Preview Models
Reviews and Complaints
May 2018 Production - Parents perspective
Hello, My name is Lindsey. Our 16 year old daughter, Ciena, had the absolute best experience with the Preview Models team.
Every member of the team is approachable, knowledgeable, and very nice. They get to know each model and their families. The team is very organized, the itinerary was perfect, and the communication was great. We found out about the show through a friend that saw an advertisement on Facebook.
When I showed my daughter she said that she was interested in doing it. She is interested in acting but has never modeled before and for her first experience to be with the Preview Models team was amazing and we couldn't have asked for anything better.
Thank you so much for all that you guys do. The whole experience was wonderful.
- What they do
- Production
- Runway modeling
Don’t give them your money
I did not make it with preview models because of my blindnes
My name is Sierra Burgess last year I went in just for fun to an addition for preview models in Portland Oregon. They were going to be holding a production that following summer in California.
I never thought I would get in I was just doing the audition for fun like I have previously stated above, I never thought that with my blindness I could be a model or an actress, but when the dream was presented I followed it. My fiancé and I went to the audition, he was there for emotional support. When I got there I was required to do the model walk for one of their models, they said that she was one of America’s next top model winners. She said I did the walk better than most cited people.
Next I met with the Director for preview models. I told him the extent of my visual impairment, that I could see but not read small print and depending on how far an object was the last detail I could see. I told him that I once was on the TV show playing with a purpose. After speaking with him he got up and shook my hand and said he would love the opportunity to work with me.
I never thought I would get a call back but that night I did from him. I was called in the next day to meet at the same place in Portland he said I was one of his top picks. Let me clarify that I knew I would have to pay money but it’s stated in the pamphlet they gave us That we could make payments. The next day when I was called and they said I had to have the money in for this was after I did the model walk for them again and he was making plans for me possibly to bring my fiancé with me to be my guide and telling him to work with me and for us to watch modeling shows.
He seemed like he had everything figured out, he kept telling me and that he was concerned with my visual impairment and walking the runway, I assured him that with my amount of sight all I would need to do was walk it once or twice figure out the links of it, and then I would be fine. When he told me we needed the money in full it was a Sunday my fiancé and I ran all around Portland but no thanks for open, at one point I texted him and asked him if we could have half that they paid to him and half the next day. He agreed that this was acceptable. When we got back I was talking with a guy who was also called back he had no idea that we needed to have the money in full.
This was strange to me, at this point it seems like I was the only one that they were requiring to have the money in full that day. When he saw us he called me back and told me that he needed to speak with me my fiancé came with me. At that point he was telling me in the nicest way he could but if he was going to work with me and we were going to make this work that he would need to make some adjustments on his end and he would get back to us. This was him telling me that they would not be able to work with me.
Given all of the stress about me on the runway, needing to have the money in for that day, and then being turned down after he already told me he had a contract for me if I can get the money in for that day and then telling me I could have it paid the next day, this seemed like it was discrimination for my visual impairment. I never got a call back, and the show went on without me that following summer. It would’ve been almost better if I had never got a call back at all. What bothers me the most is they knew from the very beginning about my visual impairment and still give me a call back, only to turn me down in the end.
This is very heartbreaking and lately I have been thinking about it a lot.
It should’ve been mine, I should’ve had a place. I was willing to work extremely hard and they turned me down.
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Verified ReviewerPreview Models October Fashion 17
At first, I thought I made a mistake! But after getting to know the staff and how this business works I was really impressed!
Although a sacrifice of some time and money we really did see how much this event will make a big difference and jump start our model's career. Every thing was top notch from the classes with seasoned professionals to the meetings with designers and of course the agent meetings. Well worth every penny invested and at the end seeming very inexpensive for what we got.
Every staff member was professional, knowledgeable and caring about each model. I would highly recommend Preview Models!!!
Selling false hopes
Preview Models - A Complete and Honest Review
Before I get into my review of my experience with Preview Models, I would first like to be one of the first to step out from behind the veil of this online message board and come forward to you the reader as myself so that you may know the truth about Preview Models. My name is Nick Rains and I have been an employee of Preview Models since April of 2016.
I was originally hired to assist with the castings and have since moved up to become the International Director for our Los Angeles based PRODUCTION Company. First and foremost I would like to emphasize that Preview Models is not an Agency, we are a company that produces 5 international runway events a year in both Los Angeles, California and Milan, Italy. For those of you who do not know the difference between the two let me explain... An agency is a company that represents talent whether that be a model, actor, or other type of talent.
Legitimate agencies will represent multiple talent at any given time and should have a website and current board where anyone at any given time may see the agency current roster of talent. The job of the agency is to receive casting information and submit talent that fit the casting type required for the audition. A Model/Actor/Talent etc. should never pay money to acquire an agency.
The way an agency works is when a model books a job, the prearranged percentage the talent and agency have previously agreed upon will be taken out and given to the agency. With that being said lets discuss what a production company is... A production company is responsible for the development of a specific production. There are many different types of production companies, and this is truly an umbrella term for quite an expansive space of the industry, that most ordinary people don't know much about.
