everything seems legit their client list includes barclays bank,the national lottery,adams ,mothercare and next they require a one off payment of £128.00 for a three year contract i really want to go for it but my partner is a little dubious should i go for it or not?
I know i should only do it if she is happy and her needs are put first and of course i will make sure everything is ok for her .
2006-06-21 08:40:49 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
DO A LOT MORE RESEARCH!!!
I've never heard of a legit agency wanting money up front. If they think she's any good they'll get her portfolio together f.o.c.
Seriously - it sounds like a scam.
2006-06-21 08:45:37 · answer #1 · answered by Away With The Fairies 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be VERY CAREFUL... how do you know those are their clients... And get a copy of the HUMAN TRAFFIC series from Sky One tv.
MAKE SURE SHE SEES IT TOO, EVEN IF IT GIVES HER NIGHTMARES and you all the way thorugh and no covering eyes.
Even if they are legit you have to go in without rose tinted glasses and be there on sets with her... if they have nothing to hide? And don't be starstruck or easily led by sugar toungues and charm or pressure to join.
Likewise all the culture that goes with it.
Contact stage schools and known big agencies...
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Ie contact Barcles and see if they heard of them...
Don't be too eager... at best it may be a rip off, at worst you have no idea who you are dealing with
Think drugs, kiddie porn, kidnap, human sex slave trafficing etc...
Likewise check out the contract properly and be aware of what the industry involves ie amount of eating disorders, drugs, bitchyness etc...
You need someone to keep her grounded and make sure she is ok.
Yeah modelling can be good but since all girls want to be one the scope of dangers and rip offs is high and they can be very persuading...
Forget seems legit make sure they ARE legit.
If in the uk I can help with film extras and acting agnecies not so much modelling...
Contact say FHM magazine or say recognised magazines especailly those aimed at teenagers and ask them for advice and who they deal with...
Things like this can be great but its a mine field
2006-06-21 08:53:00 · answer #2 · answered by Joey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she really wants to do it and if it is safe for her, you should let her do it. I don't want to influence you. But there are some risks involved, too. Modeling agencies only accept very thin girls. If she is skinny by nature, she will be lucky. But if she puts on weight, chances are that she could be forced to keep a severe diet, that will deprive her organism of essential nutrients. She may get a lot of peer=pressure. The other models may influence her to use diet pills or other dangerous drugs. She may be forced to change her schedule. She may lose herself esteem, if too much pressure is put on her. I don't have any experience in modeling, but I found out the facts from TV and from magazines. In the end, I assume you will do whatever you want. I just wanted to warn you. I don't intend to become a model. I never wished such a career, so I'm not jealous on your daughter.
2006-06-21 08:54:37 · answer #3 · answered by Sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is your daughter?
Generally you should not ever pay anything up front to an agency for representation.
Some agencies for young children ask for a fee, if you really want your daughter to be a model, you can pay and hope she gets work, but don't be surprised if she doesn't. If you have the money to spend, then I would say do it, but if it is money that you should really be spending on something else, it's probably not worth it. If an agency wanted her bad enough they would not ask her to pay because you would be doing them a service by choosing them to represent her, not the other way around.
Best of luck!!
2006-06-21 08:47:36 · answer #4 · answered by AK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
regardless of there client list have they got work for you now ?
just because there a agency they don't guarantee work for you .
they will set up auditions etc but doesn't mean you get it there will be hundreds more there .
your paying for there service i think that's o.k. make sure that there are no hidden costs .. what % do they want out of any payment ??
remember you pay travel expenses for auditions etc and they could be miles away .
£128.00 seems not bad for a three year contract . but you may never get any work !!
2006-06-22 20:48:55 · answer #5 · answered by j.j. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Daughter was also accepted for a top Model agency, I refused to pay, without proof and the proof was not forthcoming.
My daughter was then offered work within their offices, which she accepted on condition that she still accept assignments.
During her work she witnessed a lot of young boys and girls duped and there parents being ripped off for a lot of money, in modelling training, a promise of work and a promise of a professional portfolio of photographs which they promise to promote to their top, varied contacts in the world of modelling and show business.
Please don't fall for this potential confidence trick, which is going on around the country and surviving only because they can show that they can fulfil the contract by trying and failing.within the letter of the contract.
Some are genuine, but will not charge you for Portfolio or expenses prior to success.
2006-06-21 09:08:48 · answer #6 · answered by ?Master 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it sounds very unusual that they are asking for an upfront payment. If your daughter is a potential supermodel, they will make lots of money from commissions. I would make some further inquiries such as asking the organisations that you mentioned whether they really do commission work from these agents.
You might want to ask to speak with other parents on the program to see if they are happy with it. If the agency is reluctant to provide you with names, that would be a clear indication that there are problems.
2006-06-21 08:54:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Modeling can be great. But continue to search for a different agency. No legitimate agency charges ANY monies up front. They'll take on whatever costs necessary to have your child as a client, if they're a reputable agency. Modeling is supposed to MAKE you money, not COST you money.
2006-06-21 09:01:51 · answer #8 · answered by Bob S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T PAY IT!! If they were legit they wouldn't ask for a fee up front and if any fees were due they would deduct from her earnings or simply take a commission. Can I suggest you contact Elite or Manchester Model Agency (my wife was there) and ask them for advice. They will tell you the truth, just be careful as £128 is a lot of cash!! GOOD LUCK!
2006-06-21 08:52:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of an agency where you pay to sign a contract. If the money doesn't matter that much to you, go ahead but my advice is to check if other agencies are asking for any form of payment first.
2006-06-21 08:45:28 · answer #10 · answered by Suzanne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