Models Direct ‘Scam’ Rumours: The Facts
Modelling agencies have been thrown into the spotlight recently, leaving many current and potential models confused about who to trust within the industry.
While there is undoubtedly a need to raise awareness of ‘scam’ agencies and how to spot and avoid them, the media attention that agencies have received has also led to much confusion and some unjustified rumours about legitimate agencies such as Models Direct.
As the BBC itself recently highlighted, Models Direct does not act illegally or offer false promises about what to expect from the modelling industry. The agency has been operating successfully for twenty years and is not an internet ‘scam’. Models Direct employs a team of professionals who work hard for their models from its head office five days a week. The agency also publishes a magazine,‘Image’
Models Direct do not approach members of the public to model with them, nor have they ever held casting sessions in hotels. They carefully consider the individual circumstances of any potential model applying for representation, and are clear about the competitive nature of the industry before taking an application any further. Models who are represented by Models Direct are notified by email whenever they are put forward for assignment selection, though the final choice is of course down to the client.
Clients are encouraged to consider a broad range of looks, and Models Direct are very happy to see that the industry is becoming more open to ‘real’ models, having published many articles criticising the ‘size zero’ ethos.
If you apply to Models Direct and are accepted then the deal offered is simple: for 70p a week you are in with a real and genuine chance of finding modelling work.
If you have any queries concerning modelling agencies or Models Direct specifically you can access an abundance of information on the website - http://www.modelsdirect.com
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