Production company, The Gate Films contacted Models Direct looking for a model family to star in the latest commercial they were filming for luxury travel company Oliver Travels, our team put a selection of model families forward for consideration and were delighted when the Golding’s were chosen.

Coral and her family were contacted and told the good news by one of one of the Models Direct booking team, as you can imagine they were beyond excited at the prospect of such an exciting opportunity! Briefed with as much detail as they could be given, final destination to be kept a total surprise, they packed their bags and headed to the airport to start their magical filming adventure.

Check out all details and behind the scenes footage on this blog post: http://www.modelsdirect.org.uk/model-family-secure-dream-assignment/

Coral’s feedback:

“We just got back from the South of France where we filmed a commercial as a family for ‘Oliver’s Travels’. It was a truly amazing experience! We stayed in an unbelievable villa and saw some beautiful sights! Thank you so so much Models Direct for getting us this job!! We absolutely loved it!” – Coral Golding

After much anticipation the final edit of this amazing assignment is now live and it’s truly magical! When the perfect combination of people come together amazing things can happy and this was just the case with a professional production agency, The Gate Films, Oliver Travels the end client, Models Direct as the agent and of course the real stars….the beautiful Golding family!

Take a look at the final video:

If you would like your family to be represented by Models Direct and considered for commercial work click here and speak to one of the team today.

To help you out the Models Direct team, of which a large percentage are parents, have compiled their top tips to make travelling with kids that little bit easier!

Our junior models also often have to travel for assignments , generally within in the UK, but sometimes it means going on a plane and travelling further afield, so what ever your reason for travel it helps to be a little bit organised and take the stress away.

If your travels this season are taking you over seas here are Models Direct’s  helpful tips to flying with children:

1 –  Comfort:   It’s a good idea to  dress your children in comfortable clothing when travelling, make sure they wont be too hot or too cold and are not restricted by what they are wearing. There’s no need to look super stylish when travelling, it’s much more important that your children have comfortable clothing on so they can relax and  can sleep if tired and   can sit in it for long periods of time.

2 –  Food & Snacks: Food can  be expensive and sometimes difficult to find when travelling, so have a bag of tasty snacks with you . It’s a good idea to have a variety of different things, some healthy snacks, some treats and also some thing the children haven’t tried before  to keep it interesting. As we all know children get super grumpy when hungry, so a little pick me up during a long flight or car journey can make all the difference. Also carry plenty of water with you, it’s very important to stay hydrated, particularly if it’s warm or you are flying, dehydration can make you feel very tired, so often regular sips of water can keep moral up!

3 –  Activities:  With tablets available to many of us it’s very easy to sit a child down with a tablet and headphones, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing,  parents are now able to download educational and fun games for children of all ages , so make sure you have updated your /their tablet with some new apps and games that will keep them interested.  If you are on a long journey then it’s useful to pack a variety of activities and space them out over the travelling time, so they are new to the child, could be a new coloring book, spelling game, maps and maze puzzles, reading book,  etc – there are lots to choose from on the market. Trick is to not give  them all to your child at the same time, keep their curiosity!

4 –  Stay Calm:  As a parent it’s really important to try and stay calm with your children while travelling, try and avoid arguments and upset as this will make the journey and travelling experience much more stressful than it needs  to be.  Aswell as looking after the needs of your children make sure your own needs are met also so you feel the best you can.

5 – Sleep:   If you are travelling for a long time make sure your children have a chance to rest and ideally sleep! Try and stick to their routines as much as you can, feeds and naps are essential especially with babies and toddlers. So if you are flying make sure your baby is fed when they usually are and  made comfortable so can drift off to sleep rather than getting over tired and grumpy. It can be useful to have a small blanket and pillow with you if in the car or a plane so that your child is comfortable and  warm.

6 – Other Passengers:  Whatever mode of transport we may be on we are often in close proximity to other passengers, so try and be cheerful and polite to the people near you, especially if you have a baby or young child with you who may be noisy or cry, it’s useful to have the people around you on your side  and possibly may help you out if you need it!

7 – Organisation:  There is so much for parents to think about before going away, it can often seem overwhelming, but organisation is key and will make your travelling experience much calmer and enjoyable. Plan ahead with your packing, don’t leave it until the last minute! Make sure your hand luggage is organised and prepared in a suitable bag and has everything you need for the plane or is within easy reach in a car or train, you will be calmer if you know you have everything you may need for your baby or child.

Whatever the distance you are travelling, the most important thing is to stay calm and try and make each part as fun as possible, it’s all part of the holiday experience and  can be a great time for your children to learn and see new things!

Plus size modelling is a contentious subject in the media, with brands being slammed for using plus size models in their marketing campaigns and consequently then promoting an unhealthy lifestyle or brands using size 6-8 models and therefore not appealing to the majority – so how can these fashion houses get it right??

Models Direct is the UK’s number one commercial modelling and talent agency. We have a more varied demand from our clients for the types of models and talent we represent and have done since 1990 when the agency was created, this is why ‘size’ is literally just a number for us!

