New York Fashion Week - Feb/July/Sept
SUPERVISION OF YOUR OFP EXPERIENCE: On-sight supervision by
your OZLINK Director and OFP Team, from arrival in New York on Day 1 to your
departure on Day 9. All our team members are experienced professionals and
travellers, familiar with New York and the entertainment industry
*Pictured – Model group, OFP February 2017
PREPARATION: via a series of skype interviews and/or face to face workshops.
Your preparation is personally supervised by OZLINK Director, Amanda O’Brien and will include such topics as
grooming, wardrobe requirements, image styling, portfolio composition, interviewing, marketing materials, travel
guidelines, travel health, visa requirements, networking, social media protocols, professional communication, foreign
currency, budgeting, scheduling, calculating taxes and service fees.
MEALS: A cooked breakfast will be provided each day in the apartment, prepared with a SMILE by our OZLINK
New Yorkers! (A range of healthy snacks and lunch makings can be purchased at a variety of stores in the
neighbourhood. We often go by Starbucks and a whole bunch of other coffee stops! Evening meals can be purchased
down town between sessions or at the end of the night.
ACCOMMODATION: Eight (8) nights in a quality
New York City apartment, keeping in mind that New York
is known for “close” living. Apartments are smaller, more
compact and less light and airy than anything we may be
accustomed to in Australia and New Zealand. OFP digs
are not luxurious but they are centrally located in good
neighbourhoods, close to all amenities, comfortable and
with a great NYC vibe. We want our models to
experience real life in New York as working professionals
in the fashion industry. The OFP digs are of course
subject to availability during NYFW and will be as
luxurious as we can possibly provide on our trip budget
*Pictured – East Village apartment, OFP February 2017
RUNWAY WALKS: Not less than two (2) Runway walks at New York
Fashion Week, including castings for a range of shows and international
designers.
FASHION SHOWS: Audience tickets to not less than (2) NYFW shows according
to the seasonal calendar. Exact shows to be confirmed close to departure.
PHOTO SHOOTS: Not less than Two (2) industry photo shoots with
outstanding and accredited New York fashion photographers, including
a full Fashion Studio Shoot and the Landmarks of New York Shoot –
Time Square, Rockefeller Plaza, Brooklyn Bridge, Historic Sea Port,
Staten Island Ferry Central Park etc.
TRAINING SESSIONS: Not less than six (6) hours intensive training from a
selection of industry providers on such topics as Upper Body Modelling, Runway
- Technique and Turns, Style and Image consult, On-Camera presenting for
TV and commercial work, Use of props, Working in a group shoot,
Interviewing, Casting protocols and much more. Three (3) sessions per
model. All sessions are conducted by experienced and recognized A- list
professionals of New York.
*Pictured - sessions with Roger Del Pozo, James Pentaudi and Preston Walker, OFP February 2017
EDUCATION at the New York Fashion Institute of
Technology (FIT). We will visit the Fashion Museum and take the
audio tour. This is a fabulous opportunity to see iconic couture from
some of the most famous collections in the world. At FIT we learn about
fashion through the ages, exotic cultural influences and people who have
shaped our idea of style.
INTERVIEWS WITH NEW YORK AGENTS: Interviews are scheduled with a
select group of A-list agencies operating at the heart of the New York market. We
already have models signed and working in New York and our agent relationships are
all long standing and trusted. These are people you will be proud and privileged to
meet. We accompany our models to all interviews and are happy to facilitate
individual pre-arranged appointments where possible. This part of the program is of
course subject to interest from the agents themselves and will be confirmed based on
circulation of model books prior to departure.
FITNESS and/or BEAUTY: Choose either a fitness or beauty
session with recognized New York personal trainers and/or beauticians.
Receive the advice and guidance you need to be sure you are
projecting international appeal in the market place.
INTRODUCTIONS: Priceless introductions to dozens of fashion
directors, show curators, designers, photographers and managers.
You will be working with high end people on a daily basis, speaking
with them face to face, adjusting your technique to their taste and
requirements and they will be entrusting their success to your
performance!
Pictured – OFP Feb 2017 models with James Pentaudi, Robert
Greco, Preston Walker, and Jude Charles.
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EXPOSURE: Opportunities to be MODEL SPOTTED by leading designers and fashion directors. Every group
is different and every model journey is also different, but models who took part in our February 2017 OFP received,
without exception, open invitations to return for future shows and shoots in New York !
REFERRALS: Opportunities to be referred to other industry professionals in the US market and in the top end of
your home market.
TOOLS, REELS AND PHOTOGRAPHY: With OFP you will have access
to high end New York videographers and photographers so you can look forward
to bringing home some exceptional footage and shots of you ON and OFF runway
- Fabulous for building your book and your credibility in any market!
*Pictured – Jaime, Brenna, Charlie, Jayde and Brooke. OFP February 2017
Dorothy Shi Studio, “Props Shoot”.
FREE TIME: There is little time to recharge the batteries in this action packed
adventure. You will see a lot of the city across the week including different
neighbourhoods, Up Town, Down Town and the high spots of Manhattan. We do
understand the need for down time though so we allow some free spots on the
schedule for you to part-take of the NYC night life or have a day time adventure.
Whether it’s a Broadway show, comedy club, sports game or just a wander through
the fallen leaves of Central Park. Lunches and evening meals for example will
often be out in the city with spare time to follow, and some afternoons can be freed
up in and around the show schedule once it is finalised. So yes, while we have no
scheduled sight-seeing included, there will be opportunities for you to soak up New
York in all her glory! We know New York well and we are happy to help you put
together sight-seeing ideas to fit your budget before departure.
FRIENDSHIPS with like-minded people who
understand your passion and sense of purpose.
CONFIDENCE, poise, self- belief, and a clear plan to move forward. Our
models return at the top of their game. Focused, resilient, confident in
interview and on runway, accomplished photographic models with a large
repertoire of moves and poses for camera, skilled up for group shoots and
castings and better positioned to pursue the best possible representation
and advancement at home. Fashion is a youth business. Models start
young and need to learn fast. To learn they need practical experience at
the highest possible level. By setting the bar high, keeping the pressure
on, and giving them the tools they need, OFP provides in just eight (8) days
what would take years to learn at home. . At OZLINK TALENT we believe
every model with a dream deserves the chance to shine!
*Pictured – Jaime in Italian couture with
Roger Matteo of Mr Matteo Montclaire.
*Pictured – Jaime & Brooke OFP Feb 2017
FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS: (not payment) OZLINK organises the
bookings for the group so that all models have someone to travel with and
all arrive in New York on the same afternoon. Tickets can be purchased
through Ozlink Talent Pty Ltd.
A NEW FASHION FAMILY and the OZLINK international network of supporters who want to see you
succeed and will lend assistance on the ground whenever possible.
TRAVEL SUPPORT
Our US based travel agent to oversee all our accommodation needs and
arrangements. You’ve Arrived Travel, KAREN KOVAC. www.youve-arrived.com
Travel expenses to and from the United States. Spending money, meal allowance (for
lunch, dinner and snacks) and ground transfers in the United States.
Go to International Programs on our
website www.ozlinktalent.com and complete an online application.
OR CONTACT
OZLINK TALENT PTY LTD
+61 403540776