Barbizon Agency

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IS BARBIZON AN AGENCY OR A SCHOOL?

Barbizon Agency is a full-service Model & Talent Agency. We represent a diverse roster of professional models and talent and new faces who are industry ready.Our mission is to guide and nurture every career toward success.We pride ourselves on establishing long-standing relationships with our clients, and we provide the highest standard of service on every project, partnership, and collaboration.There is only one Barbizon Agency and we are located in New York City.(Training is not offered by the agency. If you are a newcomer to the industry and believe that training might be necessary, please contact a nearby Barbizon Training Center for more information.)

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IS THERE A FEE TO JOIN BARBIZON AGENCY?

There are no fees to join Barbizon Agency.
We only make a commission-based percentage if we book you for work.

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DOES BARBIZON AGENCY REPRESENT ALL AGES?

Barbizon Agency represents all ages and sizes for all areas of the industry, including print, runway, showroom, fit, tradeshows, promotions, commercials, TV, film, and theatre.

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HOW DO I GET STARTED WITH BARBIZON AGENCY?

If you are interested in representation with Barbizon Agency, there are a few things you should keep in mind when getting started and working with us.

Building a relationship with us takes time and it begins with communication. It is important that we can reach you quickly and as needed to confirm castings and bookings.
Your photos and all Marketing Materials must be current and up to date. This includes notifying us of any changes to your appearance—hair style, hair color, braces, height/weight, clothing size, contact information, and availability.
Barbizon Agency is a non-exclusive agency which means you can work with other non-exclusive agencies. We do not take commission from any work you book on your own or through another agency.
We encourage you to be pro-active in the development of your career —stay involved, join the casting sites, and continue your training.
We love to hear of your progress, and we are working for you on our end too, in every way we can!
Barbizon Agency is based in New York City and most of our castings and bookings are in the NY market. If you reside outside of NY or NJ, we will have fewer opportunities for you.

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DO I NEED A CHILD PERFORMER PERMIT?

If you are a minor (under 18), you MUST have a NY Child Performer Permit to work in NY state. You cannot be hired without your permit.Each state has different labor laws. Your NY permit is valid in NY state only. If you work in CA, you must have a CA permit for that state.For more information about the labor laws and permit requirements in your state, please visit the DOL Child Entertainment Laws 👉 here.

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WHAT DOES INDUSTRY READY MEAN?

Industry ready means you are prepared for the expectations of agents, managers, casting directors, and other industry professionals.If you can check off each box below, you are industry ready and will have a greater chance of achieving career success.

I have modeling, acting, singing, dancing or other related performance-based training/experience.
I have a passion for the entertainment industry.
I have professional Marketing Materials.
I am fully available Monday–Friday for castings and bookings, as needed, including weekends.
I am pro-active and continuously seeking career development.

In addition to the above, IF UNDER THE AGE OF 18

I have a valid Child Performer Permit for the state I reside or wish to work in.
My parent/legal guardian is readily available to accompany me on castings and bookings.

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WHAT MARKETING MATERIALS DO I NEED?

It is the responsibility of all models and talent to provide us with their marketing materials.
We do not service any materials, but we are happy to guide you in the professional direction to obtain them.📍TIP! Other agencies/managers may have different requirements. Please always provide them with the materials they need to represent you.

HEADSHOTS
All models and talent must have at least one professional headshot.
(Snapshot photos are fine for babies and toddlers.)

RESUME
A resume is a requirement for TV, Film, and Theater castings and auditions.

PORTFOLIO
Models should have three or more professional full-length portfolio photos, in addition to a headshot or a beauty shot.Digital photos are also often necessary for castings and agency submissions.

COMP CARDS
If you are pursuing a career as a fashion model, we recommend professional comp cards for any in-person casting calls you attend.Commercial print models and minors do NOT need comp cards—your headshot/resume is acceptable. A comp card is optional.

DEMO REELS
Slates, self-tapes, voice-over recordings, and video footage of any runway or other professional performance work you have done are important for career development, progress and success.

INSTAGRAM
It is optional to have an Instagram page although we recommend creating one for your career to increase exposure and collaboration opportunities. If you are a minor, a parent/guardian MUST monitor your page.

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