New Actor/Model Online Directory
Ignites Philadelphia Talent Industry

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PHILADELPHIA --A unique on-line directory of actors and models based in the Philadelphia area is getting applause from industry leaders because it uniquely facilitates the connection between actors, models, and the businesses that need their services.

www.phillyfaces.com is designed to efficiently display hundreds of actors and models from a full spectrum of local agents and agencies, including independents, (individuals not affiliated with agencies), for film makers, TV producers, casting directors, and advertising agencies.

Some of the people involved with Philadelphia film making have been quick to understand the benefits of streamlining the talent search process.

“Phillyfaces is a great idea and should be very helpful in promoting film making in our city,” said Sharon Pinkenson, director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office.

“The site will definitely make it easier for clients to find the talent they need,” said Ellen Wasser- Hrin, director of MMA Model Management one of the area’s largest agencies. “I’m encouraging all my talent to get on the site as soon as possible.”

Casting directors and modeling agencies throughout the city are endorsing the site with enthusiasm:

• Mary Anne Claro, of Claro Talent, in south Philadelphia ...“What a fantastic idea!”
• Linda Wisch of Plaza 7 “...It ’s a great way to get additional exposure for my models ”
• Kathi Anderson, of Jo Anderson Models, in Cherry Hill ...“I love the design and image quality.”
All are encouraging their talent to get on the site as soon as possible.

Phillyfaces.com is the brainchild of Joe Chielli, photographer and founder of Church Street Studios,LLC in Old City Philadelphia.

According to Chielli the site will provide a far more comprehensive on-line directory of Philadelphia-area talent than what any one agent or agency can provide.Phillyfaces.com will enable a TV producer, film maker, ad agency, or casting director from anywhere in the world to quickly scroll through hundreds of models and actors looking for a face that matches their idea of the “right person ”. When they find it, they click on the face to open that person ’s web page. The individual web page provides portfolio, stats, and agency contact, all the information needed to go forward with the booking process.

As a photographer for 15 years in Old City, Joe Chielli has worked with hundreds of models and actors and built a reputation for quality and professionalism.Six years ago he expanded the services of the studio to include graphic design and website design.

Is this going to help Philadelphia become a major film-making,TV production city? Over the last 5 years, things have been moving in the right direction.Lately,we have witnessed the publication of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office Film and Video Guide, we have seen the ramping up of city services for the arts, an increasing flurry of activity among local casting directors, more talent throwing their hats into the Philadelphia ring, and a growing number of significant movies being shot on location in our city. By making it a lot easier for the talent booking industry to view the existing possibilities in our city, www.phillyfaces.com should only serve to enhance the choice of Philadelphia as the best place to shoot a new film or TV project.