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I was wondering what the standard cut that a modeling agency takes for fashion models.
The standard cut for fashion modeling agencies would be around 10%. Some are as high as 20%, and very successful models can negotiate for less than the usual 10%.
Where it gets complicated, is when a model is brought to an agency by a freelance scout, or one agency acts as the Mother Agency, but places the model with another agency. In cases like that, the total percentage is negotiated and divided between the parties - so it could end up that 2% goes to the scout for a period of time (such as two years) and perhaps 8%-10% goes to the agency, for example.
Similar to actors, in that respect, where the standard agency cut is 10%, up to 20%, or can be divided between parties such as the manager takes 10%, and the agency takes 10% - and fees are often negotiable for more successful talent.
~Kitty
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Kitty Kavey
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I can answer questions from those looking to get into the fashion or commercial modeling industry. Specifically, the requirements, what is needed, how to find an agent, what they look for, how to avoid scams, the difference between what a commercial model does, and a fashion model, would travel/relocation be required, what is on a comp card and in your portfolio.
Experience
Both my acting and modeling resume/portfolio is available online on my website. I am a member of the Screen Actors Guild, and also have available my actor's demo reel and voice-over demo online. I founded both the Florida-Models.com and Florida-Actors.com websites, which provide free modeling and acting info to the public. I have moved into directing, producing and screenwriting - and have won awards for my writing. I have worked in the industry as both a model and actress in Florida, New York City and Los Angeles until October 2007. I now reside in Europe.
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