<% Response.CacheControl = False go = 1 RS.Open "SELECT * FROM tbl_user WHERE featured = 1;", Conn If Not RS.EOF Then featured_name = RS("user_stage_username") featured_fname = RS("user_fname") featured_city = RS("user_city") featured_prof = RS("user_profession") featured_url = "http://www.ethnicshowcase.com/Subscribers/" & RS("user_stage_username") & "/img_big/" & RS("user_main_image") 'Response.Write(featured_url) featured_height = getImageHeight(featured_url) width = getImageWidth(featured_url) featured_height = Int(featured_height * 151 / width) featured_set = 1 Else featured_set = 0 End If RS.Close() articles = 0 RS.Open "SELECT * FROM tbl_News ORDER BY theDate DESC;", Conn If Not RS.EOF Then strNews = "" End If RS.Close() articles = 0 RS.Open "SELECT * FROM tbl_Casting ORDER BY theDate DESC;", Conn If Not RS.EOF Then strCast = "" End If RS.Close() if 1=go Then Set objFSO = Server.CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject") a = server.MapPath("/Subscribers/") If objFSO.FolderExists(a) Then Set objFolder = objFSO.GetFolder(a) For Each Folder In objFolder.SubFolders username = Folder.Name RS.Open "SELECT * FROM tbl_user WHERE user_stage_username = '" & Replace(username, "'", "''") & "';", Conn If Not RS.EOF Then a = Server.MapPath("Subscribers/" & username & "/img_big/") Set objSubFolder = objFSO.GetFolder(a) For Each File In objSubFolder.Files If Right(File.Name, 3) <> "LOG" Then img_url = "http://www.ethnicshowcase.com/Subscribers/" & username & "/img_big/" & File.Name 'Response.Write img_url : Response.End() imgw = getImageWidth(img_url) If imgw >= 151 Then imgh = getImageHeight(img_url) imgh = imgh * 151 / imgw imgw = 151 If IsArray(arrImgs) Then ReDim Preserve arrImgs(2, UBound(arrImgs, 2) + 1) Else ReDim arrImgs(2, 0) End If 'pos = InStr(img_url, "/Subscribers/") + 12 'newstring = Right(img_url, Len(img_url) - pos) 'pos = InStr(img_url, "/") - 2 'username = Left(newstring, pos) arrImgs(2, UBound(arrImgs, 2)) = username arrImgs(0, UBound(arrImgs, 2)) = img_url arrImgs(1, UBound(arrImgs, 2)) = Int(imgh) End If End If Next Set objSubFolder = Nothing End If RS.Close() Next Set objFolder = Nothing End If Set objFSO = Nothing totalimgs = UBound(arrImgs, 2) i = 1 While i <= 4 And i <= totalimgs Used = True Do Until Used = False tempUsed = False Randomize() intRand = Int(totalimgs * Rnd() + 1) If IsArray(arrUsed) Then For x = LBound(arrUsed) To UBound(arrUsed) If arrUsed(x) = intRand Then tempUsed = True Exit For End If Next If tempUsed = False Then Used = False Else Used = False End If Loop If CInt(arrImgs(1, intRand)) >= 150 Then If featured_name = "" Then pos = InStr(arrImgs(0, intRand), "/Subscribers/") + 12 newstring = Right(arrImgs(0, intRand), Len(arrImgs(0, intRand)) - pos) pos = InStr(arrImgs(0, intRand), "/") - 2 username = Left(newstring, pos) 'Response.Write username RS.Open "SELECT * FROM tbl_user WHERE user_stage_username = '" & Replace(username, "'", "''") & "';", Conn If Not RS.EOF Then featured_name = RS("user_stage_username") featured_fname = RS("user_fname") featured_city = RS("user_city") featured_prof = RS("user_profession") featured_url = arrImgs(0, intRand) featured_height = Int(arrImgs(1, intRand)) End If RS.Close() Else If IsArray(arrUsed) Then ReDim Preserve arrUsed(UBound(arrUsed) + 1) Else ReDim arrUsed(0) End If arrUsed(UBound(arrUsed)) = intRand url = "/members/" & arrImgs(2, intRand) strImages = strImages & "
" i = i + 1 End If End If Wend Erase arrImgs Erase arrUsed end if url = "/members/" & featured_name strImages = "
" & strImages %> Ethnicshowcase.com : FAQ's
 
   
Working hard to promote ethnic talent
 
 
Frequently Asked Questions:
 






HOW DOES THIS WORK?
You send us your pictures and all your details and we create you your very own professionally designed webpage and you appear on our website. If we REALLY like you, we'll invite you in for a meeting and will discuss managing you further. This is not for everyone who appears on the site.

Corporate clients: The production companies, casting agents and producers use the site by searching our database and have access to your webpage to look at your pictures and details. They contact us when they want to book you and we get in touch with you.

WHY SHOULD I BOTHER TO REGISTER - WHEN I CAN DO IT ON MY OWN?
Ethnic showcase is about straight-talking and dealing with the practicalities of getting your career started in one of the most dynamic, fast-evolving, challenging and rewarding industries the world has ever seen.
So let's be straight with you about how the site can work for you…

Anyone can join. However we cannot guarantee that we can get you work. We'll certainly try. You can join for free on a simple package and get your very own web platform to promote yourself! You could be discovered by casting directors, agents and production companies;
and you can also apply for entertainment roles, all from this site!

