About talentedYOU.com

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After reading this you should be familiar with who we are, what we are trying to do, and whether you would like to join the team. If you still have questions then contact us.

Basic questions about us	Questions about membership	Contacting questions
What is talentedYOU.com ? What do I get as a member ? What does talentedYOU.com do ? What are talentedYOU.com's company highlights ?	What do I need to join ? What's the difference between standard & deluxe membership ? Can I change my mind and upgrade from Standard to Deluxe ? What types of media do you accept ? What do other members say about you ? How do I join ? How long does it take once you receive my material ? What are the costs and how long does it last ? How do I pay ? How do I update my headshot or resume profile ? Are their any terms of membership ?	How do I contact talentedYOU.com staff ?

What is talentedYOU.com ?
We are an independent production studio.
We create entertainment content (films and music media) and publish and sell it on the internet.
We have the talent you've been looking for.

We offer the services of our creative and management specialists in the areas of:

- audition management	- broadcast graphics	- special effects
- original music composition	- talent (extras, leads)	- screenwriting
- directing & cinematography	- storyboarding & editing	- streaming production
- trailer production	- web site production & design	- web site management
- illustrators	- project managers	- art & creative directors

If you are a talented actor, model, writer, dancer, musician, painter, animator, photographer, crew, independent filmmaker, or just have a dream then consider becoming a member.
As a member we not only set-up a profile page for you but we promote your profile to casting agencies, other production houses, film executives, studios, indie sites, the list goes on and on. We also consider you first in our original productions. Find out how to become a member now !

If you are a production house and need help in any of our core competency areas then contact us. We can work together to help your project reach your vision and be a success.

If you are a photographer, indie director/producer, acting coach and would like to become a partners so that we can recommend you and your services to our members then contact us.

If you just love watching films and how they are made then watch or buy our original films and check out the extra behind-the-scenes content for each one. From our storyboards to our screenplays to cast and crew interviews and gag reels you will be able to watch or buy each film in its entirety with all the extras and see new ones being made.

So to sum it up:
Contact us if you need a helping hand on your project.
Register with us to become a member and get your own profile page.
Audition with us for a chance to star in one of our productions.
Partner with us to advertise your unique services to our members.
Be entertained by watching NetCinema by some of the best up-and-coming independent filmmakers and talent.

What do I get as a member ?
Being a talent member of talentedYOU.com entitles you to inclusion in talentedYOU.com's profile page.
We'll create a personalized profile page for you at talentedYOU.com.
Then you can provide your talentedYOU internet address to casting agencies, directors, producers, anyone.
Your profile page will be something like: http://www.talentyou.com/<yourName>
You tell us what you want <yourName> to be during the registration process.
We'll also be telling hundreds of casting directors, film executives, producers, about the site and hence promoting you.

What does talentedYOU.com do ?
Beside setting you up it's our job to make this site a success by contacting entertainment executives, directors, producers, and casting agencies to discover your talent. We plan to grow the site to include all types of talent and networking opportunities. Our studio arm also auditions, shoots, and deploys independently made films to be shown and sold right here on the site.

What are talentedYOU.com's company highlights ?
We are a young company and are approaching our fifth anniversary.
The roots of our corporate officers are in the fields of film, design, management, and information technology.
We make it all work by combining these areas of expertise and bridging these talents together in every project.
Below are some corporate milestones from the past five years:

Date

Highlight

2000

March

- Incorporated
- Web design and infrastructure built

April

- First script written and storyboarded
- "Hardcore Poisoned Eyes" trailer transfered from Digital Video to streaming media

May

Season 1

- Web Site Launched with exclusive "Hardcore Poisoned Eyes" trailer
- First audition held

June

- 30 members sign up during the first month
- Website hits major search engines: Yahoo - Google - altaVista
- Second audition held

July

- talentedYOU.com/films site premieres
- Location scouting for summer films

August

- Principle photography on "Some Call it Love"
- Membership tops 50

September

- The "Some call it Love" trailer premieres while editing continues

October

- The "Broken-UP" trailer premieres on the film site

November

- The silent short "The Sun shines for you" premieres on the film site

December

- The short "Some call it Love" premieres
- Partnership with the cutting-edge channel web surfing site etours.com

2001

January

- Partnership with the casting directors of the WB Change of Heart
- Membership hits 70

February

- The short "Broken-UP" premieres
- Third Audition for "Talk" Announced

March

- First Year Anniversary ! (End of Season One)
- Membership hits 90

April

- Season 2 Audition (Third Audition) Held

May

Season 2

- Web Site First Year Anniversary !
- Membership tops 100

Summer

Principal Photography on Season 2 short "Talk"

2002

- Apple QuickTime Selected as Season 3 Media Type for Streaming.

Summer

- KnightHawk Auditions, Membership expands to 130.

2003

Preparation for Season 3 for Summer 2003.

Summer

- IM in Love short auditions scheduled. 701 headshots arrive on the first day.

Winter

- IM in Love short principal photography wraps.

