UP COMING EVENTS, AUDITIONS & JOB PAGE



Mission Statement

Focus International Model and Talent Agency, together with The Network; aspire to produce an innovative, diverse community of talent in an efficient, economically favorable and creative environment. Our goal is to develop, promote and assist our talent in realizing their potential while maintaining mutual trust, respect and integrity.



 

MAHALO TO ALL OF THE TALENT-CAST WHO PARTICIPATED !

YOU WERE PHENOMENAL ....

If you would like to view ~ order any photo's @ White Dot Photography 

Click the Link below

http://whitedotproofing.com/gallery/tribalmotion#

Mahalo !

 To all of our Sponsors and Donations 

Vanity Box Salon-Terrific Hair ~ Makeup 

Sid Sherman - Fabulous Tents and many hours of dedication

The ReMixx Lounge for you hospitality-location.

Vince Gaeta-Program Book

To all of our special helpers who mean so much to the 

Focus Agency, we couldn't have done it without you..

     

   



NEXT FOCUS SEMINAR !

Great Introduction to the World of Modeling 

Fashion Runway ~ Skin Care & Makeup ~Photo Movement~

Auditions & Job Interview Techniques ~ Portfolios ~ Acting 

and Much More..

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE FOR THIS ACTION PACKED SEMINAR

(808) 326-1108 ~ (808) 323-3333

Christmas Gift Certificates now available ! 

    

Photoshoot's, Modeling 1~Day Workshop 

 Modeling / Acting 3~Day Seminar

 

808-323-3333 


IN LOVING MEMORY

 

  

Kona's Jim Wilson, Focus Staff Photographer, Kealekehe Middle School Counselor

Focus Models and Staff will miss you dearly..

 

Photo's courtesy: Cold Shot Photography


Modeling Photoshoot's: 326-1108

Model Portfolio ~ Acting Headshots ~ Holiday Portraits

www.peggysuephotography.com

Cover Models: Serena, Temana & Ben.

Photographer: Peggy Ruelke


NEW FACE CASTING FOR RE-MODELED 


The Network is looking for the BEST eight new faces to be featured on our new 

TV series RE-MODELED on the CW - TV Network
http://www.cwtv.com/shows/

These FUTURE STARS will be introduced on camera to the most powerful clients, photographers and magazines in NY

The Agency that finds the best new face will be featured on an episode of REMODELED on the CW

Requirements are: 

Female Models 
15 to 18 years old
MUST BE: 
5'9" to 6'1 (5'10 & up is better) 

Males Models
17 to 24 years old
MUST BE:
6'0 to 6'2'
CLEAN FACED Digitals only  
Girls: please shoot in a bikini, full length, 3 quarter, profiles, and straight on head shots.
Men: please shoot in jeans without a shirt on, full length, 3 quarter, profiles, and straight on head shots.

Submit to info@focushawaii.com

MORE CASTINGS BELOW


>>>>>>>>>>INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING SNAPSHOTS<<<<<<<<<<

New Model Submissions

We must have all six images, "exactly as shown"

Here are the basic instructions that "must" be followed.

NATURAL makeup, light mascara, NO eye shadow, NO eye liner, hair off your face, light lip gloss only.       Wear a two piece swimsuit-only. We can only see proportions properly if you wear a two-piece.

Please pose exactly as per the samples below!

  

  

Okay, we now have the snapshots done, let's do the measurements.
Yes, we know you have had your doctor take your height and you are
"sure" that you know your exact measurements, but let's do them again.


Remember to measure "exactly" where you are shown in the sample.

 


 



UPCOMING FOCUS MODELING JOBS ~ CASTINGS


Battleship Casting Old Salts
SEEKING POLYNESIAN, AFRICAN AMERICAN, HISPANIC MEN IN GOOD PHYSICAL SHAPE TO PORTRAY 
ENTHUSIASTIC VETERANS OF VARIOUS BRANCHES OF MILITARY. (Real life experience not necessary but preferred.) 

MUST APPEAR TO BE 70 - 80 YRS OLD

MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR AUDITION IN OCTOBER AND FILMING IN EARLY NOVEMBER.

All submissions should include photo (small jpeg or pdf please) AND contact phone number(s) to be considered.
Feel free to pass this information on to anyone you know that may fit this description.

