child model agencys (merged)

Legacy_user

can anyone out there give me any advice about models direct. my 2 yr old has been offered a contract. but before I hand over any money I want to find out as much as I can. So if anyone out there has worked with them I would love to here your opinion.

Thanks Nicola

Angela

The only things I ever heard or read about child modelling is DO NOT HAND ANY MONEY OVER.
If an agancy thinks your child will get work they wont ask you for any money as they will get it if she gets any work.

System

The agency says it dosn't take commision from any of the money earned by the model. It charges £116 for 3 yrs on their books (£39 a yr).

Scallywags model agency charges u £25 to go and see them. cash only. If u do get on their books it costs about £300 when you've done using their photographs and paid to go in their books. and it take a % of your commision. this one I would steer clear of.

System

After much research I am steering clear of models direct and advise anybody else to.

sandra120000

Models direct were on watchdog a while back!!!

Would advise people NOT to hand over any cash to these agencies.

AUSTIN_3

My son was taken on after I emailed a photo to the people at models direct, I happened to mention to my grandmother about it and she said that they had been investigated on watchdog. The situation as I found it is that they prey on new parents who(rightly so) think that their child is the most beautiful thing to ever grace the earth and they make you stump up money. I told them that I would sign a contract paying them at the end off the term, as an incentive to get my son work but they didn't want to-for obviuous reasons. if they really thing that you child is going to get lots and lots of work(and profit for them) then they will take the child on and not charge.

Zeldazog

So.... does anybody know of a reputable child model agency, that doesn't ask you for cash up front?


I remember when me and mate went to Nottingham hotel to an agency day (can't remember the name of the company) - of course, they told us both that our little ones could get loads of work, and of course they wanted money for this and that - my mate was quite tempted, but I pleaded with her not to pay out, as I heard years ago that any decent modelling agency, adult or otherwise, shouldn't ask you for money.

16011996

my daughter was picked at a brownie concert, but they wanted £300 up front, told them to stick it. if they wanted her they wouldn't ask for the money, they'd make it back on commision. She now models for a posh kids clothes shop up near us, money goes in a saving account for when she's older, and she love it, no outlay, no pushy people.

shays_mum

Does anyone know any reputable modeling agencies for Kids?

districtline

Norrie Carr seem to be quite good. their website is http://www.norriecarr.com/

bylromarha

I did a quick internet search a few months ago and found lots in the greater london area. However if you live 1 hour + travelling time from London don't bother looking. There were no agencies in Birmingham or other big cities that I could find which I could get to.

Oh well, joy of cheap (er) pints of beer I suppose!