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Oh my gosh! How did this happen!?!?
So, I have decided to try to find an agency and do less freelancing. I went to an open call and submitted to two others online in my area. I thought the open call did not go so well, but one agency I submitted to online wants me, well, I just got an email from the open call agency and they want me too!! Aah! (They are both very reputable, they don't ask for money to start me up, I'm not a dummy) So, do I tell them that they are in 'competition' (so to speak) or would that bite me in the ass? Do I choose the one that does more catalog, or the one that does editorial. Help me fellow models!! Apr 11 13 01:25 pm Link All things being equal, the money is in commercial. Apr 11 13 01:28 pm Link I'll let models respond to your question, as you requested, but I just wanted to say Congrats! I think they call this a high calibre problem. Apr 11 13 01:49 pm Link Wow, congrats! I think I agree with the first comment, money is in commercial. Apr 11 13 02:20 pm Link I'm represented in Portland. Which ones are you looking at? Getting in is one thing (congrats!), getting work is another. Some agencies have huge boards and you may get lost in the shuffle. Apr 11 13 02:34 pm Link Why do you have to pick just one ? Unless it's an exclusive contract you may not have to, I know many models represented by more than one agency. Btw, congratulations ! Apr 11 13 03:00 pm Link Thanks all! Getting list in the shuffle worries me! I really want to make the right choice for me. The agencies are Ryan Artists Q6 What can you tell me about these? Apr 11 13 03:03 pm Link Vector One Photography wrote: +1 Apr 11 13 07:03 pm Link W I L L O W wrote: I've seen Q6 people at castings, haven't seen any from Ryan Artists. Apr 12 13 12:07 am Link I would not try to start some kind of bidding war btw the two and I would also try my hardest not to sign ANY kind of exclusivity contract- try to negotiate a "trial" period of a few months and then work with both agents on a free lance basis to see who you like best in terms of castings, rapport, bookings.management etc when you meet again- look at the models cards to see if you fit in or have competition, perhaps one agent will front you the $ to make a comp card, Apr 12 13 12:33 am Link First off congrats! Secondly, there's no point to telling them you are wanted by both agencies. What you need to do now is some research. Find out everything you can about these agencies. Contact as many models as you can from each of their rosters (Facebook is great for this) and ask them what their experiences are with their agency. Also, think about the way you felt in each agency. Did the bookers seem excited about representing you. Did they really get your look and seem to care about what you were looking to do? Do they have a large client base? Were the bookers friendly? Were other models in the agency and if so, how did you notice them being treated? Did the agency generally seem really busy? Will they help push you to travel if you'd like to? These are all things to take into consideration. Commercial pays better. Editorial is more creative. It completely depends on your goals with modelling. Also, take into consideration the terms of each agency's contract. Apr 12 13 01:22 pm Link Congratulations, and may however this winds up be better than you'd hoped. Apr 12 13 01:28 pm Link W I L L O W wrote: First things first... Congrats! wonderful hear of your success, thank you for sharing... Apr 12 13 06:21 pm Link Vector One Photography wrote: This. Apr 15 13 03:03 pm Link I'd just go meet with them and hear what they have to say and offer you, and obviously whether they want you exclusively. Honestly though, I have no idea. Check it out feel around. Apr 15 13 04:42 pm Link W I L L O W wrote: Meet with them individually first. You are not obligated to sign until you have a chance to look at any contracts offered. Apr 16 13 04:00 pm Link Some markets have several non-exclusive agencies that will have no issue with competition. Otherwise, try to pick the agency that will get you the most work. Before you confirm signing with either, tell them about your situation, try to get an estimate of the amount of work you could generate a year from either agency, and make your decisions. Apr 16 13 04:08 pm Link Editorial in Portland? I would go with the commercial side, it's not like it excludes you from anything really. Apr 16 13 04:17 pm Link Why have just one? llamas I know in LA have multiple agencies get them work and one manager to sort through it all. Try that Apr 16 13 08:13 pm Link Can you not be signed with both? Do your research find out which one can get you the most work but the best work. Apr 17 13 04:50 pm Link i would go with the one that does more commercial - way more opportunities Apr 19 13 09:35 am Link Anna Kl wrote: and good luck!! Apr 19 13 12:24 pm Link W I L L O W wrote: I don't know if it matters in Oregon but Q6 bills themselves as "Model Management" and not an Agency. In Florida, that means they don't/can't legally find you work, they just "represent" you. It's how less than reputable companies get around not obtaining (paying) a Agency license. I don't know if Oregon requires that or has that distinction for licensing. Apr 19 13 12:39 pm Link You may be able to do both, depending on the contracts. Commercial will get you more money if that's what you're looking for. Apr 19 13 05:17 pm Link |
