1. If I subscribe to the FutureCasting2000.com Show Business newsletter do I automatically get access to the Member-only area?
2. If I don’t become a Member, can I still use the web site?
3. Why should I become a Member?
4. How much does Membership cost?
5. What if I am talent and I want to become a member but I don’t have my headshot ready yet?
6. Do I have to post my picture and resume if I become a Member?
7. What if I don’t have my headshot in electronic format ?
8. What kind of software do I need to access the Member-only area?
9. Where do I go to signup for the membership to the Member-only area?
10. I am a current member in the Member-only area. How does this new Member-only area affect my membership in the old Member-only area?
11. I am a Talent Agent or Casting Professional. How does this new Member-only area benefit me?

General Questions About the Site

Frequently Asked Questions about Our New Member-only Area

We would like to thank you for your support over the years that has helped the FutureCasting2000.com web site to grow. You will find the answers to many of the questions that we have been getting listed below. We hope this makes things easier to understand so that you can decide the best way to use the FutureCasting2000.com web site to further your career.

Q: If I subscribe to the FutureCasting2000.com Show Business newsletter do I automatically get access to the Member-only area?

A: No. Subscribing to the newsletter does not give you access to the Member-only area. Subscribing to the Future Casting 2000 Show Business newsletter only subscribes you to the bi-monthly newsletter and the audition and crew job pages update announcements. To get access to the Member-only area, you must signup and there is a small monthly fee.

Q: If I don’t become a Member, can I still use the web site?

A: Yes, you can still use all the information on the web site, including the FREE audition/crew job notices that you have become accustomed to getting. You simply don’t have access to anything in the Members-only area of the web site.

Q: Why should I become a Member?

A: Membership gets you more, including: Premium Casting/Crew Job notices available only to Members, Free posting of your headshot (up to 3 photos) and resume for casting directors/talent agents to view when looking for talent or crew to hire. You can change the pictures and resume whenever you like.  When you click on the Benefits of Membership link below, you will see that there is plenty more:

Benefits of Membership for Talent
http://www.futurecasting2000.com/talent.htm

Benefits of Membership for Crew
http://www.futurecasting2000.com/crew.htm

Q: How much does Membership cost?

A: The cost of Membership is a $9.95 per month. 

Q: What if I am talent and I want to become a member but I don’t have my headshot ready yet?

A: Go ahead and signup and create your account. This way you have immediate access to all the premium casting and crew job notices. Once you get your headshot, you can upload it with a few clicks of the mouse.

Q: Do I have to post my picture and resume if I become a Member?

A: The option is yours. You can post them if you like or leave them blank. However, when casting directors or talent agents search the talent/crew database, they won’t be able view your photos which is usually a major factor in deciding which talent to hire for projects. Of course, you can also submit your headshot/resume via US mail or in person at an audition if the casting professional or talent agent specifies they are accepting submissions that way also. Posting of a headshot is optional for crew members.


Q: What if I don’t have my headshot in electronic format ?

A: If you don't have your headshot in electronic format (JPEG), once you create your account, we will post your headshot for you when you mail it to:

Attn: Membership
Edwards & Hill Communications, LLC.
P.O. Box 2243
Germantown, MD 20875-2243
(please include your name, contact number and subscription number)

Q: What kind of software do I need to access the Member-only area?

A: Signing up is easy. Just go to the appropriate page below:

Talent and Crew Signup Page:
http://www.futurecasting2000.com/members/talentsignup.html

Talent Agent/Casting Professional Signup Page
http://www.futurecasting2000.com/members/prosignup.html

Q: I am a current member in the old Member-only area. How does this new Member-only area affect my membership in the old Member-only area?

A: We have converted your membership in the old talent/crew database to the new Member-only area. You will get an e-mail with more details in the next few days.

Q: I am a Talent Agent or Casting Professional. How does this new Member-only area benefit me?

A: To see all of the benefits of the Member-only area for Talent Agents and Casting Professionals, please go to the web page below:

Benefits of Membership for Talent Agents/Casting Professionals
http://www.futurecasting2000.com/agents.htm

We hope that you will try the Members-only area. We believe that you will be blown away by how it works as well as the high-level casting/crew job notices available to the Members. The good thing is that if you decide at anytime you don’t want to remain a member, just cancel your Membership. In the near future, there will even be industry exclusive events for Members only. When you log on, you won’t believe all that you get for being a Member.

Much continued success,

FutureCasting2000.com Management

General Questions About the Site

Q: Why should I join Future Casting 2000^TM?

A: This is the most cost effective way to make your headshot and resume available to talent agents and casting professionals all over the world and also the best way to get the latest casting and crew job notices instantly.

A: Anyone in the entertainment industry who needs to have their picture and resume seen in order to obtain work in the business and anyone who needs to have access to the latest casting and crew job notices.

Q: Why would a talent agent or casting professional use this service?

A: This service allows a talent agent or casting professional to look for talent or crew at his/her leisure 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The talent/crew database allows the talent agent or casting directory to find the specific type that is needed for the job with minimal effort.  Also, a casting director/talent can post a notice to find specific talent or crew instantly. As we become a paperless society, more business is being done via the internet.

Q: What if I am new to the business or just getting started?

A: There are a lot of things you need to know to get started and even more to be successful. Go to the "Just getting started" Page and you will find the information to get you on your way to reaching your dreams.

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