CASTING CALL! GOTHIC LOLITA JROCK GYARU PUNK YOUTHS: PHOTO & FILM PROJECT BY SUBCULTURE PHOTOGRAPHER.
Casting alert for you spooky kids! I’m consulting for an important photo and film project celebrating youth subcultures/fashion/lifestyle – and I really want you to be part of it. Please keep reading for how to join…
Are you passionate about Gothic Lolita, Jrock, Gyaru, Cosplay, Steampunk, and other underground cultures? Do you design your own J-fashion, or rock out at Visual Kei concerts? Get stopped on the streets because of your bright hair, piercings and torn-up clothes?
Notable photographer Danielle Levitt is looking for alternative youths like you — anywhere in the USA — to interview and photograph.
† Images are for her ongoing body of work on youth culture, and will likely appear in Dazed and Confused, Another Man, and other big magazines.
† Danielle has photographed celebrities including Katy Perry, Drew Barrymore, Mark Wahlberg and Tina Fey. Her work has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, Time Magazine, NY Times.
I’m so excited to be part of Danielle’s project; she’s super talented (as you can see from these photos) and genuinely connects with the people she captures. I know many of us are marginalized and misunderstood – so this is a huge opportunity to celebrate YOU, just as you are.
† HOW TO PARTICIPATE: We’re looking for young, creative alternative youths living anywhere in the US. Please send a few details about you (such as the subcultures/styles you identify with), your full contact info (including phone and email), location (city/state), and at least 3 images of yourself.
† EMAIL the above info to: Stephanie (weareverywell@gmail.com) AND Danielle (daniellelevitt@mac.com)
† DATES & LOCATION: This is an ongoing project in the US; Danielle will figure out a time that works, and travel to you.
I urge you to take a few minutes to submit photos, and tell your friends about this awesome project. Your courage and creativity constantly amazes me, and here’s a way to get it out there!
If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment in this post. Any help in getting the word out (Facebooking, Tweeting about this casting opportunity) would be much appreciated.
† For more about Danielle and her work, here is her portfolio and We are Experienced teen subcultures project. You’ve also got to see her film interview with Wolfie Blackheart of the Texas teen werewolves.
PS: above is my updated TV hosting reel. As you may know, I specialize in travel, fashion, and subcultures; credits include: The Today Show, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern for Travel Channel, NHK Japan, Dutch Pepsi, Sony Australia, Canal Plus France, Norway TV (NRK), Belgium TV (VRT) and CNN International.
La Carmina and the Pirates, my coolhunting and consulting business, has been busy lately. Naomi and I have been helping stores buy wholesale from Japanese Goth Lolita Punk brands, consulting on creative projects like NHK’s Kawaii TV, helping bands find concert venues in Tokyo, and even tour-guiding a a Japanese client around California.
If you’re interested in hiring us as consultants, connectors, TV hosts/fixers, or anything in our fields of expertise, please don’t hesitate to contact us for rates and more info.
What do you think of Danielle Levitt’s subcultures project? Can you think of anyone who would be the perfect subject for her photos/films — maybe even yourself? Please submit your info (details above) — I promise you, it’ll be a tremendous experience!
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her photos are fabulous! how talented.
You have such charisma La Carmina!
This is an excellent montage of you in action.
your so AWESOME! ^_^/ hope you continue blogging and wish you the best! :D
YA! You are the best Hope all Your dreams are coming true
Too bad I will only be back in the US for only 10 days . Sounds like a great project. I will have to keep an eyebrow out for when this project gets published (^-^)v
HHa! Eyebrow ….Android is about to get smacked
wow! her pictures are fab! I wish I was in the States ;P
When we send the pictures of ourselves do they become the property of Danielle Levitt and her project?
Nope, they remain your property. Dont’ worry, Danielle is so awesome – the project is totally to celebrate YOU :)
Wonderful reel. It really showcases both your style and professionalism. Not an easy thing to accomplish but you do it with such an inspiring finesse.
Is there a particular subject we should use when sending the emails? Or would anything mentioning the project work?
Thank you! And nope, any subject works — yay!
Wow this is freaking awesome…I’ll have to let my friends know about it <3
Yayyyy thank you so much!!
I really love your blog!
Aww you are awesome!!
I am not in the US.. too bad :p Would have loved to show my lolita style and shop ;)
Yess you would have been great for it! I would have personally recommended you. Next time, when the project fits :)
Yess you would have been great for it! I would have personally recommended you. Next time, when the project fits :)
Sent in a submission for it. This is a great idea to support youth fashion and subculture! I will share it on my blog and facebook pages as well! <3
hmmm Danielle’s email seems to not be working ;w;
hmmm Danielle’s email seems to not be working ;w;
Thank you!! So happy that you sent this in. Please tell your friends; the more, the better.
Sent in a submission for it. This is a great idea to support youth fashion and subculture! I will share it on my blog and facebook pages as well! <3
Is there any age limit? I would imagine between 18-25, but I am not sure.
Ideally teen to early 20s, but we want to keep it open and flexible :)
Ideally teen to early 20s, but we want to keep it open and flexible :)
:( i live in canada
Please tell your US friends if you can think of anyone who may be good for this! :)
Can two people send in a combined submission? As in, a friend and I would both like to send in a submission, but for photos we did a shoot together. Is that ok or do we each need an individual submission with individual pictures?
yes, you can send a submission together. Please do – Danielle is very interested in you and your friends!!
When will we know if we were chosen for the project? ^^
I’m sure you’ll hear back soon!
Is this still open? I want to submit some pictures soon!!
YES please submit your pics – you’d be perfect for this!! I can personally recommend you. Also, pls tell your friends – we can get them all involved!
Yayy thank you!! Sorry that your comment got held up – I don’t know why. I’ve put you on the whitelist though, so it shouldn’t happen again :)
can we still submit?
I think you can! :)