With big name high street brands like ASOS, BooHoo, River Island and Marks & Spencer using plus size models to promote their clothes the demand for plus size models is big.  Now you can use your size to your advantage which wasn’t the case historically in the modelling industry.

Brands pay big money with us for the right plus size model to promote their garments. Some of the top curve models are able to earn up to £20,000 per day!

Models Direct has always represented plus-size models. Average female in the UK is a size 16, so a plus size model can vary from a size 12 upwards. Recently Models Direct has seen a rise in demand for models size 16 and above.

Models Direct currently has 5 plus size models selected for a Very Curve casting – let’s wish them good luck.

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Here’s Lisa she had this to say:

“I just wanted to say such a huge thank you to Models Direct!!

I went on my first photo shoot 2 years ago because I was struggling with body confidence, ( I had a breast reduction planned and a huge weight loss dream) the reduction I had but the weight loss didn’t happen as I became quite poorly.

I never planned to sign up to a model agency, it was just to help me feel better and it really did.

So in all honesty I half heartedly filled out my account and never looked at it again and my photos I kept hidden behind my sofa never to be seen by anyone !

It’s really funny because over Xmas we were moving furniture my mum and sisters found the folder and we all sat there laughing at them at how huge I looked ! I was mortified by them and embarrassed .

When you called me I literally thought it was a joke! I thought maybe it’s an open audition and it’s what the agency do before your account runs out – I hadn’t even thought for one second my account was really live.

I spent the morning of the casting writing a blog about self confidence and used the experience as a challenge about facing demons head on, it took me right back to my dancing days (which is another lifetime ago!) when I was always told great dancer but you won’t fit in the costume at all my auditions soul destroying as back then I was only a size 10 but just had these huge boobs that made me look a 16+

To have you call me yesterday with the great news was mind blowing, I’m literally blown away it was so unexpected and I’m so over the moon to just have had that phone call, it was so unexpected !

Fingers crossed for Monday it will either be something to scream about or write about either way

I’m happy with both options

Thank you again for taking the time to call me on your day off it was really appreciated

Lisa x “

To find out more about plus size modelling click here.

NEW YEAR, NEW START….. or are new year resolutions not your thing?!

It’s that time of year when we reflect on our own highs and lows of 2018, what we did well, where we could improve and what we still would like to achieve, big questions, but do we need to make such big changes??

It’s good to take this opportunity to make a plan for what you would like to achieve in the year ahead, whether that be in your personal life or career goals, possibly both, however stay true to you and remember everything takes work!

It’s an exciting time of year at Models Direct, our models are keen to update their online portfolios with new content to represent themselves with, it’s a great time to make sure your portfolio is the best it can be!

If you have a talent or have always liked the idea of working in the modelling and entertainment industry then 2019 might be the year for you to join an agency and be represented to clients across the UK and Internationally, who know’s what new and exciting opportunities it may bring you!

New faces are applying to join the Models Direct books, maybe it’s the year they’ve been waiting for to kick start their modelling career or maybe have decided that this is something they have always wanted to do, however you have found Models Direct we can’t wait for you to join us in 2019.

This is also the time of year where business’s plan their marketing campaigns and commercials, set budgets, time frames and start looking for the new faces they need to promote their products or services, the Assignments team are chatting away wishing all our regular clients a Happy New Year!

Models Direct has an exciting year ahead, having been established for 30 years we work hard to stay ahead in what is an incredibly competitive and ever changing industry. 2019 will see diversity in the modelling world and the team here couldn’t be more ready to embrace that….bring it on!

Whatever your resolutions are for 2019 be proud of what you have achieved so far, follow your dreams and dare to dream big…..

Happy New Year from the Models Direct team x

Unlike alot of agencies Models Direct works on a International scale, so the Assignments team are able to promote our models to clients across the country and worldwide!

Models Direct represent talent across the country and internationally, so instead of just being represented by a local agency to local clients you are being put forward to clients all over the world!

This coverage also allows the Models Direct team to source models for clients wherever they may be based so they don’t have to incur travel expenses and can use local models for their campaign.

Today Models Direct have assignments taking place in Peterborough, Milton Keynes and Exeter!!

Alicia & Terry are shooting with a new business park gym in Milton Keynes!

Tom is shooting acupuncture demonstration videos on Thursday & Friday in Peterborough!

Alyssa, Gypsy & Imogen are attending fittings for a bridesmaid dress company on Thursday & Friday in Exeter!

Models Direct have always tried to represent the widest possible selection of people from across the widest area. This is a key difference between us and local agencies: local agencies get only local work enquiries, while we field enquiries from clients worldwide.

How do I book a Models Direct model?

If you are a business looking to book Singers, Models, Dancers, Entertainers, Musicians, Actors, Pets or Promotional staff, complete a Model Hire application form.

Please note: this function is for genuine clients looking to book models. Some of our models ‘try us out’ by pretending to be clients. This is detected by our system and takes up valuable time that we could spend promoting our models.