Frequently Asked Questions
What
types of work can you offer models & actors?
We work with leading industry professionals
who need talent for commericals, print/website advertising,
television, fashion/runway, event/promotional work, &
other bookings that fit our talent base.
Where
do you book work?
The majority of our work is in the Greater
Indianapolis market but we do also book work in Chicago,
Louisville, Cincinnati, etc. There are a few very large
events we staff annually in Las Vegas & New York.
Who
do you need for your roster?
We represent men & women of all ages.
We have work for all ethnicities, sizes, backgrounds. Especially
for advertising & TV/commerical work, our clients need
talent in all categories.
Do
you represent children?
We work with kids ages 4+ in most booking
categories. Work for kids is not as plentiful in the Indianapolis
market as it is for our age 16+ roster but it is also the
fastest growing age group for bookings. We work with area
producers and advertising agencies who need kids of all
ages.
What
does it cost to be represented by your agency?
No legitimate agency will charge you for representation.
We make money from commissions that result from bookings
for our roster talent. Stated differently, we make money
when you do. The only charge you should expect from joining
a real booking agency is the cost of photography & marketing
tools (like website work) that is used to introduce you
to clients. A legitimate agency should detail all of these
charges for you before you schedule an appointment
to be seen.
There
are so many scams these days. Is it safe to get involved
with an agency?
There are legitimate agencies in most larger
cities in America but, unfortunately, there are also some
that exist solely to take your money. If they have no local
office, and only occasionally come to an Indianapolis hotel
to meet, there's a good chance they are there to scam you.
If they have offices in many cities, that's also a red flag:
all modeling is LOCAL. Those that advertise that they are
a school or coach, or that they offer model "training",
are often scams as well. In Indianapolis, there are 2 agencies
that have operated locally for 30+ years (and we are the
only one that concentrates solely on the Greater Indiana
market.) Withstanding the test of time is a good way to
know if a local agency is for real.
Are
there minimum qualifications?
Just a few. You must either live in Indiana
or within 50 miles of the Indiana border. You must be reliable
and able to make yourself (or your child) available for
our bookings. Nearly all of our roster talent have "day
jobs", or they are students, and no one is available
every time. We just ask that you make an effort to accept
most of the bookings we have for you.
Do
I need prior experience to be represented by your agency?
None at all. Nearly everyone on our roster
was a beginner when they joined us. We don't need experience
but we do need aptitude. Our evaluation process is designed
to determine if you are a match for our work. If you do
already have experience, that works, too!
Can
you help me book work in larger markets?
We have a relationship with two of the most
reputable agencies in Chicago and can act as a "Mother
Agency" there. There are no Indianapolis agencies that
can book you in New York, Los Angeles, overseas, etc. This
is unfortunately something that scam agencies advertise
to get you to sign with them (i.e. pay them money.) Please
understand that work in Chicago is much more competitive
than Indianapolis & you must match exacting stats/sizes
to be considered. Contact us for more info.
How
do I become a part of your agency?
Our process begins by you filling out the
form found on our "Join Us" page. Be sure to fill
it out completely with answers to all questions. Your info
will be reviewed by our team and we will contact you (usually
within 3 days) if we would like to schedule an appointment
for you to be seen. We receive on average about 16 submissions
per day, so it takes a little time to properly evaluate
everyone. If you have not received a response within 5 days,
we didn't believe you would be a match at this time for
our work.
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