The business of Hollywood is entertainment. People flock from all over the world to try to get into the business. But getting in the business is somewhat of a shot-in-the-dark. Not only do you need the right resume with photos and videos, etc…you need to know the right people and be where someone is not just looking for just any actor or model, but you.
In the same way you can get a phone, a computer, a camera, a video camera, a tape recorder, music, and games, all in one, Zedcards is striving to be the convenient compact multifunctional device for actors and models. You begin by creating your profile with the images and videos etc that define you and your style. From there you can create and order your own head shots and business cards, find casting and others in the business that you might want to work for or with. Basically Zed provides a way for you to see and be seen.
Darren Schaeffer said he came up with the idea for Zedcards, through his interaction with many actors and models, who kept telling him that they hated their head shots, and that they needed something they could change on the fly. Schaeffer had the idea for a while, but has just been waiting to “find the right crew.” At this point he thinks “about 85% of the components have come together.?
Minus the 15%, the announcing of the Zed Guy and Zed Girl at Friars was a great success. For a club known for it?s historic events, ceremonies, and exclusive guest list, the doors were opened up on this night for a new unsigned generation of actors and models that will have an advantage over aspiring actors of former generations, and that advantage is Zedcards. On this particular night Zedcards brought together actors, models and recruiters to mingle and take a step forward in creating a fluent community.
The evening started out with a full bar of drinks, delicious appetizers, and the musical styling of DJ Double J. People mingled, had a few drinks and danced while awaiting the highlighting event to announce the Zed Guy and Zed Girl. Jessica Jinenez, the Junior PR Director for Zedcards described who the judges would be looking for to represent Zedcards as ?someone who other actors and models can relate to ? and somebody who 
is psyched about the website networking community.? Ten potential Zed Guys and ten potential Zed Girls gave short speeches on the catwalk to tell the judges why they thought they should represent Zed. While the esteemed trio of judges deliberated, guests were entertained by a fashion show hosted by Sequels Boutique, which included mostly classic Hollywood vintage clothing.
The judges concluded that Andrea Gillette and Chad Benjamin stood out above the others to represent and be the faces of Zed; both fitting the description as personable aspiring actors. After the announcement the winners were taken off to their photo shoot, and the party started again in the main room. People mingled and danced, making a great environment for the actors and models to meet their peers and network, which made the event a success as that is the purpose of Zedcards. Though only two were picked to be faces of Zed, they will all have more opportunities by knowing Zed.
Don’t be last to say Zed. Check out Zedcards at www.zedcards.com.
