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Child Modelling - Support and advice

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2ManyPimms · 10/01/2006 13:43

As an offshoot of the Baby Modelling thread here is the new and improved thread for all questions you may have regarding agencies, the industry or just to relate general experiences. The last thread is hereby laid to rest - it was 5 YEARS OLD! Jeez!

If you want to DEBATE or CRITICISE go to the "Child Modelling - Debate" thread.

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perfumelady · 23/01/2006 12:51

izzyrubi good point about small/big agencies didn't think about that, i spose it must work also that the top agencies with small numbers are so much harder to get into like urban angels and kidslondon for example

me23 · 23/01/2006 14:20

Thanks perfumelady, my appointment is in the morning, didn't want to take an afternoon one as dd tends to get grumpy late afternoon
I have to buy a plain white top for her to wear to the shoot.
I'm just looking forward to seeing how she reacts to strangers taking ohotos of her! I bet she'll love the attention.
It seems like quite a few mners are going to the shoot.
anyone else going in the morning?
hope I can find the place

perfumelady · 23/01/2006 14:31

me23 are you driving

me23 · 23/01/2006 14:36

no public transport, i live in london, I havent yet looked up how to get there, it's once i get to the area I.m worried about how far it is from tube/train etc. have to plan a route.

izzyrubi · 23/01/2006 15:12

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me23 · 23/01/2006 15:34

izzyrubi: hi, yeah maybe we will,appointment is 10.10 but will try get there a bit before once I plan the route. my dd is 7 months, how old is your dd/ds? sorry can't remember rest of thread.

sh11 · 23/01/2006 16:02

hi, we'll be going at 11am DS is 6 months see u there.

yackertyyack · 23/01/2006 16:07

wow what a mumsnet gathering!!! Almost wish we were going so I can put names to faces!!
Are there any other mums who have babies with KIDSLONDON on here???

7777777 · 23/01/2006 16:09

yakkertyyak, i think il leave it for now, i wish there was a modelling agency in kent!they all in london.

izzy, i also sent pics to scallywag and norrie on friday

izzyrubi · 23/01/2006 16:49

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7777777 · 23/01/2006 17:02

cheeky kidz address is kent but its bexley heath which is on edge of london, i just hate london travelling, i always feel dirty from trains, buses and hate the underground, really petrifies me!think il have to let the modelling world miss out on my beautiful boy!

7777777 · 23/01/2006 17:11

sorry just checked i got it wrong! it was another one in bexley heath, where are cheeky kids then please, i emailed a pic on friday night.

izzyrubi · 23/01/2006 17:23

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me23 · 23/01/2006 17:26

sh1 guess will probbably see you there too.
It's like a mumsnet meet up lol! I don't know how long it takes. do they see a few people at a time or 1 to 1??
also it seems most of you have applied to more than one agency. What do you do if you get offered a contract by one than one agency? I've only applied to urban angels just on the basis of seeing this thread really. Thought I'd give it a go, haven't really thought about the ins and outs of the 'biz'.

7777777 · 23/01/2006 17:31

hi izzy, thanks. i know where chislehurst is and i think they dont charge too much either. il wait and see if i get a reply to email

izzyrubi · 23/01/2006 17:42

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lanismum · 23/01/2006 17:56

bloody hell. loads of people are going to urban angels on the 4th! we are going at 3.40, i had to buy a plain white top too, gap are doing lovely plain white ones in the sale, my dds was only £7.50! good luck to all the little ones

