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I don’t know about you but I love action films and I’ve always wondered what it’s like for actors like Jackie Chan (Rush Hour) and Matt Damon (The Bourne Ultimatum)
who’ve starred in some of the most exciting films to hit the box
office. I’ve always been even more curious to learn about the stunt
doubles who’ve worked alongside them handling the more dangerous stunts
– everything from jumping off of buildings to high speed car chases
that end in a fiery crash.

Mark Bedell is a Star Search Casting
member who’s seen the action firsthand! Mark Bedell, like many of our
members is a multi-talented actor who has really worked hard to make a
name for himself in the entertainment business. He has worked as an actor in nearly 20 projects, including roles on the popular soap opera Passions.
In addition to his acting work, he’s worked as a stunt coordinator and
stunt performer on more than 20 projects. Talk about an adrenaline
rush!

While
a career as a stunt person can be action-packed as well as lucrative,
it’s important to point out that there are lots of dangers and risks
involved. You may suffer from muscle strain, sprains, broken bones,
concussions and other minor and sometimes major injuries. Serious
injuries, in addition to being painful, can also lead to loss of
current and future jobs.

If
you still think you might enjoy a career as a stunt person, then it’s
important that you develop a list of skills to help you land a job.
Stunt people often have taken classes to learn a variety of skills and
talents such as martial arts, horseback riding, fencing and scuba
diving among other useful skills. Stunt people also often spend a great
amount of time in the gym because it’s important that they remain in
shape to help them deal with the challenges of the job, as well as ward
off injury.

Even if you don’t think you’re cut out for the intensive demands of film and television stunts, it’s important that all actors and actresses
stay in tip-top shape. While directors turn to stunt specialists for
much of the stunt work done in films, you may still be required to
throw a punch in a scene or engage in rigorous physical activity.
Recently a friend of mine was required to perform a stunt in a pool in
an independent film. He had a great time doing it, and was filled with
pride once it was complete.

To
learn more about the variety of jobs that are available to you in the
entertainment industry, whether you’re interested in becoming a stunt
person, or something a bit less risky, visit our auditions page at http://www.StarSearchCasting.com today and explore jobs that would be perfect for you. 

One
of the latest scams that has come to our attention involves phone
numbers that can drive your phone bill through the roof. If you get any
emails with the phone prefix +4470 – do not call the number. Phone
calls to these numbers will transfer you to an unpublished phone number
and can cost you up to £2 per minute, which is almost four American
dollars.

A
scammer using the name Erick Kent has been identified as one of the
individuals using these high-priced phone numbers to lure unsuspecting
models. See below for an example of the messages he’s been sending:

"Dear **********

Thank you very much for your quick reply.

Pembroke Recruitment Agency is a free lance model recruiting agency.

You
were contracted for a part time or full time position depending on your
options. Your photo was considered attractive enough so we decided to
contact you. At the moment we are under obligation from DR modeling
firm and we would like to hire you on their behalf.

At the moment your area of content will be trade shows, Print, runway music videos. Location will be London, England.

It
will be necessary you send resumes , photos and any documentation that
will properly describe you and explain better what you do.

Thanks,

Erick Kent

Pembroke Recruitment Agency

14d Blvd Westminster London UK.

+447031899189"

If
you receive an email from Erick Kent or the Pembroke Recruitment
Agency, do not respond. If you receive suspicious correspondence from
any other individuals and you’re not sure what to do, post the email to
the community forum for feedback and advice from the Elite Casting Network staff and other members.

For more information on Internet scams targeting aspiring models, actors, dancers and singers, visit http://www.EliteCastingNetwork.com and log in daily to read our Scam Watch.