Orange Models - FAQ's and Scam/ Rip-off Prevention Advice

 

Legitimate agencies make their money by taking a percentage from models and clients off the work they book. Agencies make 40% to 50 % of each booking. As a standard – many agencies take 20% to 30% from the model (commission) and another 20% from the client (agency fee). That is how an agency makes their money!

 

Many prospective models are confused by mixed messages in the industry on what to look out for to prevent them from a scam.

 

 

SOME COMMON INDUSTRY MISCONCEPTIONS AND FAQ’S

 

 

# 1 Do I need to spend lots of money to be a model in Canada?

 

Models are self employed and work as independent contractors. You are starting your own business, therefore like any business you must invest for your business to succeed.

  

# 2 If an agency likes you, you shouldn’t have to pay for anything, right?

 

WRONG!

 

This is a common misconception. When an agency takes you on there are costs associated with representing you.  These costs may include printing your portfolio photos, setting up a test shoot with hair stylists, makeup artists and photographers.  Other costs may include couriers, internet site upkeep, agency promotions.  And others may include travel and accommodation.

 

Whether you pay for these costs upfront or the agency advances them for you, you always pay for them one way or another.  And that is that! Orange does not advance money to any new models; however we do make exceptions for experienced models.

  

# 3 Do I have to have a portfolio?

 

A portfolio is a model's book that is built up over time, not in one day. In order for any agency to start marketing you, you will need a least a few good pictures. For fashion models in particular, it is a lengthy and expensive procedure but is necessary to stay competitive and working. For some models, particularly those seeking work in television, fashion shows & promotions, A portfolio may not always be required. However it is proof of a models experience.

  

# 4 Do I need experience?

 

As with any business, experience is helpful but not necessarily a requirement.

  

# 5 Does Orange Models' do television commercials, music videos and film?

 

Orange Model Management Inc., is a full-service agency with offices in Toronto and Montreal that represents male and female models and actors between the ages of 3 to 70. Our Models and Talent have worked with all major players in the fashion and film industries, booking local and international projects. Our modeling divisions include Real people models (Lifestyle), commercial models (promotional, petite, beauty modeling, catalogue, fitness, and commercial editorial) and fashion models (fashion editorial and print as well as Runway).

 

Here is some helpful information on how to avoid modeling scams, rip-offs and bad businesses.

 

 

Modeling Scams, Rip Offs and Bad Business

 

Warning signs of a scam, or a less than legitimate, or a poorly run agency. If you find any of these warning signs, be sure to ask a lot of questions, and be sure the business gives good answers.

 

Be cautious if an agency tells you any of these things listed below.

You cannot rely just on word as many a scam has boasted representing models that they never had. Do your homework.  Scam agencies will promise you the moon.  But remember if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is!

 

The best way to know if an agency is reputable and not a scam is to determine what their clients have to say.

 

    Is Orange Model Management a scam?

    As we all know, the internet is not governed by anyone and due to the non-governance of the Internet, anyone can write false, unsubstantiated and anonymous comments without the fear of being sued for libel and defamation. We understand you may have concerns about how we operate and that you might even question the legitimacy of Orange Model Management. For this reason, it is important to us that you understand how Orange Model Management works and how we manage our models/talents and our clients.

 

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   Has anyone been successful from Orange Model Management?
 

     Our models/talents are casted in great projects every day!

    Please check the following social media networks for more info on the kind of projects we have done in the past.
 

    Blog: -                    http://orangemodels.wordpress.com
    Facebook: -            http://www.facebook.com/orangemodels?v=wall&viewas=0
    Twitter: -               http://twitter.com/orangemodels
    YouTube: -             http://www.youtube.com/orangemodel
 

  Complaints about Orange Model Management?

    We take our business very seriously.

    If you have concerns about our model or actor who has not performed well at a casting or job or an employee at Orange Model Management, please feel free to email notify[at]orangemodels.ca
 

 We also understand that you may have concerns about how we operate and that you might even question the legitimacy of Orange Model Management. For this reason, it is important to us that you understand how Orange Model Management works and how we manage our models/talents and our clients.

 

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If an Orange Model Management employee contacts you.

You will only be contacted by Orange Model Management representatives via an email address ending in @orangemodels.ca or a call call from one of our offices (Toronto or Montreal) or our scouts who would give you a scout card.
 
Anyone contacting you and claiming to represent Orange Model Management must use one of the methods above. If you are contacted by anyone otherwise but claiming to be from Orange Model Management, they are probably fraudulent, even if they link to the Orange Model Management website.

If anyone contacts you claiming to be from Orange Model Management, please carefully check their credentials. If you have any doubts or questions, please notify us immediately notify[at]orangemodels.ca


Orange Model Management and Cyber bulling.

As we all know, the internet is not governed by anyone and due to the non-governance of the Internet, anyone can write false, unsubstantiated and anonymous comments without the fear of being sued for libel and defamation. Orange Model Management has been a victim of cyber-bullying via false and negative statements on different forums and complaint sites defaming the agency by calling us scam which is untrue. These posts are created by bogus email accounts that have been created by our competitors and disgruntled individuals who simply do not understand how the industry works.

We would like to tell our competition and all those out there who are writing False and Defamatory statements that no matter what they do we will keep our head straight, we are not going to get emotional, we will take the heat and make sure that our models and clients are smiling.

Click here for details which prove the integrity and positive legitimacy of Orange model management Inc. despite negative cyber bullying.