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Reviewed March 13, 2024

I feel like I should have done this a long time ago. I'm only 7 courses in and they are guiding me right through the process. The coaches and staff are friendly. I've been told by my friend who does VFX and editing for Hollywood movies and he said the classes are worth the cost alone.

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Reviewed March 2, 2024

I was doing JC-MTM classes for a while and they were the greatest investment of my life. After my classes were over I almost immediately got calls among calls among calls. I hear most people calling it a scam because you have to pay for the classes and yes you do but you also have to pay for college classes still right? Nothing is free. You can't become a model or actor without a fee obviously. But I'm telling you that if you do pay for these classes it will not be taken for granted. As soon as you're done your classes you can quickly make that money up and that's exactly what I did. John Casablancas changed my life and it can change yours too.

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2024

    I auditioned with John Casablancas Philly location about a year ago. I met with Annie in a virtual audition and it was a great experience. She was funny and straightforward. Then I signed up for the program with Jamie. Jamie has been so helpful, even to this day. The classes were great, they gave you tons of info, tons of tips and tricks to prepare you for the agency/industry.

    While taking classes I was sent tons of acting/modeling job opportunities. I booked 5 different jobs, one was a short film, two background jobs, a FRONT COVER of a magazine, seriously!!! And another print job. I could have probably booked more but had to work it around my work schedule. Working with the Philly JC has been one of the best experiences of my life! This company cared about me, helped me book jobs, educated me, helped me build my marketing tools. If you’re looking for a way to get in the industry but not sure how… I 10000% recommend John Casablancas! I’m now with MTM (their agency) and another agency and this is my life. I now know how to book jobs, am confident enough to do so, and I still have access to any refresher classes I want to take over for 3 years and I have unlimited photo shoots for 3 years. Thank you JC Philadelphia!

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2024

    I just finished taking classes a few months ago and I had an amazing experience. I worked with the Philadelphia JC. I live in NJ. I believe you get what you put in to it. I read through some of these posts on here calling this company a scam…. How is helping you and you paying for classes a scam? Who else should be paying for them? You pay for college classes so how is this supposed to be different? This is a very tough industry and you need to keep at it. Don’t give up!! Take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way!

    Anyways, I loved the classes they were informative and helped me to book jobs in the industry. Jamie sent me jobs while training for experience and even helped me apply for them. I booked 2 different paid background roles for two separate productions, a principal role in a short film, a commercial and a runway show. All while training!! I was sent plenty more jobs too but had to work it around my schedule!!! I feel so thankful for the time and connections made at JC. They did everything they said they would. If you’re thinking of getting your child or yourself in the industry, this is a great place to start. Annie & Jamie really went above and beyond what I expected. Thanks

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    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2024

    My 16 year old daughter was filled with praise and confidence during the recruitment. She was assured that the money invested would easily be recuperated with plenty of modeling jobs. She completed the months of online classes and actually enjoyed most of them (hence the 2 star review). We were mislead to believe that photo shoots were included in the signup fee, which they were not. And on two different occasions, Brooke was “selected” to attend a convention in NY that cost thousands of dollars. I began asking questions at this point and requested for Caroline or somebody equivalent to get back in touch with me (just so I could understand more about the industry and how things worked - shoot, they may have even talked me into signing up my child but nobody called me back).

    I tried 2 more times to speak with somebody higher up than a customer service representative. They always took my message but I heard nothing back. Ultimately, we chose to cancel our monthly subscription with JC and MTM. My daughter’s scout did respond to my email promptly saying the same old “She’s been looked at and close to landing several projects”. This was the second time Stephanie used that same excuse with us. But at least she responded. Nobody from JC has ever gotten back to me. I feel this is extremely inconsiderate and unprofessional. It proves they were never interested in developing my child as a model. Rather, they just wanted our money.

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    Reviewed Dec. 12, 2023

    I have been a student with this modeling agency for few months after they went after me, praising the multiple potential talents I may have and convincing me to take classes with them to perfect those potential talents. When signing up with them I told them I couldn't afford the 3 thousand tuition for the training. They stayed I was only going to pay a $71 weekly fees for the weekly classes I was going to take till the end of the entire training. I got some family trials 3 months into taking classes and requested a break. After them telling me I will have a year to return to class, a debt collection agency is calling me 5 months later to let me know I own the agency a thousand and some hundreds dollars while I am not taking classes.

    This is a total scam agency that shows no empathy to the students they claim to care about and please don't you ever fall in their trap. All they want is your money! I was planning on returning back to class with them early next year but after what they did I can't no longer deal with them and I promise them I will pursue them if they ever go after me again trying to collect a debt I do not owe them.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2023

    I had applied to model and the representation was named Jennfier and I had told her in audition, I tech my problems with my internet camera. She appeared to have an attitude when I told that I could have not to audition. I sent her text message and no response back. I was applying on the behalf of myself and no longer interested and will go elsewhere.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2023

    I'm a 20yr industry veteran in film, TV etc. They called me out of the blue insisting I'd submitted my materials for representation (I didn't) but appeased them with a zoom "interview" that turned out to be a mass Zoom of noobs (big surprise) required to a commercial read for feedback (seriously). So nothing private at all. When they learned I'm an IMDB actor, the tone IMMEDIATELY changed, and they never followed up. Lmbo.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2023

    First of all they get you all excited thinking you really have an opportunity with those fake auditions and fake scouting. When they should just start off with, "We need your money." They will not assist you unless you have 70 hrs of a curriculum. Lol. Mandatory before you get signed. Don’t waste your breath or time. Scam!!!!

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    Reviewed July 30, 2023

    This agency is garbage, they take the most perfect people, well qualified and make you feel that you're not enough. They want you to pay thousands of dollars to be a puppet with directions. Not worth it!

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    John Casablancas author review by ConsumerAffairs Research Team

    John Casablancas founded his self-named modeling agency more than 25 years ago. The company currently has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Milan, Tokyo and is present in other various cities. The company focuses solely on representing models and actors, and it provides training and instruction.

    • Fashion based: John Casablancas has access to the best jobs in the industry because of its locations in the world's fashion capitals. This ensures clients have the chance to get the highest-paying jobs with the most exposure.

    • Board of Education certified: In many states, the agency is registered and certified with the State Board of Education, so it is officially recognized as a provider of education and instruction.

    • In-depth instruction options: The company does not simply offer clients basic modeling classes, it has many in-depth courses, including skin and hair care, portfolio development, how to work with photographers, television commercial acting and the business side of modeling.

    • Company reputation: John Casablancas Modeling centers have an excellent reputation because they were founded by John Casablancas, a modeling pioneer responsible for one of the most successful agencies of all time, which is Elite Model Management International.

    • High-quality instructors: The company only employs the highest-quality instructors who have a great deal of field experience in their areas of expertise.

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    John Casablancas Modeling Company Information

    Company Name:
    John Casablancas
    Year Founded:
    1987
    Address:
    30 Cold Spring Road
    City:
    Rocky Hill
    State/Province:
    CT
    Postal Code:
    06067
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.jcasablancas.com