I was at a function last night and several people/actors/entertainers were talking about what a…read morecrooked person Camie is. From taking money upfront to pretending to be influential or having some control over finding work that entertainers can simply find themselves without Camie's help. Camie produces nothing. She just takes money and pretends to be a key player in and around the San Diego community. She is just full of empty promises with nothing to back her claims up. Stay away from this scammer!!

Signed with Camie back in 2008. She is a talent manager, not an agent. As such, you will sign an…read moreagreement and pay a lump sum up front. I more than got my money's worth. She will get you auditions, coach you on what and what not to do. She will recommend workshops that helped a little for me. What you will learn is YOU have to put in the work in the beginning, sometimes work for free or low pay, and it requires investments on your part to get going. Paying for quality head shots. Signing up and paying for the Casting Networks website. YOU have to submit for gigs as well. She will help you write your resume but again, there is a lot you need to do on your own. A great way to get started in the business and learn what to do. Once you get an agent, you can back off on self-submitting. I wound up getting two "under five" roles on soap operas, got cast in a featured role in a well-known reality show, and many commercials. I eventually transitioned back into a full-time regular job, BUT did community theatre in San Diego County, which really honed my skills and gave me confidence. As I approach retirement, I plan to pursue acting full-time again. The negative Yelp reviews on Camie and HTA are from those that are not willing to put in the hours and do the work.

My niece has been represented by Ursula for nearly two years and I have nothing but nice things to…read moresay about her! Professional, ethical and hard-working, she will represent your child with the utmost care and make sure to book your kid the greatest jobs out there. Ursula and her agency have literally changed my niece's life for the better and she has been booked by Nordstrom and the NY Times Style Magazine among many others. Ursula has never wasted our time and only sent my niece on jobs she'd be likely to get. I would strongly recommend Ursula and her agency to any parents, godparents, or uncles looking to get their kids in the business! I honestly can't wait to adopt my own kids so I can work with Ursula! Also, she's French so you will totes want to be her bff like I secretly do!

I haven't had any services yet, so I'm not complaining about that. Recently, I've been trying to…read morefind an agency for my daughter, and since this is the most popular one, I submitted her pictures and info. However, when I tried to submit the pictures online with their link in the IG bio, it didn't allow me to do so upload them. I had to ensure that the photo had a certain gigabyte limit, which it was it was either lower than the required amount or the exact amount and it still didn't work. I reached out to the agency on Instagram multiple times, but whoever was running it would just leave me on read without responding. Eventually, I emailed them and informed them about the issue. I uploaded my pictures and information, and they said they would get back to me in 2-3 days. However, I didn't hear anything in a week, two weeks went by, and I emailed them again, but they still didn't respond. I then went back to Instagram and told them that I had not got a response and have been read on IG. I explained that I could see that they had seen my messages on IG and that I just wanted to know if my daughter was able to join the agency. It took almost a month for me to hear back, and when I did, they told me that I had to wait until October to hear anything back. This was very unprofessional for my first time trying to get my foot in the door!

Some people are afraid of getting there feet wet! In the entertainment industry. I was one of them!…read more Once my friend encouraged me to pursue it... one of my mentors recommended I follow through acting school. As I googled acting schools in San Diego this Gem popped up. I did my research, as always I read all the good and bad comments... the bad ones stand out people complaining how expensive it is. As I read deeper, all the success stories, I was reminded of a mentor of mine. He once said to me, Stephanie if you got talent you got it! if you don't you don't! Whats the worst they can say? It's No! Then another mentor of mine said, Stephanie if your going to study a subject, let's say you want to become a Doctor, you'll need years of training! After that residency, after that every year training to keep your license! I signed up for the classes and never looked back! You can find me on imbd under my name Stephanie Aleman You can find me on google You can find me on Instagram & FB @stephanie.aleman.sd checked off my own bucketlist! Went to Miami to film on a worldwide tv show Filmed a commercial Got to model dresses | eyelashes | hair Met my current acting Manager! All because I took the leap of faith! and jump in the water! I got nothing but an excellent experience at Tower talent For the future talented people looking for a School. All schools cost money! don't be cheap on your success ! P.s. you have to audition first before you are accepted, because they are looking for extraordinary not ordinary... "If you don't have BIG DREAMS & GOALS, you'll end up working for someone that does! "