Send to: battleshipcasting@gmail.com


"MY STUDIO"

 LAUNCHING JUNE 27TH

 

 

CONTEST NAME - FOCUS HAWAII  “ NEW FACES” MODEL SEARCH  

 

DESCRIPTION

 

ARE YOU THE NEXT SUPERMODEL? THE NETWORK TALENT AND FOCUS MODEL AND TALENT HAWAII ARE SEARCHING FOR A FUTURE SWIMWEAR STAR.   WIN A ONE YEAR CONTRACT WITH FOCUS MODEL AND TALENT, HAWAII AND BE A CONTENDER TO BE ON “REMODLED” 

A NEW SERIES AIRING ON  GO TO www.CWtv.com/shows/remodeled

 

INSTRUCTIONS

The contest is open to females between the ages of 13-22 who stand between 5’8 to 6’0 and males between the ages of 15-25 who stand between 6’ to 6’2. Contestants will create their own model audition video giving their name, where they are from, their experience and measurements.  ( PLEASE WEAR A SWIMSUIT)Audition videos created at MyStudio will allow contestants to create a professional studio-quality video to best showcase their looks, features and personalities for uploading to the Focus Model and Talent Agency Hawaii contest page for review.

 

HOW TO ENTER:  

1.Record your video at MyStudio HD Recording studio located at Pearlridge Center in Aiea, Hawaii.

2.Create a free profile at MyStudio.net.

3.Activate your video.

4.Come back to this contest page.

5.Click the [Enter Contest] button below.

6.Then follow the simple instructions given.

 

PRIZE:

THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE:

 

·A 1 year modeling contract with Focus Model and Talent Agency Hawaii

·6 months on The Network Talent Portfolio Delivery System (PDS) services - Value $240.00.

·Winner will be featured on The NetworkTalent.com, MyStudio.net and Focushawaii.com websites. 

 

 VOTING

All model audition videos will be reviewed and judged by Focus Hawaii and The Network Talent Executives and the chosen candidate will be contacted directly by Focus Agency and The Network.

 

Aiea, Hawaii Pearlridge Center
REGULAR MALL HOURS 
Mon to Sat: 10:00am - 9:00pm 
Sun: 11:00am - 6:00pm98-1005 Moanalua Rd. #231


Japanese TV series:  Looking for locations on Big Island
High End- Unique homesVideo and Print both

Korean Movie filming soon here on Big Island


Focus International Placements  

Currently looking for models available for the Milan market.
Our requirements:

·         Young female models, between 17 to 25 years old;

·         Height: 175cm and above; 5' 9"

·         Hips: max 92 cm; 36"

·         Good book;

·         Disciplined and hardworking with a great personality;

·         Availability to stay for at least 4-5 weeks.  


Focus Modeling Jobs - Print Work


NOW Submitting Models (Male/Female) for Lrg. Catalog Comp. coming Jan. `2012 ~ Maui

Teens: Age 12-18

Focus will be casting via video this December

Date & Loction T.B.A.


NOW Submitting Models (1- Male  / 1- Female) for Golf Shoot January ` 2012 ~ Maui

Client will be selecting from website.


Eddie Bauer:  Scheduled  Shoot  9-25-11 ~ 10-5-11 (Big Island) 

Booked: Oct. 1-3 / Caitlin-Makeup and Hair 

Booked: Oct. 4th Martin -Call time: 6:15am re: Boat Shoot

Mahalo !


Pearl Ridge Magazine shoot: Friday: 9/23/11

Models Booked: Loren

Call time: 8:30 am (9:00 am ~ 11:00 am)

Great job Loren - Mahalo !

 


NR3 Video Productions

Wedding Video Promo & Model Shoot: Martin and Velvet

  


AQUA LUNG AMERICA

 SCUBA / SNORKEL GEAR

       

   

INTERNATIONAL BUYOUT- FULL DAY SHOOT

Shoot Date: MAY 25th & 26th

MODELS BOOKED: ONI`PAA, VELVET, MARTIN, AND DELANEY!

BACK UP MODELS: CRISTY, THOMAS, SHANNON, BRIAN

Great Job Models !


North Hawaii Community Hospital

Models Booked

Kevin, Christie, Charley, Temana, Ethan, Sheyecie Joy, Martin, Camie, Jaron and Beth

Great Job Models !  



*Eddie Bauer: Catalog Shoot Sch. Jan. 18-26th
Model Booked: Martin & Thomas
Model Booked: Jodie 
Mahalo to the Focus models who participated in the Eddie Bauer "Summer Catalog" shoot. 

Great Job !

 


  Drapers & Damon's Mothers Day Ad campaign

    Fairmont Orchid - Photo shoot ~ March 15th

Model Booked: Wendi - Rate: $1,500.00 per day 

  

Great Job Wendi !

                               


 

Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies -Caribbean  

Models Booked: Thomas 

Photo Shoot: March 1-6, 2011

Rate: $1,000- per day.  Shoot Date: March 3rd & 4th

  


*International (European) Ad Campaign: "Water" 
Focus Models chosen: Martin, Ali & Melissa ~ December ` 2010
Rate: $3,200- per day print Ad
Rate: $3,200.00 per day for Video Ad


PA'ANI Ranch and ATV Adventures LLC
Models Booked: Martin and Mary

Commercial - Video

March 11, 2011 ~ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Big Island TV, Channel 9 

http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=PGaA2qv3-os&feature=youtube_ gdata_player


Cirque Du Soleil -  Big Island

Mahalo for all of those who came out for this casting. 

