FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What time should I arrive at the event and what time should I leave?

A: You may register and receive your registration packet anytime between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Please note the hotel check-in is at 3 p.m., but the hotel will try to accommodate you by storing your luggage until your room is available. We suggest you make flight arrangements to depart after 5 p.m. on Monday.

Q: I want to stay an extra night, how do I make these arrangements?

A: Event reservations are only for the nights Friday, Saturday and Sunday (May 28 - May 31) with check out on Monday morning before 11a.m. You are responsible to book and pay for early arrival costs with the hotel prior to the event dates and any additional nights after the event. If you arrive early, you should be ready to change rooms at time of event registration.

Q: When will I be able to check-in and check-out of the hotel?

A: Check-in time will be at 3 p.m. on May 28, 2004 and check-out time will be at 11 a.m. on May 31, 2004. The hotel will try to accommodate early check-ins or hold luggage until your room is available. The hotel will also have a luggage storage area for your departure on the last day of the event so that you can attend the callbacks in the ballroom, which will be open until 2 p.m. You will be responsible for any late check-out fees.

Q: What kind of clothes should I bring?

A: Remember to look your best at all times! Resort casual attire is perfect at the hotel, such as khaki shorts and tank tops. Don't forget your swimsuit for the pool. During competition, clothing should be business casual. We do not recommend jeans, flip-flops or platforms. Always pick something tasteful and not too revealing. Wear minimal make-up and accessories. We do not recommend hats, sunglasses or any items that may distract the judges. Choose an outfit that accentuates, but is in good taste. Males may want to select a fitted-type shirt, well-tailored pants and dress shoes or leather, casual shoes. For the stunt competition, you should wear a form-fitting outfit that will be flexible for movement. Sneakers or jazz stunt shoes are required.

Q: What do I need to bring for the industry professionals?

A: Bring enough copies of your marketing materials, including comp cards, headshots, demos, pictures, resumes and business cards to accommodate the more than 100 scheduled industry professionals. There will be copying facilities available at your cost at the hotel. Remember this is a business and you should always bring a professional attitude.

Q: What does the model competition consist of?

A: Competition is broken up into one hour sessions and you will be walking in numerical order. You walk the runway twice - you have a longer walk the first time and then a group walk at the end of the session. Top industry judges will score you and other agencies, managers and industry professionals will scout for callbacks.

Q: What does the promotionalist competition consist of?

A: Check in at the promotionalist registration desk with a Fashion Passion staff member and you will be directed to wait in line at one of the promotionalist competition rooms. promotionalists will only be allowed to compete at their scheduled hour, so please do not be late. promotionalists are to read from the pre-selected commercial copy or short monologue provided in your registration packet. Once inside the room, all promotionalists are to announce their name, location and number. You may be asked to read a second time. promotionalists will be allotted up to one full minute. promotionalists should end by saying their name and number again and exit.

Q: What does the vocalist competition consist of?

A: Check in at the vocalist registration desk with a Fashion Passion staff member. Vocalists will sing a capella with the microphone/PA system or may accompany themselves with their own acoustic guitar or on the provided piano. Vocalists will have up to one full minute.

Q: What does the stunt-person competition consist of?

A: stunt-persons will be taught a short routine (probably three counts of eight) in large groups and then will be broken into smaller groups to compete. You should wear a form-fitting outfit that will be flexible for movement. Sneakers or jazz stunt shoes are required.

Q: What do I need to do if I want to bring a guest?

A: All guests must register and pay to attend. If you're scheduled to bring a guest or chaperone (mandatory for those under 18). Unless otherwise noted, guests and chaperones will be booked in the same room. This is a private closed event. The general public will not be admitted to the competitions or parties.

Q: Who am I going to be rooming with?

A: If you are bringing a guest, you and your guest(s) will be rooming together. Otherwise, you will be roomed with another participant assigned by the Fashion Passion Staff (same gender, same age group). If you know another participant that you would like to room with, you can indicate the person's name on your verification form or send a letter requesting the same.

Q: What are callbacks?

A: Callbacks are an opportunity for the more than 100 scheduled agents, casting directors, producers, A&R reps, managers, choreographers and other industry professionals to meet with you one-on-one after scouting you throughout the event and discuss possible representation and/or future opportunities. You will pick-up your callback letter on Monday at a designated location. Your letter will list the industry professionals interested in meeting with you and what section they are located. If there are no specific callbacks listed, you will be invited to meet with our industry advice panel. Following callbacks, all talent will be able to drop off marketing materials in all of the labeled industry professional boxes at the general open call session, whether you received callbacks or not. Some of the industry professionals have requested to participate in the open call session, but most will be only interested in meeting with their specific callbacks and ask that you simply drop off your information.Fashion Passion staff will be on hand to answer any questions and to direct you to your callbacks. Be prepared to have copies of your marketing materials with you for callbacks. Professional dress for callbacks is suggested.

Please reserve callbacks and the open call session as the best time to converse with agencies and industry professionals. We ask that you do not approach them while they are judging. If your departure flight time is prior to 3 p.m., you may view the callback list posted on www.Winterbottem.com approximately one week after the event. It is up to you to manage your time while meeting with your callbacks and we cannot guarantee you will have time to meet all of them at the hotel.

If you have any additional questions, please use the Help Desk at www.Winterbottem.com/help or you may call us toll free at 212-352-4138.