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I'm new to the message boards but have been a very frequent reader for quiet some time, the boards are a wonderful tool and powerful resource for actors I must say =) I thought now should be the time I create an account and post my first message-- I recently receieved an email from "Wild Models & Talent" requesting I contact them for a "closed audition". I copied the email from my inbox, please see below-- everything about the email screamed suspect and scam to me. I did a bit of research on the internet and message boards and came up with nothing using the name "Wild Models". They also do not appear to be listed anywhere as a franchised agency either. I am not a model so I wondered how they obtained my email address. I had recently completed a round of drop off's and mailings, so I thought at best, giving them the benefit of the doubt, maybe their commerical print department found me on LA Casting, but I doubt it. In any case, putting my google skills to use, I found the following and wanted to share just in case anyone else received the same email. I believe the company used to be called "Model Management Inc" and required none other than the infamous up front fees and the like. It appears, according to the complaints board website, that they use the Century Park East address as rental space and have changed their name. I have not called to confirm an audition and do not intend to-- just wanted to spread the word so that no one else puts any valuable time or effort into this.
http://www.complaintsboard.com...c-c77041/page/2.html Wild Models & Talent Closed Audition Please do not email back. I will not get it. Thank you! Hi, I am Jessica with the New Faces Department. After reviewing your pictures we are very interested in your look and want to see you in person to discuss your marketing ability and potential. We have three closed auditions for your convenience. Where: Wild Models 1800 Century Park East, 6th floor. Los Angeles, CA 90067 When: Thursday: July 2nd, 2009 Time: Between 7:30pm and 8:00pm OR Tuesday: July 7th, 2009 Time: Between 12:00pm and 1:00pm OR Thursday July 9th, 2007 Time: Between 7:30pm and 8:00pm Bring: Any recent photos of yourself that we can keep on file. Feel free to bring a picture C/D for us to review as well. Please call to confirm 310-492-4011 MUST BE ON LIST TO GET IN. If you cannot make it call our office @ (310) 407-5170 to reschedule. We are on the corner of Century Park East and Santa Monica Blvd. in the Wachovia Building. We do not validate parking. There is public parking a block down on Century Park East or free parking at Westfield Century City Mall. You may also park under the building for free on Saturday Plan for about 15 minutes. Under Building Parking: Tuesday: $ 3.50 Parking per 15mins Thursday: $ 3.50 Flat parking Fee Saturday: Free Parking all day under building Here is the link to our address on MapQuest: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?c...00+Century+Park+East Wild Models 1800 Century Park East Suite 600 Los Angeles, Ca 90067 USA Tel: 310-407-5170 Fax: 310-407-5171 www.wildmodelsinc.com |
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Russell Crowe |
If it is Model Management Inc., stay away. If it is not, it might be worth your time to see them, knowing that if they ask for money upfront or want you to have new headshots by their photographer, or any other unethical request you can run away fast!!
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Did you go to the audition? I got the same email! I don't even know how they got my email address. Let me know if you went! Thanks!
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I got the same notification. I never go to these things unless I get someone to recommend
the casting agency. .jpg "Image") john_upscale_2_(160x213).jpg (16 KB, 36 downloads) john robert |
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ok, i recieved the same email and everything. I called to let them know that i was coming in and i went. as soon as i got there, i talked to some girl and she looked at my pictures and then gave me a sheet of paper with a number on it telling me to call back to see if they were going to represent me. i called and she said yes they like my look and told me to come in to meet with the new agent. i met with her and she was so pushy in telling me that i needed to shoot with their photographer which will cost me 895.00 which will include stylist, make up artist, comp cards, and i forgot what else. if anyone knows anything about them, please please let me know. Thank you.
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LActing- no I didn't go to the audition/interview, I did however call the number just for kicks and there was a recording that mentioned it was their "audition hotline" lol, and in so many words, leave your info after the beep...I called the other phone number listed to see if I'd get a live answer and of course- no. But no, I did not go.
Hexx- all the information I have on them is from the google research I did on them, but my instint tells me that they are a scam and from reading your post it sounds like they are indeed. The pushy feelings you picked up on and the fact that they were insisting on "their" photographer at that price are red flags in my book- I think your instincts are telling you the same. Trust your instincts. |
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Hilary Swank |
If the email didn't address you by name, it's not worth your time. And the name of the company's sleazy.
Not to mention:
SCAMMY SCAM SCAM SCAM! |
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I agree with transfergirl 1000%- and their website looked extremely "scammish" to me in my opinion!