manicma · 23/01/2006 18:02

Hi all! Its been really interesting reading, haven't left a posting since October o5, but have continued to visit regulary and read all the posts!!!!!It all seems to have gone a little crazy. I don't know if what I have to say will help anyone, but here goes. I have 2 girls one 5 and the other 11 years old. They are both with BK and MOT Junior. I haven't had any problems with BK, they have been with them for 2 years, we've had plenty of work for the older one, but the youngest didn't get any work until she was 3, although we may not hear from them for weeks or even months then it goes mad! They are also fanrastic when kids do get jobs with lots of communication and support. So I don't think this is a great agency for kids under 3, I read that someone had said BK wanted £90 plus, this new to me, we paid approx £36 for web-site for life, and pics about £70, although I only once took the girls for a pic with the BK photographer, pics were great, but I've heard alot of casting agents say that that they prefer more natural pics of the kids as I have heard the opposite as well! MOT Junior, what a fantastic agency, my girls have been with them for 4 months and my mob does NOT stop ringing, I must speak to them 3 or 4 times a week, for mainly jobs and the odd casting ( I don't normally do casting, but will if my 11 yr old wants to go and its out of school time and they pay my expenses)they've done, toys r us, mothercare, matalan, girls talk mag, butlins, tomy to name a few, they are really friendly, very understanding, and as sooo many job offers do not expect me to take them all, I pick and choose! MOT charge no fee, no interview fee ( they said agents by law should't charge these fees) the pics were £110 for the,two girls and we also got a free 10x 8 pics, and the contact sheets, and the offer to get more at a very good price!!! The model fee book ( optional) is £60, you do not have to pay this, its taken out of there 1st job, Any GOOD agency will do this. Its fab. I do know of other very GOOD agencies that either friends are with, or ma's I have met on jobs. Also when my daughter has gone to castings or for example magazine work, she has worked from kids from other agencies, alot of casting agents use various agencies to find kids, so here goes on the agencies, Sandra Reynolds ( fab) based in Morwich ( I think!) Bruce and Brown, Norrie Carr, Scallywags ( although they have 1000 kids on there books they have tons of work and my local education authority say they are ultra busy and very effient). There is a down side to this modelling lark, and yep its great to see ya kids in print ( I love it!!) it IS hard work, and sooooo late minute, the most notice I've had in 2 years is 2 days, its normally the day before ( and not only London, I've travelled to Ipswich, Leicestershire, oxford). I got a call today at 12 for a casting for my youngest today in London, to be there between 4-6! Def had to turn it down as got eldest to think about too! We only got into it, because my eldset begged me, now the youngest has just followed into it, and they both LOVE it, so I can not just stop, however if I knew then what I know now, I don't think I would have got into it, don't get me wrong, we've had fun, kids are loaded ( more dosh than me!) but it can be a huge inconvenience to all your family. Though please do not let me put you off, thats just my opinion, look forward too seeing how you all do, at your interviews/ awaiting feed back from agencies. HAPPY MODELLING!!!!!

7777777 · 23/01/2006 18:24

bizzykids, childsplay and alphabetkidz have all replied about ds, is it all a scam to make loadsa money, everyone seems to get a yes?im still debating

izzyrubi · 23/01/2006 19:04

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alliep30 · 23/01/2006 19:22

Hello lots of 7's. My daugther was turned down by Bizzy Kidz so they don't all say yes. Wendy at Childsplay was really nice and explained they like to meet the child if they like the look, to see if they are personable and happy, or clingy and whiny etc. They get a better idea of personality for tv work also, a picture can sometimes be deceiving! You must just have a gorgeous child! I travelled to Beckenham from Newmarket in Suffolk and I drove all the way and it took me 1hr 20 mins, it was 87 miles for me so if you want to use the car to get there it's really easy...the most traffic I have to worry about here is racehorses crossing the road and the occasional sheep so if I can manage it i'm sure you'll be fine!

Izzy, Alphabet Kidz are keen on my babes but concerned about where we are based... Do they pay expenses for auditions and are the expensive to join??? Help please!!!!!!

7777777 · 23/01/2006 19:30

hi izzy, do alphabetkidz not charge to join?i was under the impression that it was £100 registration?i must admit the reg fees are a bit of a put off arent they, unless youre loaded of course. i wasnt being rude about suggesting it was scams by the way, it didnt mean to come across as rude anyway

izzyrubi · 23/01/2006 19:35

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alliep30 · 23/01/2006 19:42

I hate racehorses, they stink, and poo everywhere, and block the roads and make you late for work! I feel better for that, sorry... Whoever we go with the travel element will be there.. A K looks a bit more modern than Childsplay, but the main thing is the costs involved with joining.. I will call Lisa tomorrow!

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