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Top 10 NYC Kids Modeling Agencies & How to Apply
1. Generation Model Management
📌 How to Apply: Submit your child’s information and photos via their online form.
📌 Selectivity: Competitive but open to a wide range of child models.
2. Zuri Agency
📌 How to Apply: Follow the submission guidelines on their website and send the required materials.
📌 Selectivity: Mid-range difficulty—welcomes diverse talent, including children with different abilities.
3. Wilhelmina Kids & Teens
📌 How to Apply: Submit an application with up to three photos through their online form (wilhelminakidsandteens.com).
📌 Selectivity: Highly selective—represents top child models for major brands.
4. Future Faces NYC
📌 How to Apply: Contact them through their website to submit your child’s details and images.
📌 Selectivity: Mid-range difficulty—specializes in booking major campaigns.
5. Stellar NYC
📌 How to Apply: Submit required details through their website.
📌 Selectivity: Boutique agency with a personalized and selective approach.
6. Fenton Model Management
📌 How to Apply: Fill out an online application and submit photos.
📌 Selectivity: Less competitive than larger agencies—great for new talent.
7. STATE Artist Management
📌 How to Apply: Submit your child’s materials through their website.
📌 Selectivity: Mid-range difficulty—focuses on long-term model development.
8. Elite Model World
📌 How to Apply: Apply through Women Model Management, part of their global network.
📌 Selectivity: Very selective—primarily scouts talent rather than taking open submissions.
9. Metropolitan Models (Many of my friends’ kids use this agency!)
📌 How to Apply: Submit an online application via metropolitanmodels.com.
📌 Selectivity: Highly selective—an internationally recognized agency managing global talent.
10. New York Model Management (Kids Division)
📌 How to Apply: Submit applications through their Instagram page (@newyorkmodelskids).
📌 Selectivity: Mid-range difficulty—focuses on commercial and editorial child models.
Here is a list of reputable private children’s talent managers in New York City, along with their contact information:
- Barmar Talent Management
Contact Person: Barbara Ellen
Address: PO Box 30927, New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 946-1840
Notes: Represents children aged three years and up, as well as adults. Accepts pictures, resumes, and showcase invitations.
Backstage - Creative Management Group
Contact Persons: Edie Robb (Managing Partner), Ed Lefferson
Address: 301 W. 53rd St., Suite 4K, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 245-3250
Notes: Manages clients of all ages, including children.
Backstage - Cuzzins Management (A Division of Sokol-Frankmano Entertainment Enterprises)
Contact Persons: Helene Sokol, Victoria Frankmano
Address: 250 W. 57th St., Suite 1001, New York, NY 10107
Phone: (212) 765-6559
Notes: Represents individuals aged four years to adult.
Backstage - Dee Mura Enterprises, Inc.
Contact Persons: Dee Mura, Doreen Nakamura, Frank Nakamura
Address: 269 West Shore Drive, Massapequa, NY 11758
Phone: (516) 795-1616
Notes: Represents talent aged two years and up.
Backstage - Michele Donay Talent Management
Contact Person: Michele Donay
Address: 76 W. 86th St., Suite 3F, New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 769-0924
Notes: Represents children aged three years to teenagers.
Backstage - Fretless Productions, Management LLC
Contact Person: Andre Kaminsky
Address: 70-A Greenwich Ave., PMB 212, New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 243-7549
Notes: Specializes in managing children who sing, aged five to 15, as well as adults who sing.
Backstage - Goldstar Talent Management
Contact Person: Sid Gold
Address: 850 7th Ave., Suite 904, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 315-4429
Notes: Represents individuals aged five years and up through adults.
Backstage - Goodwin & McGovern Theatrical Management
Contact Persons: Arline McGovern (8 Franklin Ave., New Hyde Park, NY 11040), Lois Goodwin (9 Layton Ave., Hicksville, NY 11801)
Phone: (516) 932-5310
Notes: Represents clients from newborns to 18 years old.
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Important Considerations:
- Application Process: Most managers accept submissions via mail; ensure you follow each manager’s specific guidelines.
- Professional Materials: Invest in high-quality photos and a well-crafted resume to enhance your child’s application.
- Avoid Upfront Fees: Legitimate managers do not charge fees for representation; be cautious of those who do.
- Legal Requirements: Familiarize yourself with New York’s child labor laws and ensure your child has the necessary work permits.