WHO IS IT FOR?
Simple... Anyone, who's looking for work in the Entertainment industry.
Sending a CV to a producer/casting director on the off chance that it lands on their desk, at the precise moment they need someone like you, is a lottery at best.
You know it and we know it.

We know this because we've all had to break into the industry at one point or another too - and we know, first-hand, that it's really not that easy.

It's made even harder if you are talent of colour OR in a minority sector breaking into a predominantly saturated area. We want to bring about more change on our screens and on our stage.

We like to put forward questions like: Why for example has Eastender's never had more than one black family or one Asian family living on the square at any one time?
Where in London do you know that is represented in this way?

The entertainment industry needs much more diversity.
Which means it needs more people like you to get out there.

At the same time as you are trying to get started, producers are looking for talented newcomers to join their productions - only by bringing in new people can the industry grow and develop. For them, sifting through piles of unsolicited CVs in the hope of finding someone with the particular blend of skills that they need, at that particular moment, is time-consuming and desperately inefficient.

HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Ethnic showcase is offered as a free resource to Producers and Casting Agents so that they can, at any time, log on and search the talent database for people with the right skills to join their project, when they need them. If they're making a show, commercial, advert, film or need a model for a cat walk show... they come here first. When they see a CV from someone with a demonstrable knowledge and experience, there's certain to be a job offer on the horizon. Register Now.

YES, BUT WHAT DO YOU ACTUALLY GIVE ME?
* Joining Ethnic showcase gets your CV + online profile created and added to the Ethnic showcase database to be discovered by Producers and agents looking for new talent.

* You get a professional looking web page holding your photos/audio/CV/Skills and personal details.
* You may get Exclusive access to jobs in your chosen area or work.
* Access to the ES newsletter.
* You also get access to Ethnic showcase's growing resource archives.
+ More - see our membership options for further details.

The questions asked on the application form are designed to give you best chance to shine.
It's not just about your abilities on stage or on the screen it's also about who you are and everything that you can bring to the job. Personality is important. Join today.

I REALLY WANT TO JOIN BUT DON'T HAVE ANY PHOTOGRAPHS -
CAN YOU HELP ME GET SOME?
Yes we can!
We strongly recommend that most of the clients on this site should have a picture to compliment their profile. We can point you in the right direction of a photographer who can help you get started at a competitive price. We do not have in house photographers.
Please contact us via email if you'd like further advice on this: info@ethnicshowcase.com

I WANT MY CHILD TO BE AN ACTOR AND SINGER, HE'S 5, CAN HE JOIN?
Absolutely! Sign him/her up. Child actors are always wanted for work on the stage, screen and even in radio dramas too. We accept membership from all kinds of talent, age ranges: babies up to 99 yrs old.

IS THIS COMPLETELY FREE?
Ethnic showcase is free to Production houses, producers, directors and casting agents. Our experience has shown that they appreciate being able to use our service without having to pay or authorise a subscription. We've found that the easier it is for them, the better it is for you!

We have free packages for people to utilise, however, if you want to add more pictures to your profile or upload audio you have to upgrade your package. See our membership options for further details. Think about your costs involved with duplicating and posting out dozens of CV's, show reels and photographs which may never be seen. We only apply a fee on some packages as we provide you with a professional online presence and maintain your web page(s) for you for free.

WHAT CAN YOU OFFER ME THAT'S DIFFERENT TO THE REST:
- Your own professional looking website
- strong networking connections within the UK and the USA
- A chance to show your talent at one of our showcases in front of industry professionals
- staff working on your behalf who have excellent media/entertainment experience
- Ethnic showcase gives you a chance to shine in front of the right people at the right time.
- Ethnic showcase is fair - we specialise in talented, enthusiastic newcomers of colour.
- Ethnic showcase is a site for dedicated, motivated ethnic talent (& newcomers) who are serious about getting their career started.

WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?
When you've read what the site is about, we hope that we have motivated you to take your destiny into your own hands and decide to sign up for your very own ES membership.
You have nothing to lose... and everything to gain. Go to the JOIN page and sign up.
It's that simple.

CAN YOU GUARANTEE ME WORK?
We would love to be in a position to do that but sadly we cannot make any firm guarantees of work. Most recruitment/casting agents cannot do this either.
Your particular talent or look may not be in demand every week - but you can bet your life on one thing - when it is, then you'll definitely be getting a call from us!

DO YOU HAVE ANY TERMS AND CONDITIONS?
Yes we do. You can read them here:
http://www.ethnicshowcase.com/termsandconditions.html

SHOULD I LET YOU KNOW HOW A JOB GOES?
If you've been casted or successfully gained employment via Ethnic Showcase Talent Agency.
Please do let us know how it went and also what you thought of our service delivery.
You can send us an e-mail or write us a letter! We like to display client testimonials on the site.

We really love hearing success stories from our clients embarking on their dream careers… so please, do write in!

Any further questions can be sent to: info@ethnicshowcase.com