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Wild Models is a licensed talent agency.
[URL= http://www.dir.ca.gov/database...ortfield=Name]Talent agency license database [/URL] |
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If they were a scam they would not be a licensed talent agency. Check the State for real talent agencies.
Talent Data Base |
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Glenn Close |
We have had complaints on these boards (and elsewhere) about more than one agency which is licensed, even SAG-franchised. At least three licensed, SAG-franchised agencies have run off with actors' money since I've been in LA. It just ain't that simple. Sorry. |
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Nicholas Cage |
It is my understanding that two licensed and union franchised agencies in NYC closed without properly remitting actors' money. J Michael Bloom [perhaps due to lack of oversight on escrow account] and another agency this year. These were actually WELL LIKED agencies. |
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January 09, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Previously known as Model Management, Inc., Wild Models, Inc. Talent Agency, has broadened its services in order to become a licensed, bonded, full-service talent agency. Model management companies cannot be considered for "talent agency" status, unless they qualify by becoming licensed and bonded in the state of California. Based in Los Angeles, California, Wild Models, Inc. Talent Agency is quickly becoming the "it" agency for both quality and quantity in talent and secured bookings from San Francisco to San Diego and has expanded to the East Coast, serving New York City-based talent and clients. Wild Models, inc. Talent Agency has also carved out a niche in the new, revolutionary "Real People" market, with hundreds of casting opportunities for "real people" talent emerging every month. Wild Models, Inc. Talent Agency recently booked "real people" talent for prominent clients such as Kraft, Nike, and Wells Fargo. Utilizing a 600+ and growing talent base, Wild Models, Inc. has placed talent in prominent markets locally, nationally and internationally for such recognizable brands, artists, and corporations as: Super Mario Bros. Video Game Commerical Disaranno - Open to Anything Lopez Tonight (George Lopez Show) Boost Mobile, Citroen (International Commercial) Union Bank Little Caesars Pizza AT&T Campaign KFC Pixi (Mobile Handset Commercial) Visa Wendys Kraft Swiffer (Cleaning Product Commercial) Ponds Skin Care Roscoes Chicken and Waffles LG Mobile 50 Cent Music Videos Nescafe Chris Brown Music Videos Eminem Music Videos Sprite McDonalds Aspirational Campaign LOWES VH1 Promo SoapNet Doritos Burger King Walmart GNC Experience Music Project (EMP Commercial) CVS Scream Awards TruTv American Film Market Mastercard Weight Loss Story (Commercial) Comcast Global Celebrity Sprite Campaign Toni Braxton Music Video Hewlett-Packard Disney LA Fashion Week HBO A-list (Feature Film) Mickeys Trick or Treat (Commercial) Expedia.com Shin Han Financial Group X-treme Love (TV) Method (Commercial) Taco Bell Gold Bond PetSmart Verizon Wireless Simple Shoes Runway Show Dove Walmart Hispanic Botox/Juvederm Christmas in Beverly Hills Wii Fit Empires of the Deep (Film Minnesota State Lottery XFX Girl 2.0 (Film) Threshold (Film) Burn Energy Drink June Infomercials (Spanish TV) V-Moda (Tech Ad) Winalite (Commercial) Road to the Altar (Film A Zillion Zaboodles (Children Show) Heavy.com Wild Animals (TV) Destination Green Lamborghini Clothing Line Powell Electric Pepsi Max Webisode LG Mobile Style Team Cartoon Network (Variety Series Host) ISM Runway Show Ultimate DJ L.A. Ciara Music Video United Law Group (Host) Blonde Jokes (TV series) Carls Jr, KK Music Video The Concierge (TV) Bear Naked, The Hartford TJ Maxx Audi Sears Volkswagen Arizona Office of Tourism If you or your company is looking to maximize your exposure with the best and brightest branding and advertising campaigns, contact Wild Models, Inc. Talent Agency at 310-407-5174 or visit us at http://www.wildmodelsinc.com With over 23 years of experience, Wild Models, Inc. Talent Agency is an entertainment industry leader in providing quality marketing, sales, management, promotions and production for established and rising models and talent. Industry professionals represented by Wild Models, Inc. include makeup artists, hair stylists, fashion consultants, photographers, celebrities for television, product endorsements, commercials, fashion and commercial print, catalogues and convention work. Wild Models, Inc. Talent Agency is a full-service, licensed talent agency in the state of California. "For All Your Casting Needs from Glamour to Real People" |
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