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 ID: 228669 Posts: 87 | Date: 2008-01-29 22:04 By Aaron Marcus
Some commercial modeling agencies ask models to sign exclusive contracts. If you
sign an exclusive contract, you may only accept bookings from that modeling
agency. You may, however, be able to accept a booking with another modeling
agency if you obtain permission from your modeling agency. If you are not signed
with a modeling agency, you can freelance and accept bookings from any modeling
agency.
There are pros and cons to signing with a modeling agency. On the positive side,
you will have one person working very hard on your behalf. You will only need to
supply one modeling agency with composite sheets, mini books, and head shots.
Life is simpler. When you are not available to work on certain days, you only
need to notify one modeling agency.
On the negative side, some models sign contracts with modeling agencies that
can't or won't get them work. I met a model on a shoot who was signed by a large
New York agency. Let's call the model Tom. The modeling agency had no intention
of sending Tom out on go-sees. They signed him because they feared if Tom signed
with another agency, he could take away business from their own signed models.
Tom was given a contract for the sole purpose of not allowing him to compete
with the modeling agency's signed models.
If you are just beginning, don't sign long-term agreements with a modeling
agency you are unfamiliar with. If asked to sign, find out how many other models
in your "category" are already signed. Your "category" includes other models who
could be booked for the same job as you. There will always be other signed
models in your category. However, it is not in your best interest to be one of
50 others who could be submitted for the same job. If yours is the only modeling
agency sending models to a go-see, you have a much better chance of getting
booked for the job if there are fewer models in your category. See if you can
work out a trial period of three to six months. If you like the way you are
being represented, sign a longer-term contract.
Before signing with a modeling agency, make sure you understand everything in
the contract. If you are not sure about something, show it to a lawyer. Be
careful out there.
Getting a Modeling Agency's Attention
If you want to be represented by a particular modeling agency, but you are
having a difficult time making a connection, here is something you can try. Book
a job on your own, and ask the modeling agency if he or she will handle the
booking. Chances are the modeling agency will be glad to represent you. It will
be easily made money for the modeling agency. The small percentage that you will
lose will be well worth the connection you will have made. The first time I gave
a booking to a modeling agency I actually made money, because the modeling
agency negotiated a much higher fee than I could have.
Taken with permission from the book How to Become a Successful Commercial
Model.
Aaron Marcus has been a full-time actor and commercial model since 1986. He has
been cast in 1063 (to date) TV and radio commercials, corporate films, and print
ads. He is represented by 125 agents across the United States. Along with his
modeling and acting, Aaron Marcus was a faculty member of The School for Film
and Television/NY, and writer for numerous industry publications including
Clique Magazine/Canada, New Generation Magazine/England, and The Models Guild.
Marcus is also the author of How to Become a Successful Commercial Model.http://www.onemodelessencelimited.com |
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 ID: 118506 Posts: 15 | Date: 2008-03-17 07:23 its great ur tips, thanks a lot
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 ID: 223398 Posts: 537 | Date: 2008-03-17 11:52 thanks for ur tipsKimberley  |
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ID: 228669 Posts: 87 | Date: 2008-03-17 12:38 Your welcomehttp://www.onemodelessencelimited.com |
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 ID: 161101 Posts: 98 | Date: 2008-03-17 13:11 Nice work! It came when I needed it most. Thank u for the resourceful
information!sherlly butshy |
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ID: 228669 Posts: 87 | Date: 2008-03-17 16:08 Your welcome Grace.http://www.onemodelessencelimited.com |
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