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This 'agency' is a scam. They do nothing but brainwash and manipulate innocent people. They have a policy of not speaking to anyone who is under 18, and that is because 16 year olds don't have credit cards so they cannot purchase a photo session which is essentially useless for the agent.
The office is run by a deceptive woman who is so naive, irrational, and immature. As well she has no work ethic. She spends most of her time outside smoking when she should be keeping an eye on the office. The 'owner' of the company spends zero time in the office, he shows up for a day and a 1/2 and leaves his sidekick (the deceptive woman) in charge when he's not around.
No one knows this, but 99.9% of the business Max gets is not word of mouth, it's not people seeing ads in the newspaper, Max sends scouts to large events and they approach people and ask if they want to model or be an actor. So obviously everyone is excited by this. Later on max has workers who call these people who were approached and try to con them into coming in for an evaluation and meeting with an agent. This agent will tell you whether you're nice looking or not, that you can make it big and they will try to sell you on purchasing photos, which can cost anywhere from $500-$1, 200 and it's a complete waste of money. They will tell you you won't be able to get any acting job without a head shot.
This message is here to let you know about the 'business' that goes on at Max. They say they're certified by the better business bureau. That doesn't really mean much, anyone can obtain a plaque from the government.
They work stupid hours, the staff is not allowed to use the washroom, there is a reptile of some kind that swims in a tank in the foyer and he never gets fed.
Max guarantees they will provide work for anyone who signs. 90% of the clients never see a days work in this industry.
It is very important that you take a look at this before you sign with max, you will reret it in the long run.
Thank you for your time :)
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
Just heard from another guy who went to the class and they are not going back. this Jennifer Gibsonchick has done a few little things but can't act with her clothes on one of those actors who thinks she can act but is ony hired as long as her top is off.
she works at sutherlands which is another modeling agency figure it out guys. Universal used to be an acting school now its a scam place where modeling agencies will take your money and you will go no where. Now this Gibson chick is part of the Max Agency Scam artists
Jennifer Gibson is teaching at the MAX owned school. She is not a Casting Director and is saying acting like she will scout talent for her next thing. I asked everyone in the class how they came there and they said they were scouted in a shopping mall. The minute I told my parents that they said that's it your not going back. We know that MAX owns the Universal Academy of Acting now. Thought we would give it a try. But it's another scam scam scam scam. An this chick Jennifer Gibson is a model or something and says she was on a TV series my dad check it out can't find her anywhere and we called Actra and she is not a casting director. This is a big scam scam scam dont be fished in walk away another MAX scam with jennifer gibson with them now.
To Whom It May Concern,
The Toronto Police are currently accepting any complaints towards MAX Agency & your experiences with them.
Please direct all concerns (past or present; no time limit as complaints are being matched through-out the years) to:
ACTRA: Karl Pruner
kpruner@actratoronto.com
kpruner@council.actratoronto.com
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TORONTO POLICE, Div 22: Detective David Knowles
david.knowles@torontopolice.on.ca
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Why would you need to pay over 800 for a roll of film and someone to do your hair and makeup? Stay away. If you want to model, go on model mayhem you have people who will work with you for free to build up your portfolio
Max Agency has never gotten high recognition. I google searched them and they have press releases out that ANYONE can write.. big deal.
If you read the blog no one gets any actual work .
Ive been approched by them at the sex show auto show malls, lets start with the display the company has is horedous, dirty tables, staff that are nowhere close to being "models". The joke is that when i said i wasnt inerested in modeling with them i wanted a actual legit agency the girl was asking me where to go because she wanted to be an actress but her boss at max wont let her, and she told me the booking agent has no idea what she is doing and forgets to even submit people for projects.
I mean really if this agency is top notch why do they find the need to solicit at public places.
Also i read that there was a feature done on Kamran ziadi on W5 that they aired.
here is a good read!:
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they dont say porfessinal photograph they tell you to get a fashoin photographer that comes with make up artist and stylist thats why it cost so much...
Professional photographer for $100? That's a joke!
$800 is actually a good price for professional photography.
If they are on the ACTRA no cheque list, why can't I see them there?
If you can get work on your own you are welcome to do so, no one is forcing you to join this agency or any other.
If the owner is an escaped convict or a prisoner, how come no one has stopped him from running this scam for the last ten years?
Are you really a model on Max or someone with a personal agenda against it?
I can't believe the stuff people post under the cloak of anonymity on the internet, and it's funny that other people are eager to believe negative stuff posted by the business rather than the positive.
MAX AGENCY IS A SCAM!
- They charge you $800 dollars for photos claiming they are done by a professional.
When in reality, you could get a PROFESSIONAL photographer for under $100.
-You can find more work on craigslist then your "agent" will ever get you.
- The owner of the company was thrown in jail before for running a scam!
- They are on the new cheque list because they are non-union and ACTRA is a union. Thats why they dont deal with them!
I went to the ACTRA website and did NOT find them on the no cheque list. Why do people have the impression that they are there? Is there more than one no cheque list on ACTRA?
First of all about being "too ugly" comment is extremely rude! Its not only modelling but acting too so it takes talent. I mean as long as your tall and slender its amazing what make up can do however being an actor takes real talent. I know with everything somethings work out for some people while others are not so lucky. As far as Max Agency is concerned well, my son too have been called to meet with one of the people working there and went through a series of questions. I have to admit i really liked the fact that they stress that school comes first and if his marks were to drop or cause any problems at school or at home they will drop him...i really like that. While doing my research i discovered that they are on the "NO CHEQUE" list which apparently means that ACTRA will not deal with them for whatever reason. This is one reason i am skeptical of joining their agency.
I can't believe anyone would have anything negative to say about Max Agency, unless like the other poster says, they didn't get anywhere with their career. Often when people become disappointed in something, they look for someone to blame. Max agency is the epitome of professionalism, and nothing about them is a scam. They work hard to help in any way they can, but you have to do your part as well. If you don't have the talent, no agency in the world will be able to help you.
A. Toche
I signed up my daughter with them.. The only thing I ever paid for was her photos which i would've done even if she wasn't signing up for Max agency.. A lot of the complaints i've been reading online seems to be from people who signed up and didn't get anywhere in their career.. To me, that seems like they are blaming the agency for their own flaws.. They are probably too ugly to be a model but want to be one so badly and that they don't want to face the truth.. I don't think it's a scam..
I strongly agree and that max agency is a scam and I also want to take action by making sure it is closed down.