Model Casting: Authentic Representation

STUDIO FIRMA

Our Content Policy is committed to accurate representation, especially of underrepresented communities. We aim to ensure that our collection authentically portrays these communities.

Our members' casting choices should always respect the model's identity and support our goal of accurate representation. When casting a model to represent aspects of gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, disabilities, or demographic status, it's essential to confirm with the model that they genuinely belong to these groups. We do not accept the practice of casting models to portray individuals from underrepresented groups to which they do not authentically belong.

You may add identity information to your keywords with the model's consent, including:

• "lgbtq" for models identifying as LGBTQ+, plus additional identifiers such as gay, lesbian, transgender, etc. Please look at GLAAD's media reference guide for which to use and which to avoid.
• "disability" for models with a disability; when writing titles and descriptions, please use people-first language ("person with a disability" instead of "disabled person").
• Nationality

Do not add keywords related to gender, age, or ethnicity, as these are added automatically from the model's profile.