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I'm 13 but I would die to be a model as soon as possible, there is one problem though, I'm on the short side, and I'm young, but i want to be a model more than anything!! Do I have a chance??
There is no height requirement for commercial print modeling, so you can be any height. Commercial print models also don't have age or size requirements either. You can visit your local library or bookstore for books written about commercial print modeling, a number of which also contain a modeling agency directory. You may still need to get a modeling composite card done before you submit your information to agents, but you should ask what they want to see from new faces first. There are also modeling agency directories available as well to help you find the agents closest to you.
Good luck to you,
~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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