Due to my big hesitations and suspicions, I asked the guy to explain the process to me very thoroughly. I also asked the female manager to explain me more about the employment and how to get jobs. They both told me not to worry; my pictures (webfolio) would be in Form Modeling webpage available for the "clients" (whoever they are?) and through the Platform those clients (professionals) can find me and make an inquiry about me in case they want me to their photo shoot. The female told me that the platform exists to help me become employed.This has been my main question ever since my webfolio was made: Why aren't my pictures in the webpage as promised and why no one has an access to my webfolio via Form Modeling webpage? Why does the platform state that their ultimate aim is to make the models employed and in the emails the manager tells me that no one has promised me that I will get jobs? There is a "smallish" controversy in these two statements.
One thing raised my greatest suspicions: after I made my complaints about this issue and mentioned about this controversy, the statement was deleted from the Form Modeling webpage without any explanations. Still today, I have not received an answer to this most important question. Employment is an issue on which I based my webfolio purchase decision. I was promised work, but I did not get the pictures which provide me jobs nor any help with getting the jobs. The whole agreement has failed due to this miscommunication, failed photographs and misleading information.*** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Luckily enough, I took photocopies of the original statement in the webpage. Here it is as it was before 13th of December (the day when it seemed to be deleted):
"Form
Models understands how hard it can be to break into the modelling
world! It can be daunting and at times confusing. So it’s good to know
you’re in the company of many of the top TV and modelling professionals. --> SELF-LEARNING = PROFESSIONALISM?
To make the process easier and to assist aspiring models, Form Models have a very dedicated team consisting of top professionals, who will aim to provide you with the assistance you need in order to overcome the hurdles and uncertainties involved with undertaking paid modelling work. --> WHAT ASSISTANCE??
Hundreds of modelling agencies are allowed, and encouraged to access your portfolio. This provides you with additional exposure to model agencies, as well as fashion and casting directors, which is vital to success within modelling. --> ALLOWED TO ACCESS MY PORTFOLIO?? WELL, NOT MINE...
Our team is made up of key people from all areas of modelling and TV. Including ex models, creative staff (make up, lighting fashion stylists and photographers) who have worked on productions such as: Britain’s Next Top Model, X Factor and The Voice, plus assisted with shoots for magazines such GQ and Vogue; as well as working alongside stars such as Jade Jagger, Tina Tampa and Professor Green. These industry professionals are able to spot modelling potential, and as a result they can suggest suitable fields of development as well as upcoming opportunities. --> NO OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED
The Form Models team will provide access to your portfolio for casting companies, fashion magazines, television production companies and model agencies. The ultimate goal is to secure you paid work within the industry. This could include television appearances, magazines shoots, catalogues work, reality shows, Internet promotions, promotional work, catwalk (national and international) and so on. However, before you can start working it is essential you understand how the industry works, as well as which areas of modelling you are best suited for. --> WHAT ACCESS? WHERE? THAT GATE SEEMS TO BE VERY MUCH CLOSED... ULTIMATE GOAL TO SECURE PAID WORK? WHERE IS THAT ULTIMATE ACTION?
Networking within modelling is very important. Your contacts are just as crucial as your ability and looks. We are constantly working on increasing our contact list in order to ensure you are marketed to as many people of the right people as possible. --> WHAT CONTACT LIST? I HAVE NOT BEEN MARKETED TO ANYONE BY THE PLATFORM.
As a modelling platform we offer a free service to successful models for the first six months after which we have to charge a £29.99 admin fee. We are not a model agency we are a model platform; which means we work along side you to kick-start your modelling career. We aim to make money by charging clients who book a model a referral fee. This means it is in our best interest to find you as much work as possible. The more money you earn - the more money we are also likely to make. --> KICK-START? NO ONE HAS WORKED WITH ME TO GIVE ME ANY START TO THE INDUSTRY. THE FEW OPTIONS I HAD WERE FOUND BY MYSELF WITH NO HELP AT ALL. I HAD TO DO IT, BECAUSE I HAD NO OTHER OPTIONS IF I WANTED TO FIND JOBS. IF THE COMPANY MAKES MORE MONEY ON MY MODELING, WHY AREN'T THEY WORKING ON MY SIDE TO MAKE ME EMPLOYED?
