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ASK AARON - August 2001 Answer

From Clint, AL

I have heard that modeling agents typically take a 20 percent commission for any job they book. Is that fee negotiable?

Dear Clint:

Every modeling agent I have worked with took anywhere between 15 – 20% commissions. They actually work very hard for their money. I would not even think of trying to negotiate a smaller fee. Agents who are affiliated with the unions SAG and AFTRA, are only allowed to take a 10% commission for all acting jobs.