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They tried the same with me . . . · 11-17-2006, 01:10 AM

Model Talent Network is comprised of low life scum who are afraid to rob a bank so instead, use trickery to steal money from people. I went as well. i saw the post they posted on craigslist so emailed them. then they called me to come in. they said i don't need anything except a license to come for the interview. i get there, they make me fill out a small form and then ask if i brought pictures. since i didn't, they wanted me to pay a nice amount of money to have them taken. i am surprised the police have not raided them and jailed them for fraud. a person who left after me told me they tried the same on her but they wanted 3 times as much money for the pictures. it must be that they see if you look like you have a lot of money, they charge more. I wonder how much sadly fall for this. They play music videos on a tv in the "waiting room" and think thats all people have to see and they will beleive its a legit company. The lady ("interviewer"), i am not sure if her name was tee or what it was but she looked like she showered in sh*t. I am pissed that they dont care that you waste your time coming in to them just for them to tell u u need to pay an enormous fee for pictures. If they actually had clients who needed models and they can make good money off of you, would you have to pay money for pics. I wonder why they havent been closed down yet?

02-27-2007, 10:58 PM

Hello,

I went to mmt like 2 months ago because they call me in. They told me there interested in both of my sons i wasted $15 in train fare to go there and when i went there i fill out forms etc. Then they sent to to this guy dont remember is name nor i care to remember. He asked me if i got pics of both my sons so he looked at the pictures comps card... He could not find any fault to take pics etc. So he was like both of ur son def got the looks we're looking for i was so happy thinking yea my sons is going to get sign. Then he was like to get them started all you need is to paid $100 each for him to create a profile for both for the year huh?? As i heard that i told the asswipe stop right there....Am not paying chit because if my sons got the looks so much why am i being charge a $100 ??? and i take back both my sons comps cards and told him hes wasting my time....This was 2 months and these jerks still calling my house telling we have jobs for both ur son blah blah blah when they know damn well its a BIG LIE......Dont trust these crooks

austinmodelsandtalent · 02-28-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by my2sons

Then he was like to get them started all you need is to paid $100 each for him to create a profile for both for the year huh??

While definitely I am not defending the company in question here (since I have no knowledge of them), it is important that people educate themselves on what is and is not considered acceptable practice in this industry. Many legitimate agencies actually do charge to place you in their book or on their website. In the State of Texas, where agencies are carefully regulated, the State even recently specifically allowed this into their Rules and Regulations. (Note: My company does not charge... but many others do).

The notion that you should pay NOTHING to join an agency is a good one, but just isn't exactly true in such a broad statement. Photos and comp cards or headshots do cost money. While my company actually pays these costs for our people, it is VERY RARE. Good headshots for actors can cost upwards of two to three hundred dollars - plus printing costs. Comp cards run about a dollar each to print. Photographer fees vary greatly.

What you do want to avoid are companies that tell you that you must use their photographers or services, or take their classes, as a requirement for representation.

keviiinn · 03-17-2007, 03:29 PM

Hi, I recently got involved with these guys too, I'd just like to know if anyone else has found out anymore more about these guys in regards to them being a scam or anything like that?

03-19-2007, 04:38 AM

To be honest they seem to operate legally. Whether or not they can be benfecial is up to you to decide. You must know that as with any venture in life you will need to invest in yourself. However, I can't say that they are the best route to go.

Maybe invest in photo shoots on your own to get your child the skills he needs to suplement his/her talents.

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Originally Posted by keviiinn

Hi, I recently got involved with these guys too, I'd just like to know if anyone else has found out anymore more about these guys in regards to them being a scam or anything like that?

mykkal · 06-23-2007, 01:40 AM

I haven't been reading much about model talent network lately. I suppose they changed their tune?