GigaComps is an Internet-based enterprise designed much like a clearinghouse that works to efficiently promote and provide exposure for aspiring talent (by presenting and displaying their photographs) while offering a reliable talent scouting resource to industry professionals.

GigaComps’ online composite card is a digital version of the standard composite card used for self promotion. GigaComps’ online composite cards include four to five high resolution photographs that can be easily downloaded and emailed within ZIP files for faster online submissions. GigaComp online composite cards can also be customized and immediately updated for printing as often as necessary.

GigaComps.com is designed to give industry professionals login access to the GigaComps.com database that allows them to browse through all registered accounts of models and actors to view their online Talent Profiles. When they see a GigaComp online composite card that fits the criteria they need, they are able to add the model or talent’s profile to their callback list, e-mail the GigaComp to another agent for further review or contact the talent through a representative at their Representative Center.

GigaComps.com is used internationally by various talent (models, actors, etc.) as well as industry professionals looking for talent. Both talent and industry professionals must register to use the service because it is a secured website. If you’re an aspiring talent or industry professional who wants to register, click here.

Aspiring talent who want to become members of GigaComps.com should fill out an ONLINE APPLICATION. GigaComps.com will forward your application to the Representative Center nearest you for evaluation and processing.

Industry Professionals need to complete an ACCESS APPLICATION and an AGENT LISTING FORM. Once processed and approved by a GigaComps.com Representative, industry professionals receive a unique Username and password for login access to the site and can put our cutting edge technology to work for them.

TALENT: As a registered talent on GigaComps.com, ONLY you have login access to your personal account to view your own photos and composite card details.

INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS: Once you’re a registered industry professional on GigaComps.com, you have login access to view GigaComps.com’s extensive database of aspiring talent who fit your criteria searches.

GigaComps.com provides talent with worldwide exposure to top modeling agencies and entertainment professionals at just the click of a button.

GigaComps.com’s members are reputable and experienced industry professionals, from personal managers and casting directors, to some of the best known agents in the world.

Aspiring talent use Gigacomps because it’s a more efficient way to invest and further their modeling/acting career. With online access at just the click of a button, aspiring talent do not have to spend so much time and energy getting in front of industry decision-makers. Talent can also print an unlimited amount of composite cards and send them out at their own expense.

GigaComps.com offers access and exposure to one of the fastest growing databases of premier models and talent anywhere. This comprehensive site allows industry professionals to search for talent using high-resolution photos, resumes, and much more.

GigaComps.com’s continual updating of our talent’s roster enables us to offer the very best premier talent worldwide. With ease and efficiency, industry professionals can do talent scouting from their laptop or office computer without the added time and expense of conducting prolonged casting call sessions.

In order to properly run GigaComps.com on your computer or laptop, you’ll need the latest versions of Internet Explorer (www.internetexplorer.com), Adobe Reader (www.adobe.com) to view photos and a Media Player (QuickTime for Mac users, Windows Media Player or RealPlayer for PC users) to play any audio or video file.

Contact a representative from your Representative Center who will work with you to set up a photo shoot to provide you with the photos you need to create your composite card. If you need to locate a Representative Center, click here.

Several factors affect the cost of a Gigacomps.com membership, including the length of the membership term. Please contact your nearest Representative Center for details about the packages we offer, to find out which one might best suit you.

Gigacomps.com does not directly get work for any model or talent. GigaComps.com simplifies the exposure process by using an effective searchable database that’s available to industry professionals worldwide. With this tool, we help to reduce the hassle in seeking out reputable industry professionals. With Gigacomps.com, talent profiles are always available and accessible to registered industry professionals looking for talent.

Once your GigaComps.com membership is activated, your GigaComp online composite card and other marketing tools can be seen by registered industry professionals and other professional members that subscribe to Gigacomps.com. Gigacomps.com will always keep your personal information completely confidential. Please see our PRIVACY STATEMENT for more information.

GigaComps.com simply provides aspiring talent with exposure to registered industry professionals. Therefore, Gigacomps.com DOES NOT guarantee that you’ll receive a request. The exposure GigaComps.com provides can ensure that your GigaComp online composite card and other marketing tools are accessible to registered industry professionals; however, talent selection is at the discretion of the industry professional and is based on the specific criteria of their talent search. Due to the competitive nature of this industry, it’s highly likely that you may not be offered a contract, or that it may be some time until you receive an industry professional request.

Labor laws require that minors, under the age of 18, obtain work permits in the entertainment industry. Work permit approvals may be subject to the minor’s academic performance.

You can go online to obtain an initial 15-day work permit for filming from the New York State Department of Labor, www.labor.state.ny.us or by calling (518) 457-1942. You can request and obtain a subsequent 6-month permit by mailing the completed application form to Albany, NY.

