What’s the Difference between Agency Interviews and Casting Calls?
Agency interviews are usually held in the modeling agency, while casting calls in their client’s place or the
model agency itself, thus sometimes confuses people who don’t understand the difference.
In both cases, the ultimate aim is to get noticed by the agency and be offered
jobs; however, there are certain key differences that this article will
illuminate upon.
• Casting calls are
usually for those who are interested in a one-off project or event, but modeling agency interviews are for
those looking to be signed by the agency and being offered multiple projects.
• Casting calls are sometimes
kept open to the public which means anyone interested in modeling can attend and
give modeling a shot. Agency interviews are akin to a job application and would
require the potential candidate to apply in a professional way with a resume,
cover letter and properly taken photographs. Only selected people will be
called down to the agency for an interview.
• Casting calls are
held for multiple numbers of people at one go with multiple competitors eyeing
for the same job, but model agency interviews are one-on-one and more
personalized.
• Casting calls are
fast drawn processes designed to interview multiple candidates in a short time
frame; usually, all you need to do is to submit your basic background information,
and a few photographs.
Model Agency interviews, on the other hand, can range from 30
minutes to more than an hour. Depending on how interested the agency is in the
model and how far they want to assess. They may ask complex questions and even work
on modeling poses as well.
• Casting calls occur
in a specific time frame on a specified day where the public is informed in a mass
shout-out. However, agency interviews are scheduled with the model potential
and arranged by appointment.
• The attire for casting
calls is recommended to be and almost always casual and simple, while agency
interviews may have specified dress codes and may not always be simple and
casual.
Having highlighted the differences there are also some
similarities between casting calls and agency interviews. Both of them consider
punctuality as a prerequisite for acquiring the job. Always bring along someone
if you are below eighteen no matter the agency you have applied for is well
established or not. However, use your best judgment and bring them along only
till the front gate for safety’s sake.
Another similarity is that both of the sessions will ask you
basic questions and show some modeling poses in all likelihood, so ensure you
are prepared for them.
The main difference is that people who attend casting calls do
so to gain some experience, and get noticed by the modeling agency easily. They are most likely testing their fate for
a future possibility in modeling and have a certain level of passion for it.
Agency interviews are usually for those who are truly serious about a career in
modeling and are looking to get signed by an agency. This, of course, depends
on their credentials and whether they get selected by the agency.
If you are truly passionate
about modeling, signing with an agency would be the better way forward for you.
Now that you know the differences between casting calls and agency interviews,
determine your ultimate goals in modeling and make a wise choice!
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