So after a conversation I had this week, I feel the need to address something important. I know a lot of new and would be models/actresses read this blog. I love you ladies and I want you to be safe! Modeling/acting should be a healthy and positive experience for you.
So lets get real for a second.
I have been working in this field for 7 years now. A large part of it has been film work. (both behind and in front of the camera) A large part of it has also been naked and in "adult" situations. When I'm filming a movie there are ALWAYS multiple people on set. I have NEVER been on set with just me and the director. Sometimes I ask for a "closed" set in which only the necessary people are in the room. This is perfectly acceptable and I've never had any director or producer contest it. Things are always kept extremely professional and I have never felt like my performance has suffered.
Modeling is a slightly different situation in that you don't need as many people on set. (It's not like you're running sound and generally the photographer lights his own set.) Depending on what your shooting there may be a make up/hair stylist and even someone running wardrobe. Other times it will just be the photographer on set.
I want to get something crystal clear here: In either case, you have the RIGHT to bring an escort.
It's about what makes YOU comfortable and able to do your best work. For some girls that's going alone to a shoot ... and that's fine too so long as it's your decision to do so. Personally, I always have an escort/assistant/travel companion the first time I shoot with anyone new. 9 time out of 10 they drive me to the location, look things over, shake hands with the director or photographer and then leave until we're done shooting. Other times they stick around for the whole thing and quietly read a book in the next room.
Anyone who makes you feel that you're stupid for doing this is full of shit.
Trust me, I've been on both sides. I've had actresses bring escorts that have almost burnt down the studio. Does that mean I no longer allow escorts on my set? Of course not. It just means that if someone is being a douche bag, I ask them to step out until we're done shooting. There's no reason what so ever that the director/photographer can't at least meet with your escort.
It's also one thing for the director/photographer to openly discuss the situation with you and another for them the flip out the moment you mention bringing someone else. If they are getting angry with with you, saying condescending things about you, or telling you that you're not a "real" professional ... END THE CONVERSATION RIGHT THERE. You don't need to put up with that bullshit - and that's just what it is, BULLSHIT. You have to really ask yourself if this is type of person you want to be working with. Someone who won't even talk to you about your concerns or even listen to what you are saying. Someone who will belittle you because of your choices.
No gig is worth that.
However YOU need to be understanding too. One the reasons directors/photographers get upset about escorts is that models do bring the wrong people with them. Remember this is about your comfort ... so if you feel uncomfortable undressing in front of your father, you really shouldn't bring him to your nude scene. If your lover is the extremely jealous type you might feel self conscious if they're lurking around. If your best friend is gonna talk on the cell phone the whole time and eat all the food ... they might not be the best choice either. Whoever you bring needs to be professional, courteous, and invisible.
It's a great big, fun world .... there just happens to be a lot of shit heads.
Be safe.
Love you.
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