The Model Agency Mega Thread (January 2004 - March 2010)

[sleb]

well, that depends on what you want to get in the end. sorry, I won't be more specific here. anyway, I don't like the covers they do.

 

[enVogue]

..you can of course always PM me :-)
thanks for your help so far!!

 

[Moda di Camilo]

Swedish model agency!

Take a moment to check www.marionvain.com
A really good model agancy for hommes!

I worked with several of the models, recently Axel for Squint Magazine Homme.

Peace!

 

[supersantos]

Hi everyone,

I'm very new here... I'm not sure if I'm right in this thread, maybe I'm in the wrong one but I try: This is the model and actor Alfredo Santos and he was on several notable runways and advertises for Abercrombie & Fitch, Marshall, Adidas, Footlocker, Giorgio Armani, Gushers, Applebees, Nissan, Levi's, Valentino & Gianni Versace. But the problem here is, I only know he was in Ford Model Agency. I wanna ask if maybe someone know other acencies where he was, or maybe you saw him on some editorials..."

Source: www.teenblvd.com

 

[MikChick]

I don't know, but he is such a gorgeous man...... <3

 

[SandraJH]

"Days after his 5 year study of Physics & Science (Premed) at Hunter College, NYC, he booked the highly sought after lead role as Johnny Bishop in Darren Star's critically acclaimed, "Grosse Pointe." He immediately followed that up with a lead role as Dante Belasco in "Francis Ford Coppola's, Jeepers Creepers II." The filmed has grossed over $220 million dollars world wide, not bad for his film debut. He then booked the lead in Ron Leavitt's "The Help" which lasted for just 9 short episodes on the WB. Soon after he booked the lead in "Lost Signal," an exciting "New Age Shining" based off true events.

Santos has long been known as a Comedy genius, but his new film "Lost Signal" shows a much deeper thespian in this young star.

He has parleyed his Hollywood acting career into an Executive Producer and Writing career. Now working as the EP on the Notorious Pablo Escobar Film, (Colombian Drug Lord), as well as producing a few of his own works. Santos is locking himself into Hollywood as a StrongHold, which surprisingly enough is the name of his production company, StrongHold Production Inc.

The Former "Ford Model" has done over 50 commercials as well gracing the covers of several magazines such as "Seventeen, YM, Teen Vogue, American Fitness, ETC...." This was after his 5 year run as a Male Model. He was named the "Cosmopolitan Man of the Year in 2001." Booked international campaigns like Versace, Armani, D&G, Calvin Klein, Levi's, Lee, American Eagle, Wrangler, Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch, ETC...

Al is of Portuguese and Irish heritage."

From imdb.com

 

[L0VE]

Whoa, I just found out how much it would cost to take the train to NYC from Philadelphia, 160 both ways on amtrak or the "Cheaper route" $40 boths way, plus 12 boths way on septa train and new jersey transit.
Do agencies pay for travel expenses? when they want you with their agency. And a monthy pass is like 385 dollars. This sucks now. We have one semi ok agency here but I prefer new york. (I always thought I could still live here and just travel back and forth but that's doesn't seem like it's possible.(

 

[Blunier]

If you want to work as fashion model you can't live far away from where the action happens. Unless you've been discovered by a (legit!) scout or partner agency it's very unlikely that any agency will cover your travel expenses before having seen you in person as they can't even be 100% sure that you're really the person who submitted pictures (it's different if you're called back after an open call). Overall an agency may or may not advance travel expenses but you'll owe the agency that money. In most cases for U.S. models living in the U.S. agencies won't be much willing to advance simple travel expenses, it's more likely to happen when a Russian or Brazilian girl is flown to Paris.

Blunier

 

[L0VE]

If you want to work as fashion model you can't live far away from where the action happens. Unless you've been discovered by a (legit!) scout or partner agency it's very unlikely that any agency will cover your travel expenses before having seen you in person as they can't even be 100% sure that you're really the person who submitted pictures (it's different if you're called back after an open call). Overall an agency may or may not advance travel expenses but you'll owe the agency that money. In most cases for U.S. models living in the U.S. agencies won't be much willing to advance simple travel expenses, it's more likely to happen when a Russian or Brazilian girl is flown to Paris.

Blunier

Oh no, I mean when you are with the agency, I know some want you to live in the city, but I just wanted to know if others pay for travel, once you ARE signed?

 

[sleb]

As Blunier put it, agencies do never pay for anything. They may advance you some travel expences all right, but it's unreasonable to do so everyday in order to get you to NY for castings. In case you want to come everyday from another city and every evening to go back home - it won't do for sure. In case you just want to come for stay with an agency for, say, a couple of months, they can advance you this if you say you don't have enough money to cover your tickets.

