FAQ’s
Q. Does ModelMe accept all applications?
No we are a selective agency and will only accept applicants we feel are suitable for our agency.
Q Will I have to travel?
Yes you will have to be willing to travel and in some cases very last minute to various locations. Castings are usually in London or Manchester but jobs can be anywhere in the world.
Q. What happens if I’m accepted with ModelMe Management?
You will be contacted via email within 10-14 days by one of our ModelMe Management representatives to explain the next steps. Occasional during busy times it can take longer to reply to all applications – you will receive a response, no matter the outcome, within 6 weeks.
Q. What is our commission rate and are you allowed to be with other agencies?
Our commission rate is 25%, and we are a non-sole agency so you can be with other agents as well however you will need to check with any other agencies if they allow you to be represented by others. It is not recommended to be with lots of agencies.
Q. If I am accepted, how do I complete my contract that you’ve sent me?
Our contracts can either be printed, signed, scanned and emailed back to us or you can now digitally sign it. If you need assistance please email us on info@modelmemanagement.co.uk
Q. Are there any fees for being accepted with ModelMe Management?
Should your child (aged 17 and below) be accepted to join ModelMe Management, you will be asked for a small administration payment to cover a fully customisable profile page and talent card for your child on our fully bespoke system, accessible to our represented talent and to casting and production teams. This is currently £30 for one year and the cost of this directly relates to the development and regular maintenance of this system only.
This will only be requested after 30 days of being with the agency and only if you have selected “Acting & Photographic/Still Modelling”, this will cover the remaining 11 months of the contract.
Performers selecting Acting will also be submitted for photographic shoots but no fee is charged for this.
If you select “PHOTOGRAPHIC ONLY” NO UPFRONT PAYMENT will be requested, a fee of £30 will be deducted from your child’s first earnings.
This is in compliance with current legislation. You will have the option when registering, which service you would like to apply for.
We do not charge any fees for adults aged 18 or over save for our commission rates.
For further information on our compliance with fees please refer to https://www.gov.uk/entertainment-and-modelling-agencies
ModelMe Management also allows a 30 day “cooling off” period after any money is paid. You have 30 days from the date paid to cancel and receive a full refund of all monies paid. Cancellation must be received no later than day 30 and must be received in writing (email is acceptable). After this time no refunds will be issued.
Q. What is Spotlight and do I need to join?
Spotlight is an important tool in connecting a performer with casting and production teams. Being on Spotlight will increase a performers visibility and allow them to be submitted for more opportunities than those without it. Spotlight is available for children aged 4 and above.
Spotlight allows us the chance to showcase your child’s skills, credits, photos and showreel to casting professionals seeking young performers for their projects. We ask that any talent we represent for tv, commercials, stage or film join Spotlight to aid us to do this.
If you are accepted we will send you more information on how you can join Spotlight and the costs for doing so but you can also have a look directly with Spotlight for more information (you will not be able to join without agent representation if you are under 18). https://www.spotlight.com/join-us/young-performers/
Q. Once I’ve been accepted can ModelMe guarantee me work?
Unfortunately we cannot guarantee work, no agency can but we will submit talent for every brief that they fit. We can only open the doors for our talent by submitting and suggesting them to casting and production teams. It will be casting and production teams that decide who they will see and ultimately offer the role to. There are things talent can do to increase their chances like joining Spotlight and keeping profiles updated but there are never any guarantees and we never make any.
Q. Once I’ve registered with ModelMe do I need to have professional photos done?
It is advisable for our models and actors to have photos taken by a professional photographer – this is so the photos we put on model cards and submit to casting directors show the models and actors at their best, it creates a good image of both the agency and the client.
We don’t stipulate who takes the photos so you can use a local photographer to yourselves, we just ask that pictures taken are PORTRAIT orientated and that there is at least 1 head and shoulder and 1 full length shot.
However, good quality home taken photographs are accepted as long as they are taken in good natural light against a plain/clear background.
For children under 4 years good quality home taken snaps are always acceptable as younger children change so quickly.
Photographs should never be expensive – you should be able to get good quality headshots for under £100 for children. If a company or photographer quotes you in the mid-high hundreds or even thousands of pounds they should likely be avoided.
Q. Do I need a portfolio, webcard or website?
Absolutely not! There are companies out there who specialise in selling these to prospective models and actors for a high price saying they are essential and that they will increase your chances of work – this is simply not true and they are to be avoided. Applying with home taken shots is perfectly acceptable as long as they represent you, are taken on a clear background and in good natural light.
Q. Are you affiliated with any photographic or portfolio studios?
NO! We do not work with or accept applications from any photographic studios.
Q. When will I get paid from a job?
We pay, minus our commission, to the talent within 10 days of it being received from the production company. Payment will be issued via bank transfer or cheque in the name of the person who completed the job. In the case of children payment will be issued in the child’s name so please ensure they have a bank account that this can be paid into. Under no circumstances will payment be made in any other name.