I can't believe I got myself caught up in such a scam. Do yourself a favor and look up reviews on this company on google and the better Business Bureau before ever doing any kind of contract with them. A modeling school posing as a talent academy, coercing you in a hard close to sign up for modeling courses in order to be represented by their company. Now I'm stuck with a contract that I am realizing that I can't get any work for because there is barely any work in Las Vegas and all of their Utah castings are mainly for Utah locals. Not only that but a lot of these jobs require you to have no tattoos. Knowing I had tattoos on my body why would you ever let me sign a contract knowing that it's going to be something that is going to work against me? I feel dumb for being so coerced, but it looks like I wasn't the only one upon doing further research. Do yourself a favor and just run the other way the second that one of their so-called Talent scouts drops into your DM's telling you that you have such potential. read more

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I visited Urban Talent after seeing one of their advertisements on Instagram. From fairly early in the meeting, I felt uncomfortable with the way I was being spoken to. The tone and manner of the conversation felt condescending to me, and at one point I was questioned about why I had come in, despite the fact that I was there in response to their advertising. I was also told that my blonde hair was "too stark" and that I would need to dye it brown. She then showed me photographs of models on her computer whose hair, in my opinion, looked quite similar to mine. I completely understand that modeling involves feedback about appearance and that an agency may have a particular look they're seeking. My issue wasn't simply receiving feedback--it was the way the overall interaction was conducted. When she asked whether I had ever pursued modeling before, I explained that I had been scouted by an agency when I was younger but decided not to pursue it at the time. I then felt like I was being interrogated about why I hadn't done it, rather than simply being asked about my previous experience. Eventually, I decided the environment wasn't for me and said I was going to leave because I didn't like the vibe. She repeatedly wanted an explanation and said she was confused. I told her that it was okay if she was confused and that I didn't need to provide any further explanation. Before leaving, I asked for the paper containing my personal information. She said it was confidential and then told me she would shred it. I waited for her to shred it. She then told me to keep my distance from her and characterized me as hostile. As I was leaving, she told another employee not to contact me again and called me rude. I came in genuinely interested in exploring modeling and left feeling talked down to, uncomfortable and belittled. Based on my personal experience, I would not return. read more

Having been a working actor holding a union card from Canada who's a dual citizen, I would have thought if I was invited to this agency I would have been treated with respect whether they took me whether we were a good fit. Really I can't answer cuz it never got that far.... Now let me say I am older. I have about 23 IMDb credits. I hadn't worked in a couple years but thought why not. I worked all the time in Canada So I make this appointment with this girl. Her name is Haley. Did not even remember. She had given me an appointment when she came back with another text message. Still trying to ask me to go to an appointment. Should have been the red flag Upon my arrival I talked to one girl. She has me weighed out in the lobby and then person storm comes out. Blows smoke up me and says hello and oh you have how many credits and la la and I find myself being shued out without even being asked to go into the office and speak with her yet. She's asking for photos from me because we know you have several with the hand like she's whispering to me.... It was very uncomfortable then I get the chirping birds of never hearing about my pictures. Then Haley reaches back out and asks me how did it go. I proceed to tell her she asked me for my pictures and then again I get the chirping birds Guys, I could handle the rejection but the disrespect is a whole other thing... This is not a professional agency. They do not treat people with respect or that was my experience. I guess if you're 18 and hungry and would be happy if just any old whoever would give you the time of day then they might be a good thing cuz from what I hear their whole gag is selling you pictures and classes. A real manager and a real agent will send you to the photographer that'll charge you and that in-house thing is nothing more than them making money off your back Nah... And their executives are an embarrassment. Now I have the right to say that because my resume will verify in my long history, I have worked as an admin at the William Morris agency at the Walt Disney studios at the Playboy Mansion and at 20th century Fox as well as being a technical employee for the MGM for 7 years... No time to send a note and say thanks for your submission. We're rejecting you as I know I've sent many of those letters. Then at least you know whatever. But the chirping birds way of doing business doesn't earn respect in the industry.. read more

Pure shit show!! I don't even want to waist my time on this review. Just look at the others to get a feel for what to expect. unless you have a few thousand dollars to throw away. SCAM.... read more

They sign just about anyone and will make you pay tons of money to get started as a model. There is this lady will examine your poses, do her best to belittle you, and then recommend her model classes. The booker is a nice dude. Super friendly. The agency is here just to take your money. They prey on new models who don't know what they are getting into... read more

Do Not, I repeat do not go to this place to represent you. They have not provided any photos that have paid for and will not help you get hired. They are wanting a percentage of gigs I booked myself. They are stating that I am in a 3 year contract when it's proven that I didn't have time to read the entire contact sitting in their office. They go off of your desire to get a start in the industry to trick you into buying a $2500 coaching program and you don't even have access to the coach. She is in Utah. I am frustrated and warn you to stay away from this company and style. They switch the name once you sign the contract too. read more

Listen to the reviews...make sure you also look at the other business profile they have on Yelp, too. This place is SUSPICIOUS!!! I cancelled my appointment to meet with them based solely on the reviews... I asked if there are classes required or additional costs, and the answers were generic and avoiding... Real agencies are transparent. This isn't normal. If you choose to go to the appointment..... make sure you do your research, don't be pressured... but truthfully, just avoid them! There are better agencies! read more

They need to work on not being so money, hungry and actually caring for their talent. They will make it sound good, but at the end of the day, they really don't care whether you succeeded or not. Real agencies don't sign hundreds of talent a day and then don't do anything with them. They are literally just signing people to get people stuck in these horrible contracts. I really wish I had a better experience with them because it sounded so good in the beginning. But that's how it usually is. read more

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