Working for Modeling Agencies ... Becoming an Agent, Booker, Scout, Manager

[Amelia]

fadedcolours: This is it. I meant D'vision in Poland actually. They have great relations with Next, not only with the one in Milan. Thanks, dear.

 

[Amelia]

You want exclusively work with NEXT ? that's your goal ? Is there anything special about them ?

Ok, I think it's fine that you look for an agency near the place you live to gain experience and connections and then try to move on to something better.

No. I want to work with Next next year. For some time, then quit it and do someting else. Sorry, but what's so special about finding your place in the fashion world?

I speak Italian and I love Italy. That's all.

 

[Filipe]

No. I want to work with Next next year. For some time, then quit it and do someting else. Sorry, but what's so special about finding your place in the fashion world?

I speak Italian and I love Italy. That's all.

Oh ok, sounds good for me, I was just asking why you wanted to work with them only. That's all.

 

[unknownLady]

I am always wondering how do people become model agents? were they former models or just regular people hired by the agency? most importantly what does a model agent do? and how do i become one?

yes most of them are former models!

 

[turnofflights]

Where do you live? I'd love to work for IMG or Women Model Management !

i live in nyc

 

[turnofflights]

i saw this really good interview online with the guy who discovered naomi... once i find it i will post!

 

[turnofflights]

ah shoot i can't link it?? http://www.videojug.com/interview/becoming-a-model-booker

videojug.com

hope this works everyone!

 

[Filipe]

^Thank you, that was really interesting, the questions made were really important and I'm glad I know their answers

 

[Lax89]

i live in nyc

You're lucky! I would love to work for a US agency.

maybe you can try to intern for COACD for the summer. It'll be cool to work for them.

I might try to do this next year since I will probably study in pennsylvania for one year.

 

[Lax89]

Are you sure about that ?
I've never heard of people interning and getting payed.

In France it's sure. I even asked one of my teachers. He even told me that when you want to intern to discover how a company works and you intern more than 2 months then you're automatically paid, like 300€ or sth.

 

[cologne_rocks]

In France it's sure. I even asked one of my teachers. He even told me that when you want to intern to discover how a company works and you intern more than 2 months then you're automatically paid, like 300€ or sth.

Highly unlikely that agencies pay their interns, at least not the major players.

A friend of mine didn't get anything for working like 3 months in one of Paris' strongest "power-houses".

 

[Filipe]

In France it's sure. I even asked one of my teachers. He even told me that when you want to intern to discover how a company works and you intern more than 2 months then you're automatically paid, like 300€ or sth.

That's nice. Same doesn't happen here.

 

[turnofflights]

hey Lax COACD sounds like a great idea, I'm definitely going to look into that!

A friend of mine interned in Milan for a year and got paid, but he got paid after working 3 months and it was minimum wage... so paid internships definitely do exist!

 

[Lax89]

Highly unlikely that agencies pay their interns, at least not the major players.

A friend of mine didn't get anything for working like 3 months in one of Paris' strongest "power-houses".

Wow this is pretty shocking! It's not fair at all. I don't know what to say. I'm shocked. You would think that modeling agencies would reward you for all the work you did. Turns out they don't.

Maybe paid internships only happen in companies and not in modeling agencies.

 

[Lax89]

hey Lax COACD sounds like a great idea, I'm definitely going to look into that!

A friend of mine interned in Milan for a year and got paid, but he got paid after working 3 months and it was minimum wage... so paid internships definitely do exist!

I think we all should go to Milan and intern in their agencies.

If only I spoke Italian.

 

[cologne_rocks]

Wow this is pretty shocking! It's not fair at all. I don't know what to say. I'm shocked. You would think that modeling agencies would reward you for all the work you did. Turns out they don't.

Maybe paid internships only happen in companies and not in modeling agencies.

But in the end of the day you should ask yourself why you want to intern for an agency..... an intern is predominantly meant to gain experience, not to earn money.
Ford Models NYC pays i think. No idea about Major, Marilyn and Elite....

 

[turnofflights]

when interning at an agency, you usually end up working for the agency after the internship... if you do sucessfully of course!

 

[Lax89]

But in the end of the day you should ask yourself why you want to intern for an agency..... an intern is predominantly meant to gain experience, not to earn money.
Ford Models NYC pays i think. No idea about Major, Marilyn and Elite....

It's true, I completely agree but It could be nice if you could get a little reward for the job/tasks you've accomplished.

 

[sphagnum.esplanade]

I found this thread very interesting and informative with useful suggestions regarding internships and becoming involved with agency experience. Coming across only a few footnotes, I just wanted to enquire whether anyone based in London could share any knowlegde about this. It's certainly something I've had great interest in & have been curious about. In terms of where to start, would you also recommend just contacting London agencies about possible opportnities and work placements? Thanks

 

[The Clotheshorse]

It's all about time and effort you put in with an agency.
i really feel some are just "born with it" and others can't handle it.

it's an industry like no other thats for sure.

the secret is don't be afraid to start low and work your *** off to move up and up and up.