Artist Chosen

· Christine · Chris
· Camie · Martin · Thomas

   

   

Congratulations to you all - Job well done !


Aloha Focus Talent

With the new and exiting changes coming our way this year, we thought it would be a great opportunity to express our gratitude for the amazing talent we have in our midst. We want to provide valuable information to those interested in becoming a part of our agency. Moreover, we want our talent to understand our philosophy so that we can better assist you in obtaining work. We would love nothing more than to make each and everyone of you a superstar, but the reality is this is a competitive business, and we want to make sure our talent are prepared to work hard and maintain some perspective. Most importantly, to know you have a knowledgeable and dedicated staff behind you.

First, we would like to clear up any misconceptions regarding our agency. We are primarily a lifestyle agency. Basically what that means is that we choose models who help fill the needs of our clients, locally, nationally, and internationally. Our looks need to be diverse, all heights and ages. The potential of each of our models are not only dictated by our client needs, but by the motivation and participation of our talent. While we can help models with training, networking, websites and scholarships, we are by no means the end all.

Those who think you don't need anything but Polaroid pictures to send to an agency are sorely mistaken. That Polaroid/digital may get you into the front door of a top agency, but there is a tremendous amount of work and effort that goes into the making of a super model....and frankly, that costs money. For some reason there is this confusion that models don't have to invest in their career, that it will somehow magically manifest. Yet, if you want to be an actor or dancer or anything else for that matter, you have to invest in years and money into developing your career. Just because there isn't a degree involved in learning and investing in your craft, doesn't make it any less valuable, nor is it any less costly. The model WILL pay whether on the back end and/or immediately with photographers, books, clothing, travel etc.. There are the rare thoroughbred beauties that are 5'9" and above, who may have more opportunities available to them; but even those models are turned down time and time again before they achieve experience, refine their look, and develop their book.

That being said, we are living on a rock in the middle of the Pacific and while we have a tremendous amount of hits on our website, getting the work here in Hawaii can be challenging. We are providing a service, just like any other business. We create and provide training and exposure for our talent which would not otherwise be available on an national or international level.

 We realize we are only as strong as our talent, so it only makes sense for us to focus on the quality of our programs, seminars, our website, and our ability to get our talent the work. It is however, the responsibility of our talent to be ready, trained and prepared for the opportunities that arise.

Mahalo Focus Team !




"The River," a new ABC series starring Bruce Greenwood as a wildlife expert who goes missing in the Amazon, is relocating to Hawaii. 

 

"The River," an ABC television show described as an adventure-mystery set in the Amazon jungle, is relocating production to Hawaii, network representatives said.

The pilot for the show, which stars Bruce Greenwood as a wildlife expert and TV host who goes missing, was shot in Puerto Rico, but plans to move to Hawaii had been rumored in March. Network spokeswoman Erin Felentzer confirmed the move today, adding that shooting will begin in August with the series premiere scheduled for midseason.

"The River" stars Greenwood as Dr. Emmet Cole, who travels the world to film a popular nature television show. He goes missing in the Amazon, and his family, friends and crew set out to find him. "The shocking truth about his disappearance is out there, somewhere, just waiting to be discovered," says a statement released by Felentzer.

The show co-stars Joe Anderson as Cole's son, Lincoln, who has a strained relationship with his father, and Leslie Hope as Cole's wife Tess, who convinces Lincoln to join the search. Paul Blackthorne, Eloise Mumford and Daniel Zacapa star as Cole's filmmaking crew who are recording the search, and Thomas Kretschmann is the group's bodyguard.

The show's executive producers are Michael Green, Oren Peli (creator of "Paranormal Activity"), Zack Estrin, Jason Blum and Steven Schneider.

Felentzer said the show will use the same stage settings as "Off the Map," the ABC medical drama that was canceled after one season.

"The River" joins "Hawaii Five-0" as the two television series shooting here in Hawaii.


HOME & AWAY

Home and Away sneak peek - Wednesday 2nd February

 


  

Currently Casting for EXTRAS

 


OFF THE MAP 

 


Focus Yearly Website Renewal

Lrg. Pro Site:  $99.00 / 1 year + GE tax

Mini Site "New Faces":  $50.00 / 1 year + GE tax

FOCUS HAWAII AGENCY IS REQUESTING ALL MODELS TO RENEW THEIR WEBSITES YEARLY.  IF YOU HAVE NOT RENEWED YOUR SITE-..MODELS WILL BE NOTIFIED ON WHO NEEDS TO UPDATE OR RENEW THEIR WEBSITES ~PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE 326-1108.  YOU MAY BE TAKEN OFF THE FOCUS HAWAII WEBSITE IF YOUR RENEWAL DATE HAS EXPIRED. WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING..

