2 Comments on Is this modeling agency ( direct connect 123) legit?

Kittysue on Sun, 28th Feb 2010 8:52 pm


I have never heard of them despite 13 years in the industry and cannot find them in any industry directories. That doesn’t necessarily mean they are not legit, but they definitely are not a big player in the industry, don’t represent any big models, and don’t have a strong client base

The first thing to do is to contact the Deparment of Professional and Business Regulation (DPBR) to confirm they hold a valid talent agency license.
https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=0&SID=
Email: Call.Center@dbpr.state.fl.us
Customer Contact Center: 850.487.1395

All talent agencies in the state of Florida are required by law to be licensed by the DPBR
http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/division/Servicesthatrequirealicense_talent.html

If they do not hold a valid license then they are not a legitimate agency and are breaking the law by operating without a license.

You could also contact the Better Business Bureau and see how long they’ve been in business, if there have been any complaints filed against them, and what their rating is.
http://www.jacksonville.bbb.org/commonreport.html?compid=143223674

Carol on Sun, 28th Feb 2010 8:52 pm


I may be wrong about this agency but my mind is also cautious. I also went to this casting for my daughter and the money catch did make me uneasy. I called my sister in NY and asked if she thought is was a good idea since, she is working with a agency for her daughter, and she said don’t do it. She was only asked to pay $100.00 and that was just for the pics and to make the comp card. The pics were taken by a photographer of the agency. She received a CD with the comp card and a list of the agencies that she would have to mail in her cards to.

The agency gave my sis a CD with the pics that were taken and they also sent all of my niece’s information to possible employers. I hope this information is helpful to you and your family. If they do decide to go with Direct-Connect, I wish them the best if it all goes well.

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