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About Off The Hook Models - The face of urban modeling!
Off The Hook Models, Inc. About US
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WHO WE ARE
Off The Hook Models, Inc., known as Off The Hook Models was founded in 1996. Off The Hook Models is a Development Center not a modeling agency. However, for over a decade we have been promoting our models and talent to Industry Professionals such as model and talent agencies, casting companies and photographers. Off The Hook Models continues to be innovative in establishing the concept of the Modeling and Talent Development Center.
Off The Hook Models can assist you whether you are an aspiring talent seeking exposure or an existing talent who would like to update your current marketing tools.
If you want to get into the model and talent industry you need the necessary tools to be marketed. Off The Hook Models offers development services such as:
- A Fashion Photoshoot
- Fashion/styling consultations
- Professional advice and guidance from New Faces staff
- Composite cards
- Headshots
- Online composite cards through affiliate company, GIGACOMPS™
- Professional referrals for convention preparation through affiliate company NIJAH Productions.
Upon completion of development services, Off The Hook Models markets talent to Industry Professionals at NO additional cost. However, in order to be marketed by , potential models and talent must acquire all necessary tools through us. Off The Hook Models marketing services could include:
- Composite card/headshot distribution and mailings
- Go-sees and audition notification
- Interview opportunities with Industry Professionals
- Email promotions for models/talent utilizing GIGACOMPS™ services
No-one can guarantee success in the model/talent industry, but has been successful in bridging the gap between aspiring models/ talent and Industry Professionals.
WHAT WE DO
» Scouting
» Model/Talent Evaluation
» Development
» Marketing Promotion
» Online Marketing through affiliate company GIGACOMPS™
» Conventions Preparation Referrals through affiliate company NIJAH Productions
Scouting
Off The Hook Models scouts for potential models and talent primarily in person. Off The Hook Models does not advertise in newspapers or magazines but scouts through venues such as talent events, malls and movie theaters, etc. Applications can also be submitted online and should be accompanied with a recent "snapshot." To fill out an online application click here.
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Model/Talent Evaluation
In order to maintain the highest industry standards, all potential models and talent must be evaluated by a Off The Hook Models Development Director. A parent or legal guardian must accompany potential models and talent under the age of 21. At the interview, two forms of ID are required of potential models, talent and/or their parent/legal guardian. During the interview, a Development Director evaluates the models' or talents':
- Attitude and personality
- Ambitions, goals and expectations
- Appearance and marketability
Once evaluated, the Development Director will then suggest the appropriate marketing tools that will be needed for the model/talent's pursuit within the model and talent industry. However, Off The Hook Models reserves the right to choose not to work with a model/actor for any reason.
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Development Services
Off The Hook Models develops potential models/talent by helping them put together the tools needed to market aspiring models/talent to industry professionals. Off The Hook Models utilizes skilled make-up artists and stylists as well as experienced photographers to supply quality, development services. Marketing tools, which may include headshots, composite cards and GIGACOMPS™ online composite cards, are tools that potential models and talent can acquire at.
Aspiring models and talent can obtain essential knowledge and guidance about the model and talent industry from Off The Hook Models staff such as styling/fashion consultations and referrals for convention preparation.
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Marketing and Promotion
Upon completion of development services Off The Hook Models markets their models and talent at NO additional cost. However, all necessary tools must be acquired by the potential model/talent through Off The Hook Models. Potential models and talent do not require previous training in order to be promoted by Off The Hook Models. Off The Hook Models marketing services could include: composite card distribution and mailings, go-sees and audition notification, interview opportunities with Industry Professionals and e-mail promotions for models/talent registered with Gigacomps™.
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Online Marketing through affiliate company GIGACOMPS™
The internet has enhanced the ability to promote models and talent in an efficient manner. GIGACOMPS™.com is an ingenious venue where the photographs, resumes and profiles of our aspiring models and talent are on display for registered Industry Professionals. Composite cards are marketing tools used to promote models and talent to Industry Professionals. When meeting with Industry Professionals, it is necessary to present a composite card. Online marketing is available through our affiliate company, GIGACOMPS™. A separate fee is required to register with GIGACOMPS™.
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Convention Referrals
Nijah Productions, Inc. is a member of the IMTA (International Model and Talent Association). NIJAH Productions selects from aspiring models and talent who have been scouted and developed by Off The Hook Models. Models and talent are initially chosen based on photography provided by Off The Hook Models; however models and talent must audition to be selected to attend the IMTA convention. NIJAH Productions provides access to the IMTA convention as well as selected other venues.
NIJAH Productions is affiliated with Off The Hook Models, but is a separate company. The services provided by NIJAH Productions are separate from those of Off The Hook Models and GIGACOMPS™, and require the payment of separate fees.
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