BEWARE

I just heard about something that I feel I need to warn you all about. Feel free to repost this.

If you get a call from an agent or another extras casting firm in the area that wants you to do a shoot, please always ask what it's for.

This is why:

Getty Images is branching out from their stock-photography business. They now are creating Stock-footage (video/film). They film their actors in generic situations. Once the film is "in the can" they own it...forever and ever AMEN. They can sell it to whomever they choose. So, you never know where you will find yourself. The worst part is, you get a one time payment of $100. That's it. No residuals...no further compensation. This is bottom feeding. They help perpetuate the idea that actors do this for fun or as a hobby and not as a career. Please do not enable this myth to continue, or pretty soon their stereo-type will come far to real.

You may or may not have the protection of AFTRA or SAG, but you can protect yourself. Please stay away from this! You are worth more than $100.

Please spread this around to your friends. Nobody needs an acting gig this badly.

Thanks!

Rachel