A guy who works for John Doe Entertainment contacted me a couple of days ago, asking me if I’d like to audition for a short film they’re developing. The thing is I’m not an actress or anything – he saw my picture on my website and contacted me. While I’m very flattered, I’m wondering if this is legit. How do I know this guy isn’t some pervy freak or something? Is this something the Better Business Bureau could tell me?
It looks like he has done a bunch of movies and commercials. If you’re worried, you can probably find the name of an actress who has done one of their other jobs and check with her. The BBB wouldn’t hurt. If Mississippi has a film office, you can check with them.
I’m used to working through agents. If there is an agent near you, you could check with them, but I suspect this would be a non-union job - and I have a hard time believing an agent could get enough business near you anyway.
I would contact John Doe and check the guy’s bona fides. I don’t see your picture on your site and John Doe seem to be Miami based and hell I could say I work for them. Even dating sites advice caution on first physical contact with people.
And if it is all above board, break a leg.