Best

 

[Blunier]

Decisions are very individual. There are not hard and fast "standard" rules even within the same agency; it depends on the girl, her potential, financial situation and other factors.

Blunier

 

[Acid]

always save your recipts to anything work related and you can claim it back against your tax

 

[alexf01]

Decisions are very individual. There are not hard and fast "standard" rules even within the same agency; it depends on the girl, her potential, financial situation and other factors.

Blunier

Blunier is correct... it all depends on the girl. Not only her beauty but her personality and how much she wants to succeed... some girls are gorgeous and don't have what it takes, it will be much harder for a girl like that to get her agency to advance anything. Advances are more like investments, if the agency believes they are going to be able to work the model like they plan to and that they will get bookings in return they are for sure going to advance travel costs. And of course, only if they have seen the girl in person or she's been seen by a representative, partner agency or scout.

Cheers!

 

[kytila]

New (or not so new) London Agencies

Bored insomiac.. midnight googlgle action.. Came across a few sites:

1. Has anybody heard about KOKO Models? If so... Good/Bad, recognise anyone from their books.. etc etc

Link: http://www.kokomodels.com/

2. First Model Management.. Apparently, brand new, started in 2007... BUT something about them seemed familiar, extremely familiar to an agency I used to know called ISIS Model Management.
So I look up ISIS and guess what... They're totally MIA.
Did ISIS become First Model Management? Or am I loosing my mind? I can't seem to find any info mentioning both agencies on the net... Anyone got any info?

Link: http://www.firstmodelmanagement.co.uk/

Link: http://www.isis-models.com/

(In totally unrelated info.. the keira advert for Chanel just came on tv, and for some reason... it totally rubs me the wrong way! I used to LOOOVE Chanel goddamit! -- Actually maybe it's just the song?!)

 

[alexf01]

I can only tell you that Isis for sure ended their operations at the begging of this year, I remember receiving an e-mail about. If they became First Model Management, I don't know. I recognized a couple of Brazilian girls on their main board who used to be from Isis, so maybe? I guess someone should check into the boookers, see if some or all of them are there...

 

[kytila]

I can only tell you that Isis for sure ended their operations at the begging of this year, I remember receiving an e-mail about. If they became First Model Management, I don't know. I recognized a couple of Brazilian girls on their main board who used to be from Isis, so maybe? I guess someone should check into the boookers, see if some or all of them are there...

Yeah I recognised the brazillian girls as well.. Even Agbani.

KOKO Models though? Anything? Anyone?

 

[alexf01]

Yeah I recognised the brazillian girls as well.. Even Agbani.

KOKO Models though? Anything? Anyone?

About Koko... I checked out their website... and I guess they're just too new to say anything. I don't know who the ppl involved are, so maybe someone should check into that... see what agencies they came from. Background checks always answer my questions haha

 

[LucindaMay]

Whoa, I just found out how much it would cost to take the train to NYC from Philadelphia, 160 both ways on amtrak or the "Cheaper route" $40 boths way, plus 12 boths way on septa train and new jersey transit.
Do agencies pay for travel expenses? when they want you with their agency. And a monthy pass is like 385 dollars. This sucks now. We have one semi ok agency here but I prefer new york. (I always thought I could still live here and just travel back and forth but that's doesn't seem like it's possible.(

Try Greyhound

 

[model_mom]

NY Times /Freakanomics blog

September 14, 2007, 11:58 am Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Ford Models

