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1. Why do
we need to get models from an agency?
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Agencies have quality controls in place to ensure that models meet
minimum requirements before they are presented for jobs. If you have a
need for large numbers of models, only an agency will be able to supply
you. In such cases, should an emergency arise and a model has to be
replaced, an agency would be able to get a replacement for you easily.
The agency is also in charge of coordination with the models so that
you are free from the hassles of coordinating schedules and handling
enquiries/phone calls with multiple models.
Payment will also be done through the agency. The agency will be in
charge of paying the models.
Clients
should be careful to engage the services of only legal
agencies registered with the Accounting and Corporate
Regulatory
Authority of Singapore ("ACRA") and licensed to carry out a
business.
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2. How do I choose a
model for my
event or advertisment? |
You can either pick a model from the compcards or you can hold a
casting/audition to meet the models in person. The latter option is
recommended if you are doing a TVC as you need to see whether the model
can act. Alternatively, we can cast the models on your behalf, record
their videos, take their updated snapshots and send all the relevant
materials to you for viewing so that you can select. In such an
instance, you will not need to set aside a few hours to wait for the
models to appear and cast them.
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3. What are
our rates? |
Our rates are dependent on the details of the job. Please provide all
details while requesting for a quotation.
If you are mixing models from different agencies together, doing the
same job scope and timing, it is recommended that the models are
offered the same rate to be fair to them. Models will inevitably
discuss about the job among themselves prior to commencing. Any rate
disparity can result in severe consequences for your operations as they
will seek to renegotiate rates to be adjusted to the highest rate
offered to their peers. This is an important point that all clients
should take note when hiring models.
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4. What is media loading?
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Media loading is another way to call a (licensing) fee for image usage
rights. In countries with privacy law, such as
USA , companies need to obtain permission from the person(s)
whose
image(s) they intend to use so that they can get the rights to use the
image(s). The person(s) is compensated a fair amount of money
in return for giving the companies the right to use hisher
image(s). The loading/fee varies depending on the usage, depending on
factors such as duration of use, country of use, type of media used in
etc.
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5. Where and when should
castings/auditions be held? |
We would recommend that castings and auditions be held during the day
between 10am to 9pm. Locations should either be at offices or studios
with a fixed address.
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6. How many days advance
notice should
I give for castings/auditions. |
You should inform the agency preferably at least one day in advance so
that the models can be contacted and sent for the castings.
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7. See flowchart below
for workflow on
choosing models |
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8. Can I provide the name and photos of a specific model and ask the agency to look for this model for my project? |
If the model is currently represented by our agency, we will be able to assist you with your request. If you are looking for a model that is not represented by our agency, we will not be able to help you.
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