However it is important you understand this is a competitive industry, you may not get every job you apply for, or every audition you attend. You must work hard and be determined. The more you put in the more you will get out." --> YES, IT IS. BUT FIRSTLY I WOULD LIKE TO GET ASSISTANCE ON THE SO CALLED AUDITIONS ETC. AND SEE THE PROMISES FULFILLED. PLATFORM WAS SUPPOSED TO ALLOW THE PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE AN ACCESS TO MY PORTFOLIO AND TO MAKE ME KNOWN WITHIN AGENCIES. I HAVE DONE ALL WORK BY MYSELF NOW.
To make the process easier and to assist aspiring models, Form Models have a very dedicated team consisting of top professionals, who will aim to provide you with the assistance you need in order to overcome the hurdles and uncertainties involved with undertaking paid modelling work. --> WHAT ASSISTANCE??
Hundreds of modelling agencies are allowed, and encouraged to access your portfolio. This provides you with additional exposure to model agencies, as well as fashion and casting directors, which is vital to success within modelling. --> ALLOWED TO ACCESS MY PORTFOLIO?? WELL, NOT MINE...
Our team is made up of key people from all areas of modelling and TV. Including ex models, creative staff (make up, lighting fashion stylists and photographers) who have worked on productions such as: Britain’s Next Top Model, X Factor and The Voice, plus assisted with shoots for magazines such GQ and Vogue; as well as working alongside stars such as Jade Jagger, Tina Tampa and Professor Green. These industry professionals are able to spot modelling potential, and as a result they can suggest suitable fields of development as well as upcoming opportunities. --> NO OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED
The Form Models team will provide access to your portfolio for casting companies, fashion magazines, television production companies and model agencies. The ultimate goal is to secure you paid work within the industry. This could include television appearances, magazines shoots, catalogues work, reality shows, Internet promotions, promotional work, catwalk (national and international) and so on. However, before you can start working it is essential you understand how the industry works, as well as which areas of modelling you are best suited for. --> WHAT ACCESS? WHERE? THAT GATE SEEMS TO BE VERY MUCH CLOSED... ULTIMATE GOAL TO SECURE PAID WORK? WHERE IS THAT ULTIMATE ACTION?
Networking within modelling is very important. Your contacts are just as crucial as your ability and looks. We are constantly working on increasing our contact list in order to ensure you are marketed to as many people of the right people as possible. --> WHAT CONTACT LIST? I HAVE NOT BEEN MARKETED TO ANYONE BY THE PLATFORM.
As a modelling platform we offer a free service to successful models for the first six months after which we have to charge a £29.99 admin fee. We are not a model agency we are a model platform; which means we work along side you to kick-start your modelling career. We aim to make money by charging clients who book a model a referral fee. This means it is in our best interest to find you as much work as possible. The more money you earn - the more money we are also likely to make. --> KICK-START? NO ONE HAS WORKED WITH ME TO GIVE ME ANY START TO THE INDUSTRY. THE FEW OPTIONS I HAD WERE FOUND BY MYSELF WITH NO HELP AT ALL. I HAD TO DO IT, BECAUSE I HAD NO OTHER OPTIONS IF I WANTED TO FIND JOBS. IF THE COMPANY MAKES MORE MONEY ON MY MODELING, WHY AREN'T THEY WORKING ON MY SIDE TO MAKE ME EMPLOYED?
However it is important you understand this is a competitive industry, you may not get every job you apply for, or every audition you attend. You must work hard and be determined. The more you put in the more you will get out." --> YES, IT IS. BUT FIRSTLY I WOULD LIKE TO GET ASSISTANCE ON THE SO CALLED AUDITIONS ETC. AND SEE THE PROMISES FULFILLED. PLATFORM WAS SUPPOSED TO ALLOW THE PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE AN ACCESS TO MY PORTFOLIO AND TO MAKE ME KNOWN WITHIN AGENCIES. I HAVE DONE ALL WORK BY MYSELF NOW.
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Thank you for reading. This is all based on my personal experience and, unfortunately, mostly on hearsay. That is not heavy stuff, but that is the truth. I tell what I have seen, heard, experienced and been told and despite the Platform's email threaths, I have all rights to spread the information on my personal experience and raise awareness. There is nothing illegal about that. I am not willing to be rude, abusive or inhumane anyhow, but want to remain honest, reliable and truthful in everything I say. This is all true and based on what has happened to me. I stand behind my words and I wished that Form Modeling Platform could have done the same: to see where they have gone wrong and to take responsibility.
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