By Stephen J. Dubner

Last week, we solicited your questions for John Caplan, the president of Ford Models. Amidst all the Fashion Week furor, he took the time to answer.
Q: Have models truly gotten smaller over the past, let’s say, 30 years? Is it a result of demands from designers, editors, and/or advertisers, or did it start with the kinds of models that scouts have been signing?
A: I really believe that designers, editors, and the entertainment industry drive the body image ideal. We develop and manage models that are healthy, and should our models develop any health problems, we work with the models to solve them. If we sign models that clients don’t want, then they don’t work; so our incentive is to find talent that meets the criteria of our clients.
Q: Recently, we’ve seen the practice of importing models from places in Latin America and Eastern Europe. Many are very young, come from impoverished countries and face reported threats of exploitation. Does your agency employ the practice of importing such models? If so, what safeguards do you have in place to protect their rights as workers?
A: The reality is that living conditions in some third world countries are awful. We try to recruit great models and give them the opportunity to develop careers. Later, when they become successful, many of them work to improve the living conditions for their families back home. As for protecting their rights, we are very vigilant about ensuring that our models are paid by and work for reputable clients.
Q: Why do Ford and other agencies put commercial interests above the health of teenage models? Why encourage a fifteen year-old girl to diet down to a size zero when, as an adult, you know that such behavior is unhealthy, even dangerous? Do you think that adults should take some responsibility for the choices made by kids, and that it is irresponsible to encourage teenage models to over-diet?
A: Parents, teachers, agents, and clients all share responsibility for the health and well-being of models, particularly those that are underage. Ford doesn’t ever encourage models to “diet down to size zero.” That’s just not how Ford works.
Q: As a freelance Web designer/developer, I’m curious what role personal Web sites play in the careers of upcoming models and actors. Would you say such sites are necessary for aspiring models? Do they make things easier for industry professionals such yourself? How would you advise models asking you about the value of a personal site?
A: The Internet has become an important marketing tool for the talent we represent. We have a big group on staff dedicated to developing these tools. Web video casting and personal profile pages help clients across the globe get comfortable with talent, and allows them cast virtually. Our TV destination and distribution relationships with YouTube, MySpace, iVillage, and Verizon, among others, help to market our talent. In fact, a number of advertisers have seen our videos and then sought content and talent sponsorship agreements.
Q: There is a branch in psychology that studies the appreciation of beauty. Researchers have developed quantitative measures, such as length of nose relative to width of chin. My question is twofold: a) Does your agency systematically follow that research? b) Do you use such measurements to estimate an applicants potential in the market, or do you rely on your feelings and experience?
A: We rely on the experience of our scouts, talent managers and clients to develop the new faces we represent. In my opinion, beauty that is defined exclusively by metrics is like a painting that is created to appeal to the broadest market: dull.
Q: How would you rank criteria such as facial features, body shape, poise and hair when choosing a model, regardless of designer?
A: Designers and their casting agents make selections for talent based upon overall look, attitude, movement and personality. They are seeking talent that helps to bring to life the vision and creativity of their collections.
Q: Has the recent surge in reality shows about modeling and the fashion industry (i.e. America’s Next Top Model, Project Runway, etc.) affected the quality or quantity of your models or applicants?
A: The shows are purely entertainment and produced with that in mind. They haven’t had any impact on the quality of the talent we represent, nor have the shows developed or discovered stars. We do see thousands of people applying every day to us via our Web site. An aspiring model knows that, if he or she is signed to Ford, he or she is more likely to work in the industry.
Q: Do you think the rise in popularity of “candid,” “real-life” fashion Web sites such as The Sartorialist and Facehunter will affect what constitutes a model in terms of appearance?
A: I think they are terrific Web sites and that they offer really interesting ways to observe the means in which individual style is created every day. They have no impact on talent selection, though.
Q: I’m a 24-year-old model based in Toronto right now. Most models’ careers seem to peak at a much younger age. Have I missed the boat, or there still a chance to have a successful modeling career? Secondly, do you think there will be a “return of the supermodel,” or will most models always remain anonymous, nameless faces?
A: Generally models begin their careers when they are 16 to 20 years old. You can always apply at our Web site, and one of our scouts will review your materials.
As for your second question, I do believe that society is getting tired of the unpredictable behavior of celebrities, and therefore supermodels will return.
Q: How did you become involved in the modeling industry, and what are you suggestions for getting started as a booker, agent, etc., in the industry at a young age?
A: I joined Ford after working on the team that built About.com. I was ultimately president of the About Network (which is now owned by The New York Times Company). To get a job and start at Ford, we have a terrific intern program in each of our offices, and bookers frequently get their start assisting in one of the divisions.
Q: What percent of non-models in the industry (management, etc.) used to be models themselves? What do models usually do when they retire?
A: Very few models become agents. Many move on to entertainment and acting, while others go on to production, design, and photography.
Q: In your opinion, how did Ford rise to the top of the market (and stay there for decades) despite the heavy competition and fast-paced industry trends?
A: Culturally, we’re focused on innovation, client and talent service, and teamwork. In addition, the breadth and depth of the talent we represent, our global geography, the introduction of integrated service offerings, our proprietary technology, our branding, and our reputation have all contributed to our consistent results over the past six decades. Most importantly, we represent the right talent, and employ the best managers in the industry.
Q: Would you encourage your own daughter (or son) to become a model?
A: Yes, if she wants to. She’s only two right now, so she’s got some time to grow before she’s ready.
Q: Can a moderately fit, six-foot-tall economist with slightly above-average looks and slightly above-average body hair make it as a model? Just curious.
A: Anything is possible.

 

[LawrenCium]

hi every one, and thanks model_mom for posting NY times article

and i have a question, did Next Models(EU, FR and UK) shutter the men's board?