Be careful! This is not a company that works for you. As soon as you sign up the hype and the…read morephrase "Things are going to move quickly from here on"-quickly turn cold. Should of known something was up when they said it was like a gym membership. Their auditions are few and in-between. They don't have a news letter or update their website enough for any of their classes or open auditions for agents to be useful. Sadly I never receive any information I feel left out in the cold here and out almost 800$. I would of rather used that on a pro demo

Popsiclo makes the ultimate maternity overalls for pregnancy and beyond. For our launch, Downtown…read moreDolls scouted pregnant and new mothers for our product shoot. Downtown Dolls talent scouts and models are lovely to work with! The models were talented, kind, and easy to work with. My production team and I appreciate the professionalism and had a very positive experience. The agency really cares about our marketing vision and went above and beyond to help us achieve it! Sasha was always available to answer questions and collaborate leading up to, during, and after the shoot and made sure that the whole experience went smoothly. I highly recommend Downtown Dolls and would definitely work with them again!

Super agency - great communication from start to end, to help me find 2 models to help be hostesses…read moreat a giant party. I'm thankful for the quick and effective communication and thankful I contacted them! Will ask for help with talent for future events!!

I recently moved to San Diego from Miami where I tried to become a model, but it didn't work out…read more One day I was eating at the restaurant above Scott's agency when he spotted me. His long record of success and current successes gave me confidence and determination so I gave modeling a second chance. Once he was satisfied with my presentation (hair, health, interview skills, pictures, outfits) he sent me to meet his clients and I immediately started booking work. I absolutely recommend this company to anybody who wants a healthy, conservative introduction to modeling and acting. I am currently very busy and I look forward to a promising future and career thanks to Scott and his work, and I don't know how I could ever repay him for helping me regain my confidence in the industry and myself!

This is not a talent agency. Stay away. He acts as a middle…read moreman and prays on young people who don't know any better. Do not pay any money if you want to be a model. I paid Scott Copeland $1500 and spent $500 a shoot with his photographer friends when I was 19/20 years old. A the time Me and my family had little to no money and looking back on it, we got completely scammed. Just to find out that all he was doing was submitting me to some local modeling agency's in the San Diego area and I could have been doing that myself the entire time... Model mayhem can be used to find local photographers for free photoshoots. apply to agency's online for free yourself. Beware of all the creepy Agents, managers, photographers (especially if you are male). or better yet, avoid this industry all together

Here's a long overdue update. Both my daughters signed and are still signed with No Ties (they are…read morenow 24 1/2 and nearly 23 yrs old- started each at about 15yrs old). They are the mother of all Mother Agencies. That means they are the project managers for all other agencies and jobs. My daughters are signed in NYC, Australia, Germany, Italy, etc. and all jobs funnels through No Ties and they manage payments etc. One of my daughters shoots for Kylie Cosmetics averaging once a month x2+ years, Uban Decay, BCBG, and has done some shows. My other daughter (a bit taller) does the shows; Dolche & Gabana in Rome, Chanel in Paris, Nicold Miller many times, HotShop, and so many more (it's been years and it's all a blur). They have a great 5 figures in a Fidelity account and are about to start a Roth. The biggest thing they needed to learn was taxes. Their payments are not taxed so they have to do estimated quarterlies or be prepared for a big chunk at tax time. You should find a tax preparer specifically experienced in modeling preparation- teach them in advance about penalties and interest if they don't pay on time. Hard lesson to learn the wrong way. They should save reciepts and be organized. Your child will learn life experiences because they have to be self motivated, learn good time management, business skills, etc. Both my girls were a little shellshocked at first , away from home. They both "hated" NYC initially but now are full on New Yorkers. No Ties is a great place to start your/your child's modeling career if they are signed.

She needs to put on her website that she is closed til...why she has her home number on her…read morewebsite? People will be bombarding her with calls, plus rudeness hello....

I am officially registered with Tina's agency as of today and couldn't be happier AND am optimistic…read morethat the work in modeling, acting, singing and voiceover will find me and SOON. She is professional and discussed with me what I needed to know about the business.

Very accessible and open to new client base. they have a voice over department. they respond to you…read moreemails very professional