child modellling JULY 2008

[dancerdeb]

Hi all, did create the July thread, but lost it oops sorry, I hope we dont have two now!!

Does anyone know any scottish based agencies? hollyelizabethsmith @ live.com
Xxx

Have just had a another provisional acceptance. Do they routinely tell you your child looks lovely to hook you in?

Hi Jane, sounds very much like models direct?
If it is don't do it, they have a very bad name.

Hi i have tried to apply to AK. however it wont let me out the age in, the box is grey and it doesnt let you submit it without the age filled in. Did anyone else have this problem? there is an email for joining for kids, do you suggest emailing them?

Thanks

Rubystar.. did you say Rascals is £300 to join for one kid?

we are still waiting on all our other applications. seem to be taking a while.

No not models direct, Kidz in Manchester.

Is anyone very familiar with all the costs involved. So far, it seems there's a one off fee of £120+ then a 4 monthly photo update of about £35. Are there any more costs and do those that I've mentioned sound reasonable?

jane where are you from? boss in manchester don't charge this much I don't think and my ds has done jobs with children from there.
Your best bet is to try the top 3 agencies before deciding on any.... kids london, bruce and brown, urban angels.
If you are in the midlands dkmodels are ok ds had a good job with them they are based in sheffield

Thanks Bogie. We are in Manchester. Will look up the agencies you've mentioned.
I don't drive so it's likely we won't be able to go ahead anyway, unless the jobs are in Manchester.

Actually going along to see AK tomorrow to see what they are all about and what they think of mine! Will be there with all 3!!!! OMG!! Certainly NOT driving into smack, bang middle London and will be getting the train

can i ask everybodys advice please.i have a baby boy 10 months old and although of course we think hes adorable so it seems does everyone else!!!..i mean strangers even stop me and say hes lovely and hes so sociable and always waving and saying hello to everyone..sometimes it takes me ages to get round the supermarket...lol he Is a complete character and very cheeky and is up for requests to do things and will happily oblige..even i f you ask him to cry he will!!! or laugh /grin etc..
how do you go about joinng an agency ..modelling or acting..how does it all work .im a complete novice at this..do they charge a fee or take a commission? how much money do you make..is it worth it? what woul d you advise please..BTW were in se london..

Bambo06 I'm new to this too but see the advice given to me by Bogie above. I checked out Bruce and Brown agency in London and there is no joining fee. Google their website.

hi, yeah i paid just under £300 i think for rascals, i know it was a lot!

Am so happy with my new gp,she signed drs letters for me-without asking to see the girls or charging me £15 a letter like my last one used to

Totally, with regards to the doctors letter, I need to get one for dd. Did you type up a letter yourself, or did the gp, or agency do it. Doctor has said he will sign one, for free, but I don't know what I'm supposed to have him sign.

Anyone who just joined UA have had any castings yet? Can't wait for the phone to ring

3kids re gp letter i found one on the internet if you want me to send it to you just let me know, basically it is a letter saying the child is healthy and fit for modelling, my gp usually charges £30 for a letter so i had to make an appointment with the kids and got her to sign it there, she didn't charge but wasn't very happy about it, we should be moving soon so fingers crossed next gp will be like totally's

Hi ichef thanks that would be great, could you send it to [email protected]

Btw dd is with UA too, and we are waiting for the phone aswell. Did think about phoning up about the doctor who thing for ds but dp is working all week so we wouldn't all be able to go.

Hope our dc's get something soon.

Thanks rubystar77... and are you getting much work with them?

3K1C ,Ichef :lucky you!! I have to pay £25 for the gp letter.I remember going there the first time with pre-made one she only needed to sign and she still charged me the full amount!!!
But I've been seeing a lovely new doctor for the past few times and I might try and persuade her not to make me pay.
We're flying back to the UK tomorrow afternoon and I am hoping the phone will start ringing soon.

Melody and Tinkerbellechelle: how did the consultation go?

Couldnt go - there was a family circumstance which was unavoidable so unable to go.
I've just decided that for now Im gonna just leave it and see what UA say in September.
Was gutted as they seemed really friendly via phone/email etc but there we go things happen.

Melody - hope it went well x

hi all - anyone gor any advise on a good agency for a nearly 14 year old dd, should i go to adult ones? many thanks

MABS know that Bizzykidz take on until 17, as my ds was with them up until that age.
Kids London take on until 20yrs as my little ds 6yrs is with them.
So at 14 your dd can still model with child model agencies, and theres a lot more out there too!! best of luck

3kids - sent the email

mabs - i suppose mot would also be a good one as they take children, teens as well as adults.

many thanks

Thanks ichef, got your email, will be seeing the doctor this morning so I can get him to sign it then.