agencies in VIC

[jessgray]

hi, i was wondering if anyone could tell me of any reputable agencies either in melb or geelong who take under 2 yrs old. we are thinking of getting DS into an agency but i dont know what to look for in angency or what to expect.

[mummy sam]

i just thought i would let you know that i tried small fries and munchkins (both good) but books are full at the mom, the other i tried was allstars we had an interview but it was in sth dandy (a little to far so didnt go) oh and bubblegum was also full. The others i have tried and not heard a word from are bambini and battina.

good luck its hard work just trying to find one

[jessgray]

i have heard of small fries and all stars. not sure where though :laughing: thanks for replying the bambini webstie doesnt work properly for me i have tried heaps to send a register of intrest to them and the site always stuffs up :laughing:

[mummy sam]

yeah i've done that a couple of times and havent heard from them i might just give them a call...
PPl on here have said that small fries are good so i'll try them again next year. But i hadnt heard of anyone who knew of all stars so i was a little sceptical about them...

[jessgray]

does small fries have a site?

[mummy sam]

www.smallfry.com.au
ph:9585 7226
and there in cheltenham

oh and another is bratsmodels.com.au
i have in interview with these guys at the end of the month. there fees are a little high but i'm going to see what they are like

[summersky00]

My little girl has an interview next week at Bettina (Modelling/TV Agency) Why not give them a go.. they sound pretty good..

[jessgray]

thanks i have emailed small frys :D:thumbsup:

[mummy sam]

hey summer sky i was wondering how long did it take Bettina to get back to you?

I emailed them interest ages ago and nothing....

At least with all the others i heard from them within 2wks. Even the ones that said to try later...

Oh Jess gray try brats they seem good though they are a little expensive $400 i've an interview at the end off the month

[bootylicious]

hi i am not speaking from experience ... just what i have heard 'through the grapevine'!! Be careful with joining your kids up! I have heard that bettina are one of (if not the) most expensive ... and that they have 1000's of children on their books ... just ask enough questions so that you are comfortable with your choice!! Good luck to all you mums who are joining your bubs up to agencies ... i hope they get heaps of work :smiliedance: :smiliedance:

[jessgray]

i know a few people who used to be with small fries and got work on tv shows but they left small fries for another agency coz they felt small fries was too young for them coz they were 16 when they joined their new one lol

[mummy sam]

So we have a interview with Bettina on monday and then Brats on Sat. the only thing is brats you have to have the $450 with you. the other hasnt said anything about money yet, and i dont have credit cards so if they want him they wont be getting money on the spot!!!

have you heard anything from small frys?

[jessgray]

not yet but they might be closed a for a little while coz of the easter holidays im guessing

[Sara's Boys]

I spent quite a few years acting and therfor involved with agents agent fees. And I can tell you that BRATS are a rip off. If an agency can genuinely find your child work, they will usually let you either pay for photos or you can usually source your own, and you might pay a admin fee usually well under $100. $450 is outragious, even if they are getting work, because they also usually take 25%-30% of the job fee. I emailed them a short while ago, and they were interested, but when I said I couldn't and wouldn't pay $450, I recieved an abusive email, very unprofessional. So I wouldn't recommend to any one.

[razzle]

Yes, I tend to agree with Sara on this one - this is the email that I received from Brats....


Many thanks for submitting Eloise’s details & pictures. She is gorgeous and we’d love to meet you both in person.

Please call us on xxx to arrange an interview time, for the xxx at our office in South Melbourne, VIC.

In order to make a booking you will need to pay a $50 deposit by credit card over the phone or send a cheque or money order to our Head Office in Sydney: 122 Beattie Street Balmain, NSW 2041.

This deposit is totally refundable if we do not accept the child into the agency or if you cancel your appointment five (5) working days prior to the day of the interview. However, if you do not turn up for the interview or if you cancel your appointment after the above time given, your deposit will not be refunded.

Please make sure you ask all relevant questions before booking the appointment.

Be aware that an annual membership fee of 450+GST (to cover our expenses for marketing material) applies if the child is accepted into the agency. This fee is payable on the day of the interview and the deposit will be deducted of the total fee.

I don't see why I have to pay them $50 for nothing (even if it is refundable) and then an additional $445 (including GST) to be accepted. They then take 20% of your fees.... I think it's excessive.

[Sara's Boys]

oh thats nothing on what he wrote to me! He said yeah hes cute but we have cuter babies, so why don't you take your money and your assumptions ( ah he told me it was $450.00 so it wasn't an assumption its even on thier web site!) . HOW RUDE! All that just for doing as he said and asking all the relaven tquestions first???? what tha?

[razzle]

I sent them an email back saying thanks for your time, WE'LL call YOU!! :laughing:

[Sara's Boys]

Good on you! I rang him direct and said, "for $450.00 per year, I would hope I'd be getting some professionalism and manners" and asked him Please explain. He just hung up!

[Sara's Boys]

and might I just say, she is beutiful, if thats your daughter in your avatar? Did you get her in any where else? I have spoken to smallfry and munchkins, both sound a little more realistic and they both get big accounts and lots of work.

[mummy sam]

thanks for that ladies i have booked a day with BRATS but thats all i habe done i havent sent them the 50 and never will. I'm not planning on going. I now have an int with Bettina, they havent said anything about money yet and there isnt anything on there website either about it.....

I tried Small fries and munchkins and have both said there books are full for his age and to try again at the end of the year.

have either of you heard anything about Bettina??

[razzle]

and might I just say, she is beutiful, if thats your daughter in your avatar? Did you get her in any where else? I have spoken to smallfry and munchkins, both sound a little more realistic and they both get big accounts and lots of work.
Yes that's her, thank you (we've decided to keep her!! ;) ).... I only filled in the online form for Brats on a whim, so no, I haven't investigated any other agencies. I'd like her to do something, but I want them to pay HER not the other way around!!