UPDATE

 PHOTO SIZES FOR FOCUS WEBSITE: 230 pixels x 346 pixels (72 dpi)

Models must e-mail/provide  (pre-sized) images to specs above.

There will be an additional cost to those who do not pre-size images..

MAHALO FOCUS STAFF

 


*Calendar Models: To shoot in Hilo starting as soon as possible, looking for models over 18 with great swimsuit body's if interested please email you best 2 body shots at 72dpi to info@focushawaii.com .

Samples:

 


 




Bella Petite
Live broadcast 12-7 at 10am PST/1pm EDT The Bella Petite Hour: Model and Talent Industry News! Special guest Focus International Agency President Swan K. Elliott-Bowden and petite model/actress Cindy Vela Bella Petite Magazine cover girl finalist. Show will focus on new pilots, casting calls, model searches, new trends and what work petite models are doing! @[1762766763:2048:Lesle

Radio Sandy Springs - Home

www.americaswebradio.com

 


Female models for Paris, must be 18 to 22,  5'8 & taller.  Bust A,B,C, smaller D's, waist 26 max, hip 35 max. All color hair & eyes, & ethnic groups.  Please email all submissions to swan@focushawaii.com.  We will be taking on going submissions.

Female models who may be interested in traveling to China for a period of 2-3 months. We are in a situation of having not enough foreign models for our clients' exuberant demand.

Our high season will begin soon and the demand for foreign models are exceptionally high.
We will also advance their airfare, accommodation & weekly allowance.


We prefer female models who are between 5'8 to 5'11, preferably brunette, slim (measurement at or less than 84-64-90)  (34 25.5 35.5) and age between 16 to 25 years old.  We will need soldier pics & photo to start, don't spend $ on photos till we know, we are interested.
  

 


 Focus Upcoming Seminar's

WORKSHOP YEARLY SCHEDULE
Focus office 808-326-1108

Saturday, Jan. 22/2011.......Kona
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 ..........Kona
Saturday, March 12/2011.......Hilo
Saturday, April 16/2011........location shoot-Mike Braun’s in Kealakekua
Saturday, May 28/2011....Hilo-Prince Kuhio Plaza (Gathering Place)
Saturday, June 18/2010....NO WORKSHOP - FUSION CONVENTION
Saturday, July 9th Fittings/Rehearsals.  July 16/2011-Show Event at Prince Kuhio Plaza-Hilo
Saturday, October 7-8- 9/2011....... Location T.B.A.
1 Day Workshop: Saturday, Jan. 7 / 2012

Seminar: January 13-14-15 - 2012 Kona

Please register for Kona Seminar call 808-326-1108

Focus Fashion Show ~ Fitting Form
<<Click here>>


(Past) Fashion Show Events

DVD Video's available

JANUARY 30, 2010 ~ FOCUS FASHION SHOW CHARITY EVENT 

 $25.00 EA.

CAPTURES ALL MODELS / DANCERS ON THE RUNWAY !

TO ORDER CONTACT  MATT LOVEIN PRODUCTIONS ~ lovein@hawaii.rr.com

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Holiday 2009 "Queens" Fashion Show

 $20.00 ea. @ Farish Media Productions

Call Focus if you would like to order: 808-326-1108

 

Kings Shops Mothers Day Fashion Show - 2009 - click below

http://www.lovein.com/Kingsshops.htm

 

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HIFI and Hilo Plaza (2009 summer) Fashion Show @ Matt Lovein

http://www.lovein.com/HiFiDVD.htp

TO ORDER CONTACT  MATT LOVEIN PRODUCTIONS ~ lovein@hawaii.rr.com

 


HAWAII WITH FOCUS-ONLINE MAGAZINE !

 

 

 


 

 

Workshop Photoshoots:

  Focus is offering (8 or more) workshop "photoshoots" per year @ Local Photographers. No cost to the models for the photographer-if you're interested in purchasing images - cost per photo is $20 each. These purchased images can go up on model websites at no charge- (Two website changes per year at no charge). Mahalo !

Portfolio:

DO's 
use images that you can be readily seen - in focus, light enough, etc.
use images that vary your expressions - smile, no smile, etc.

Don'ts
don't use images which have other people in the image (unless a
well-known tear-sheet or photo's being used in a "couple or family" category).
don't use images which are just repeats of another image (quality over
quantity)
don't use swimsuit shots in which your body is not being shown at it's
best
don't use images that you know are not showing you well, just to have
more images

marketing yourself is important to both yourself and Focus

Use "quality over quantity" as your guide to choosing only the "best"
images to market yourself.