Under Koogan’s Law, all child performers must establish a UGMA. Fifteen percent (15%) of the minors earning will automatically be deposited into the UGMA.

The UGMA is available at most local banks.

A union waiver is a pass that’s granted to a non-union member who works on a union booking. Once you collect a certain number of waivers, you’ll be offered and invitation to join the union. (see SAG, AFTRA, AEA)

Yes, you can definitely continue your GigaComps.com membership whether you’re currently a member or become a member of an actors union. Industry professionals search the Gigacomps.com database for both union and non-union talent.

Industry professional request notifications will be e-mailed to you as well as to a representative from your Representative Center.

Once the request is processed, a representative from your Representative Center will contact you regarding any industry professional requests. Please return all calls to your representative as promptly as possible.

No. Gigacomps.com’s only intent is to expose talent to industry professionals. Gigacomps.com acts as a clearinghouse, NOT an employment or modeling agency. So we do NOT receive any commission or referral fees for any work completed by talent posted on the site.

GigaComps.com does not handle payments between industry professionals and talent. You’ll need to contact the industry professional who booked you or a representative at your Representative Center regarding payment.

The RENEWAL option information is conveniently located within your account. Simply click the link and follow the instructions to renew your membership.

The username that’s already provided creates a personal identity and cannot be changed. However, you may change your password by clicking the CHANGE PASSWORD link located within your account.

Your photos can be updated two ways:
1. By contacting a Representative at your Representative Center
2. By submitting professional photos in JPEG format (350dpi), to GigaComps.com. Once approved by GigaComps.com, your new pictures will be posted. Approved photos will be posted within two to three weeks.

Personal information can be changed and/or updated by clicking the UPDATE MY PERSONAL PROFILE link located within your account. GigaComp online composite card statistics will be posted once approved by GigaComps.com.

Yes. GigaComps.com offers a preformatted resume that’s easy to complete. Remember, your resume should be updated frequently to reflect your experience.

An acting resume contains your experience as it relates to the industry as well as some personal information. The required fields are provided and formatted by GigaComps.com; so you can easily fill out your resume! Remember, your resume is a representation of you, so be professional. Check your spelling and punctuation!

Now that your GigaComps.com membership is active, you’ll be notified by e-mail and contacted by a Representative from your Representative Center regarding any industry professional requests. You can also promote yourself even better!

As an active member of GigaComps.com, you have the ability to print and e-mail your GigaComp online composite card to industry professionals. You can also invite industry professionals to register with GigaComps.com to access your GigaComp online composite card, using the link: REFER AN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL.

In order to protect everyone’s privacy, talent is only permitted to view their own GigaComp online composite card.

E-mailing your GigaComp online composite card is a fast and easy way to share it with family and friends.

GigaComps.com’s website has worldwide access which means that industry professionals who register to use it represent companies internationally. So with just the click of a button, your GigaComp online composite card can be available for viewing by industry professionals - even when their offices aren’t in New York!

Certainly. If, for any reason, you need to pause your membership, simply click the PAUSE MEMBERSHIP link located within your account. Please be advised that as an inactive member you won’t be permitted to print, e-mail or access your photos until you REACTIVATE.

Of course! Inviting your family and friends to join GigaComps.com has benefits. If someone you refer joins GigaComps.com, you’ll receive an additional month of service!

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GigaComps.com provides you with access to an easy and efficient searchable database to review available talent, whether you need high fashion Models or Television Actors. All you have to do is register to become a member. GigaComps.com takes a basic profile of your talent criteria and does the search for you. Once you review the online composite cards, you can book talent faster!

As a registered industry professional, once you complete login to your account, you’ll be able to conduct a search. Simply enter the criteria info you need, i.e. hair color, eye color, height, language, personality type, etc. then hit SEARCH. Any and all talent who match your search will appear on your screen for possible selection.

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If you’re a Development Center or School looking for new and more efficient forms of marketing your talent, fill out the REPRESENTATIVE APPLICATION and a GigaComps.com associate will contact you.

Once your center has been approved to become a GigaComps.com affiliate, you’ll receive detailed information on administrative functions.

Gigacomps.com is a customized talent database. So your business will cut costs immediately since you won’t need to invest money, time and design concepts to build your own web site. Your staff can use GigaComps.com’s user-friendly interface to promote your talent. And your talent will automatically be exposed to the hundreds of Industry Professionals who are registered with GigaComps.com.

Potential representatives must have at least three years’ experience in the entertainment industry, have an office-based business and provide development services to models and talent. Representative services may also include, but not be limited to, professional photography and fashion/styling consultations.

GigaComps.com does not actively promote any talent, but your talent will be posted on our site, which provides them access and potential exposure to several national and international industry professionals.