kind of front for pornography?
A: Certainly NOT ! Don't flatter yourself. |
| Q: How do I know this is for real?
A: You're here, ain't you? |
| 1. Send a black and white or color headshot of yourself in jpg or gif format no bigger than
100 kb in size (approx. 200X200) to the email address provided below as a properly named file attachment. Please keep in mind some basics concerning your photo. Clothing - no blacks, whites or reds. Gals - minimum makeup. Guys - Forget the rugged look, SHAVE. Everybody - leave out the jewelry, watches, lipstick, nail polish, piercings etc etc Background - Remember KISS (Keep it Simple) 2. Send your resume in either .txt or MS Word .doc format in the layout format depicted on this site to the email address provided below. Please provide contact info, agent info and personal data (height, weigh, color of hair & eyes) tin your email. as well. Refer to the classroom section of this website to learn about a proper resume 3. That's it. We'll do the rest. Quick, easy and painless. |
| Easy, it's FREE - No charge, NO fee, GRATIS - got it? Here's what you do. |
| Q: My agent says I CANNOT join this website since I am already represented. A: Your agent is full of balloon juice - RamFilms does NOT take any money from you, nor does RamFilms represent you therefore there is NO conflict of interest. |
| Q: I don't think I can join such a rinky dink website, it's just not worth my while. A: Well, you must certainly be turning away bookings left & right to be able to refuse FREE PRESS - let us know how it is in that great big ivory tower. |
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| Q: My boyfriend, wife, better half, lover, dog, cat or goldfish won't let me join the website to do this kind of thing. A: Who's doing this? You or them? |
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