2004

	Summer
	Winter

- Season 1 VHS goes on sale in the talentedYOU store
- Sales finish year at 102 Tapes

What do I need to join ?
In order to become a talent member you'll need the following items:
1 to 3 up-to-date, realistic-looking headshots 1 current and easy-to-read resume 1 concise and informative cover letter 1 60 cent stamp 1 8 1/2 x 12 inch envelop

If you have all these items then read on and find out how to join and become a Standard Member.
If you have one or more multimedia items like a video, or audio, on CD, Digital Video, or a VHS tape which you have made which you want to be part of your profile then you need to become a Deluxe Member.
If your missing some items then check out our partners who may be able to facilitate you assembling these items for yourself.

What's the difference between Standard & Deluxe Membership ?
There are two types of membership plans:

Type of Membership	Contents of Profile	Who should get this
Standard	Headshot Photography & Resume	Actors
Deluxe	Standard plus Multimedia like Streaming Video and Audio	Actors, Musicians

Can I change my mind and upgrade from Standard to Deluxe ?
If you sign-up for the standard and decide later on to Upgrade that's fine too.
To upgrade the full cost of the deluxe plan is paid and your membership is converted.
The clock is also reset to the lifetime of the new deluxe plan (example another year).

What do other members say about talentedYOU.com ?
Wondering what our other members say about us.
Read their testimonials below in their own words:

Nathan K Faudree, Actor, Member since 2000

Thanks so much, I got the video-copy yesterday. I really appreciate it. It will
soon be added to my reel. I'm just trying to collect that stuff and I
appreciate you guys being so quick and professional about everything.
Believe me, tracking down other stuff I have done is becoming a task for
Indiana Jones. Anyhoo, the site looks great and I appreciate everything,
thanks again.

Nathan

Daniella Vesterlund, Actor, Member since 2001

Dear Talented You,

I am so pleased to be featured on your website as it has given me many opportunities to work when I lived in New York. Currently I am in Stockholm Sweden working and spending time with my family.

Furthermore, I would like to thank you for being a great site with great opportunities, and a great service for your members and viewers.

Best Wishes & Have a great day!

Daniella Vesterlund

Peter Rinaldi, Filmmaker, Member since 2000

Thanks so much for your kind words and your willingness to change my bio.
i've attached it. feel free to change the size, font, ect. as you see fit.
please dispose of that current "short Fuse 2000" page. I really appreciate
it. Let's keep in touch! I'm always on talented you and i send others there
constantly. good luck to you!!
thanks again!
-peter

p.s. I kind of like my current picture. it gets the girlies.

If you are a fan and would like to send us a testimonial of how much you like talentedYOU.com then drop us a line at:

What type of media do you accept ?
If you are submitting physical media for your profile the following media types are accepted:

Headshots	Photographs
Video	MiniDV, VHS
Audio	CD

How do I join ?
Follow the three simply steps:
1. fill out our on-line registration form choosing a Membership Plan
2. mail your materials (headshot(s), resume, cover letter) to:
    ATTN: MEMBER REGISTRATION
    talentedYOU.com, inc.
    3423 Steinway Street, Suite 912
    LIC, NY 11101

How long does it take once you receive my material ?
We build the site twice a month: mid month & end of month.
If we happen to receive your material a couple of days before the site build (green zone) then you may miss the build.
In this case, you'll be among the first to be included in the next build.

Build Schedule

What are the costs and how long does it last ?

talentedYOU.com costs
$60 a year (or $100 for two years) for Standard Members (that's only $5 a month)
$120 a year (or $200 for two years) for Deluxe Members (that's only $10 a month)

How do I pay ?
We accept payments online through the following major credit cards through a secure connection to PayPal.

What about when I want to update my resume or headshot ?
There are two types of supported updates to your profile so that it doesn't get stale and grows as you grow.
There is no charge for either of these updates:

1.	Picture Updates	Send all additional pictures or media via postal mail to: ATTN: MEMBER UPDATES talentedYOU.com, inc. 3423 Steinway Street, Suite 912 LIC, NY 11101 This ensures that we scan or digitize it for you.
2.	Resume Updates	Send any changes to your resume via e-mail to updates@talentedyou.com.

That's it !
It's a simple way to get yourself out there in a community and keep yourself there.

What are the terms of membership ?
The rules and regulations of the talentedYOU.com community are easy:

Registration in talentedYOU.com entitles you to inclusion in talentedYOU.com's site.
talentedYOU.com reserves the right to terminate any member's site.
talentedYOU.com does not condone obscene language or offensive imagery on it's website and will not display nudity in any form.
This service doesn't contains any set-up charges or update fees for the LIFETIME of your membership.
Members must remain in good standing by renewing their annual membership costs.

How do I contact talentedYOU.com staff ?

If you have questions that we haven't answered or if you simply want to contact us with information like how to become a partner or sponsor then use the following e-mail addrerss below for each of the differerent situations:

Type of question or situation	e-mail
I have a question that wasn't answered on this page	contactus@talentedyou.com
I have a problem to report or a technical question to ask on the site
I have a suggestion I'd like to make to improve the site
I have questions about my registration or membership
I have a situation that isn't listed here

Alternatively, you may reach us by these other means:

	Postal Mail	talentedYOU.com, inc. 3423 Steinway Street, Suite 912 LIC, NY 11101

	Toll-Free Voice	877-885-0540
	Facsimile	877-885-0540

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