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2022 Casting Resource Archive
Miami Swim Week 2022 Model FAQ Archive
Archived 2022 guidance for model registration, virtual casting, selection, show-day preparation, beauty, compensation, photography, and backstage support.
2022 Casting Resource Archive
Prepare for the week
Archived 2022 guidance for model registration, virtual casting, selection, show-day preparation, beauty, compensation, photography, and backstage support.
Review the requirements before submitting. Dates, access details, production calls, and credential decisions are confirmed through the official registration channel.
Questions & Answers
Miami Swim Week 2022 Model FAQ Archive
What steps were required to be considered as a runway model?
Models completed an online application and registered for a virtual casting after dates were announced on the website and social media. Attendance at an audition was required for consideration.
What were the 2022 show dates and locations?
Miami was listed for July 11 through 18 at SLS South Beach. DC was listed for June 10 and 11 at a location to be announced.
Where was casting held and what did the team look for?
Casting was held virtually through Zoom. The team welcomed all genders and looked for professionalism, charisma, and confidence, with an explicit commitment to inclusivity and models from around the world.
Did models need to be published or agency represented?
No. The page welcomed every experience level and focused on talent and authenticity.
Did returning models need to apply and cast again?
Yes. The selection process restarted each year, and veteran models followed the same application and audition steps.
Was there another opportunity after a missed casting?
The team planned three to five virtual castings and allowed one audition per model. Casting dates were announced publicly, and select applicants could be invited to private casting sessions.
What should models wear to virtual casting?
Models were asked to audition in swimwear. Women were asked to wear heels, and men were asked to be barefoot.
How were selections announced?
Final selections followed completion of all virtual sessions, with May 1, 2022 listed as the latest notification date on the archived page.
Were models compensated?
Travel accommodations were the model's responsibility, but compensation was available and varied by agency and experience.
Did a model who applied in 2021 need to resubmit?
Yes. An updated 2022 application was mandatory for consideration that season.
Were hair and makeup provided?
Yes. Selected models received individual hair and makeup call times and were asked to arrive with clean natural hair and a clean face. The beauty team was prepared to work across hair textures and skin tones, and models could bring their own foundation if preferred.
What should models bring on show day?
Models were asked to arrive in black attire with minimal belongings, black and nude undergarments, black and nude heels of four inches or higher, panty liners, a light robe or cover-up, and a portable charger.
Were all models photographed?
Each model was expected to receive at least three clean photographs, with more images possible depending on the number of shows and photographers.
Were snacks provided?
Water and light fare, including vegan and vegetarian options, were provided for models and backstage teams. Models could also bring their own snacks.
Ready When You Are
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Use the official application channel to share your details with the Miami Swim Week® team.
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