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To think my son could possibly model?

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Civilwarrior · 06/05/2024 21:41

My son is not what I would call traditionally good looking in a film/tv way, but has quite an unusual look. Very tall (6 foot 3ish), very thin and pale with good bone structure and long hair. He's been looking for work for a while but struggling as there isn't much around, plus he's ND and prob wouldn't cope well with some e.g. customer facing roles. Turns out he's been approached a few times by people saying they were model agents and he should give it a go. He thought it might be a scam so didn't take their details - however I do think it might be something he could do. He certainly wouldn't want to pursue it long term but just while at college/uni. Any ideas of reputable agencies we could try?

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Anothe · 06/05/2024 22:09

Go for it! Google model agencies and just apply to loads. He’ll get loads of rejections I imagine, but it’s not personal, it’s just that they will be looking for a particular thing. Like you would dismiss a blue handbag with a thick strap because you want one with a thin strap., he will need to be pleasant to be around. But everyone on a shoot is very pleasant, it’s a super atmosphere. He doesn’t need to be good at small talk, just be able to smile and take direction. Good luck, let us know how he gets on,!

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Civilwarrior · 06/05/2024 22:09

TwattyMcFuckFace · 06/05/2024 22:02

Are you sure he could handle the constant rejection?

And the criticism/dissecting of his looks/style/photographs?

It's certainly something to consider. It's just an option that I hadn't thought of before, and was surprised when he mentioned it. He also performs (drama/band) so is used to an audience but not necessarily the amount of criticism

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TwattyMcFuckFace · 06/05/2024 22:02

Are you sure he could handle the constant rejection?

And the criticism/dissecting of his looks/style/photographs?

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Civilwarrior · 06/05/2024 22:00

hg167 · 06/05/2024 21:57

No help with agencies unfortunately, but do you think if he did go into it that it would be something he could handle?

Mainly with you saying that he wouldn’t cope well in customer facing roles etc, I wonder if this would also be difficult for him.

If you think he would be able to cope with it alongside college and uni, hopefully some people on here could give you some pointers in the right direction!

Edited

Yes I think he could - he's quite good at playing a role, and fairly resilient. Just not good at small talk!

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Civilwarrior · 06/05/2024 21:59

Will do - is it positive? Or showing the darker side? We are aware that it def has a darker side to it

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hg167 · 06/05/2024 21:57

No help with agencies unfortunately, but do you think if he did go into it that it would be something he could handle?

Mainly with you saying that he wouldn’t cope well in customer facing roles etc, I wonder if this would also be difficult for him.

If you think he would be able to cope with it alongside college and uni, hopefully some people on here could give you some pointers in the right direction!

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Civilwarrior · 06/05/2024 21:53

He's nearly 18

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Stoptherideiwanttogetoff24 · 06/05/2024 21:53

How old is he?