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Starting your modelling career with the right kind of contract is an important milestone as this decision lays the foundation for your course through the modelling industry and plays a good role to ensure you a safe & worthwhile career experience.
Choosing the right agency to apply to and signing the contract is most important in a model's career.
There are 4 types of contract in Professional Modelling :
- Exclusive Agency Modelling Contract
- Mother Agency Modelling Contract
- Non- Exclusive Agency Modelling Contract
- One-Time Modelling Contract
The detailed specifications of these contracts may vary depending on the agencies that create them so it's also important to choose the right agency to sign a contract with. Models are advised to read all terms & conditions mentioned under the contract laid by the agency before getting signed under it.
An exclusive agency contract generally extends to a duration of 1 year. It maintains high exclusivity of models to the agency and ensures to not extend the rights to any third party.
Such contracts generally value the models high and provide high pay jobs in exchange for one's restricted freedom as a model.
An Agency under Exclusive Contract helps a model in :
- Getting job opportunities.
- Building model reputation.
- Maintaining an updated portfolio of the model.
- Financial management for the model.
Ideal for :
- Models with minimum 2-3 yr of experience.
- Models with good social presence.
- Models with prior business knowledge.
Cons :
- Stressful work environment.
- Less personal time.
Mother agencies are relatively smaller establishments compared to exclusive agencies but have benefits unlike any other; they care for the model's career path and constantly guide them. Such agencies groom and manage a model as they manage their brand. A model gets care just like a child from their mother.
A Mother Agency modelling contract generally extends to a duration of 1-2 years or can be even more, during the course of which the agency has exclusive rights over the model but can extend model rights to national/international agencies for projects if they think the opportunity adds up to the model's reputation & career.
An Agency under a mother agency modelling contract helps a model in :
- Finding the right career path .
- Getting job opportunities.
- Building model reputation.
- Maintain an updated portfolio of the model.
- Financial management for the model.
- Reach out to other agencies for better opportunities for the model.
Ideal for :
- Models with no experience.
- Models who are still learning about their niche.
- Models who wish to explore rather be stuck in business intricacies.
Cons :
- Requires patience and a learning attitude.
- Requires longer commitment for better opportunities.
A Non Exclusive modelling contract generally extends for a duration of 6 months- 1 year under which the agency has non-exclusive rights over the model. Therefore, enabling the model to seek opportunities with other agencies/clients during the course.
An Agency under a non-exclusive modelling contract helps a model in:
- Gaining complete freedom as a model & learning to work on their own terms.
- Enabling to access multiple opportunities to collaborate at a time.
Ideal for :
- Established models with business experience.
- Models with good social presence.
- Models who wish to be self-made.
- Models whose core focus is self-growth & development.
Cons
- Average to low pay job due to non-exclusivity of model
- No to very little focus on the personal development of the model from the agency
A one-time modelling contract is the most simple of all contracts. It is valid for a single project or a specified number of projects as agreed upon by the model and agency. The models signed under the contract are free to seek other opportunities with other agencies/clients.
An Agency under a one-time modelling contract helps a model in:
- Providing one-time pay jobs.
- Exploring their niche without the restriction of any form.
- Building a brand for self.
- Guiding through the basics of independent earning.
Ideal for :
- Seasoned models with some knowledge in business.
- Models looking for paid jobs without long term commitment.
Cons:
- Limited opportunities.
- Highly demanding.
With the knowledge of the contract types and the pros/cons related to them, you are now prepared to make an informed choice. Advice is to choose the contract type that speaks to your ambition and needs in order for you to have an impactful & worthwhile presence as a model in the industry.
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