Preview Models is not an agency, what they do is produce runway events for the exposure of the talent. Yes there are costs associated with preview models, however I know that when I am even thinking about casting someone I let them know ahead of time about the financial commitment of this program, and that a portion of what they are paying is non-refundable, HOWEVER Preview Models is a production company and the reason part of the cost is non-refundable is because once a talent buys out their contract they are registered for a Life-Time! Once a models registration is payed they can come back and do as many productions as they wish, and they will no longer have to pay the 1000$ non-refundable registration fee. The model only has pay (as of this moment 1/21/17) a 500$ production fee and will be able to participate in the production of their choosing.
With that being said a lot of the reviews posted on here are over the financial commitment of this program. For those of you who are registered I urge you to communicate with the administration department. With that being said everyones situation is different, and situations change and i understand that. I am from a broken home as well as many people in this country, I grew up below the poverty line as many people in this country, I understand your frustrations as you are INVESTING quite a bit of money into your dream.
All I ask of you is this... 1. If this is your dream, fight for it. Don't let anyone stand in your way.
Yes, this program does cost money but they do exactly as they promise. They give you the tools to succeed, you work with celebrities from top model and legitimate professionals in the industry. As far as the agents at the event go, not everyone is looking for new talent at a given time and those who are at our productions are invited because they have the room on their roster or are actively looking for new faces. We personally INVITE these agents out, the list on the back of the informational booklet is a rolodex of Preview Models contacts.
At no point was any agency promised to be there. 2. If you are currently a model you are locked into a binding contract now... I know after reading all of these reviews from "Professional A" & "Ex-Preview Model B" that you may be feeling shocked, hurt, & confused.
If you have any questions about this program or the industry or just want to reach out to a real human being who genuinely cares for you or your success here is my information. Nicholas A. Rains Phone: 225-454-**** Instagram: @Nick_Rains Email: Nick@***.info It is to be noted that if you would like to reach me a text message with a photo of yourself, an Instagram DM, or email with an image will work best. This is not a submission line, this is my personal contact information.
The only reason I ask that you would include an image is so that I may better know who I am speaking to... I am a very forgetful person but if we have met i will never forget a face. With that being said i would also like to say that this company is not my passion, HOWEVER the reason I work here is because I love watching you guys from day 1 to seeing you walk down the runway and the realization that "oh ***" this is a real thing and its really happening exactly like how they said. I love hearing back from you and implementing your feedback into making what we do at our productions better and better.
I do this because I alike all of you have a dream that was placed in my heart, I aspire to make music on a commercial level and I know I will make it, because there is nothing and no-one who will stand in my way. I travel every weekend and work my *** off at all hours of the night making these shows happen for you guys and still put in the time to make my goals and aspirations come to fruition. There are no excuses when it comes to your dream and whats been placed in your heart. Follow the path and success will come.
With much love, Nicholas A. Rains International Director Preview Models
- Production
- What they do
- Working with industry professionals
- Ignorant point of views on this message board
Total Scam
My review is 100% honest. I went to my audition, was told they were only taking 25 people out of 500.
I was super excited when i recieved a call that they chose me! I went up today to get more information. A man in the hallway who had just got out of the interview told us he was skeptical and he thought it was totally suspicious. Joshua Weinstien was very vague about the information.
He got irritated with my family when they asked about the financial aspects. Told us we could do a payment plan with financing from an APP IN THE APP STORE ON OUR PHONES and gave no further information. He was also irritated about all the questions we had to see if this was legit. I then went to the parking lot to discuss with my family and i decided that it was a joke.
I told him i felt that $3000 plus another $1000 for my exposure was ridiculous. I told him im talent and i shouldnt have to pay for a trip to LA. He then told me id have to invest in myself and got super frustrated with me. I then left.
This is a scam.
Do not do this please from the bottom of my heart start small. Do not trust Joshua Weinstien or Preview Models.
Model - SF
Preview Models Oct Fashion 17
As a parent of a Preview Model, From day one all the way to show day, the professionalism and communication has been everything and more, on point. The models chosen to mentor the preview models, through inspiration and education in all aspects of industry, went above and beyond with truth, answers, and high energy.
Not fully knowing what to expect for your child with this new experience, Preview models have made this an extreamly comfortable journey. The runway show weekend was very intense. A test for these inspiring models to digest the reality of what is/may be the future for them. Show night by far has been one of the most awesome experiences I have ever been a part of.
The high energy mixed with atmosphere, mixed with artistry, and of course nerves was of upmost intensity!!!! The drive, game face and performance by Preview models along side with the designers by far has been the most exilerating experience.
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High pressured Sales Tactics
After the recruiter was unable to close the "sale". Josh Weinstein came to speak with us.
As any good investments, my mom asked very good questions, their success rate and names of models placed as they claim 80% placement of 120 models after each production. Josh unable to provide any factual info to help us make an informed decision became very agitated and annoyed with the questions probed of him.
"This isnt for everyone, and we can be friends after." -Josh Weinstein Yes, you are absolutely correct. Good luck to everyone, do your research before paying 3k to be part of their production.
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