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Prestige Talent

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Prestige Talent Reviews Summary

Prestige Talent LA exhibits a polarized reputation, with many customers praising the company's supportive environment and the dedication of its staff, particularly in fostering children's confidence and acting skills. Numerous reviews highlight positive experiences, including successful agency signings and valuable training. However, significant concerns arise regarding perceived high costs associated with programs and claims of misleading practices, leading some customers to label the company as a scam. This dichotomy suggests that while many families find value in the services offered, skepticism remains prevalent, indicating a need for improved transparency and communication to enhance overall trust.

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Nevada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Prestige Talent Agency is one of the best agencies you could ever want your child to become a part of. Bridgett Foster and Mark Carroll made us feel like family from day one of my grandchild's audition to the end of her actually being herself in front of an Agent. We were so excited to see her perform her monologue and script, guided by the Coach and the growth that she achieved through it all. The coach that guided her was Coach Cat, phenomenal she is. Every step of the way she coached my granddaughter to a level that I had never seen before. This is just the beginning for my granddaughter and I have Prestige Talent Agency to thank for this. It was worth the time and effort and I would recommend this Agency to any parent who is seeking greatness for their child. Thank you Bridgett, Mark and Coach Cat for an experience that my grandchild will never forget and for opening doors for her that she will never forget.
Linda and LV

Date of experience: November 30, 2019
Nevada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Prestige talent really gives people the opportunity to showcase their talent to the world. Bridgett Foster can help guide you on going to the right path to success. She's real easy to talk too and very passionate in what she does for people.

Date of experience: November 24, 2019
New Jersey
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Working with Prestige Talent and Bridgett has been an amazing and exciting experience.

Starting from the introductions, she was informative professional and educational.

She led my daughter through a great audition and we truly can see that the sky's the limit.

If you believe your child has real talent, meet with Prestige talent.

Date of experience: November 24, 2019
California
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Amazing!
June 19, 2019

Bridgett came to Boise, Idaho and we were sent straight through to LA. Everything was explained to us and what we needed to do and bring and prepare for.
When we arrived in LA Everyone was so amazing and supportive during this whole process. My daughter was excited about the experience and she was picked to be signed with MGMT! We are so excited about this next adventure thanks to Bridgett and everyone believing in us.
Kimberly K.

Date of experience: June 18, 2019
Nevada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Amazing
June 3, 2019

We went in for my sister's audition. Bridgett was amazing. She broke down the process, what they were looking for, and what she expected from the kids. She was honest, supportive, and fair.
When we sent in our video to Mark, he got back to us quickly and was very supportive.

The whole process was amazing and we'd do it agin in a heartbeat.

Date of experience: June 2, 2019
California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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So to be honest, we were a bit skeptical in the beginning to work with this company due to previous reviews, but decided to give them a go anyways because everyone always has a different experience! I just wanted to say that I have no regrets and I want to say thank you SOOO much to Prestige Talent and especially Bridgette for helping out my daughter in training her and preparing her for the auditions for potential agencies! We just auditioned two days ago for an agency in LA and just got a call back that they want to work with my daughter and sign a contract! How exciting! Bridgette and her staff are definitely our answered prayers! Thank you for believing in my daughter and pulling through with your promises! Highly recommended company to work with!

Date of experience: March 1, 2019
California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I am so unbelievably impressed with this company. They have exceeded all of my expectations. Bridget, Marc and Annette go way above and beyond for their kids. They are all so warm and you can tell that they really care. They are a liaison between the children and the agents and do all they can (and more) to help each child succeed. I am a cynic; so winning my trust is a huge thing. They are a extremely professional; yet know how to be so supportive to my extremely shy child. She has opened up to all of them in a way that she usually never does with adults. I am beyond grateful to Prestige Talent for all that they have done for us.

Date of experience: February 9, 2019
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Thank you guys for your work with my girls. This journey we have gone on with you is already making a huge difference in their personality, confidence, and life. For that I am so grateful! They are loving the practice we do at home and it has brought our family together and united us. Our work at home is full of emotion and laughter, something we really needed to have as a family.
I really want other families to have the opportunity to find Mark Carroll and Bridgett Foster so I write this review of Prestige Talent LA. Mark is a humble, nice, and patient guy. Bridgett is awesome and works so hard for the kids trying to make sure all aspects of the process are clear. Annette teaches the kids from her heart and is able to connect with the kids through her sincere personality. We have thoroughly enjoyed the time we have spent with each one of them.
If you are looking for a special family to be part of in the modeling world, Prestige Talent LA is totally the place you should look.
If you are contemplating an audition for Prestige Talent LA, from first hand experience I can tell you that you have no obligation to be with them. They do not pressure you or your children. They are amazingly courteous. They are extremely professional. And, most importantly, your children will have fun working with them. I am so happy we found them and had our daughter audition. Through the first four weeks with them, our daughter has come out of her shell. The difference in our daughter is something I will always be grateful for. Thank you Prestige Talent LA.

Date of experience: January 27, 2019
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Prestige Talent had been searching for kid talents around the globe and happened to scout in Bay Area(walnut Creek). Our daughter had the opportunity to go for audition and experience the setting as she wants to pursue in theatre/acting. But our journey started right after Bridgetts/Marks professional structured meeting. They have taken kids skills seriously and have motivated them all times with full heart so that they are able to get in field with readiness and enthusiasm.
We were guided at each step to prepare our daughter for showcase and understanding the core standards of industry.

Bridgett and Mark have established relations and after working with them our daughter has several agents interested in signing her.
It would have been impossible to reach at this platform without Prestige. We highly recommend them.

Thank you Prestige Talent!.

Date of experience: July 5, 2018
Missouri
1 review
1 helpful vote
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My daughter really enjoyed her experience with Prestige Talent. They made it possible for her not only to learn a little bit about the entertainment ign its her first time, but they also prepared her for what agents/managers expect. Bridgett and Mark was very hands on. They helped us decide which headshot to use and themselves available to help with wardrobe choices. My daughter was fortunate to get 3 call backs. We are currently looking to sign with Central Artists and possibly work with Trusik for management. Both of whom confirmed that she has great talent for commercials. Because of Prestige Talent she is on her way.

Date of experience: June 22, 2018
Idaho
1 review
31 helpful votes
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BRIDGETT
March 15, 2018

Wasn't sure about all the ads I saw about this place. Their ad said they were providing an opportunity to try out for commercials. I didn't believe it. I wanted to know if this "audition" was for a commercial OR just an "audition" for an agency. I tried to get ahold of them prior to the event but they did not return my call. They even sent me a text stating that I was confirmed for my spot the next day. When I responded to the text with my question they never wrote me back. The day of the appointment, I ran in and asked my question before I even brought my daughter in. A really nice lady named Bridgett gave me her phone number and told me to call her with any questions. A few days later I did call and she answered. Her demeanor was TOTALLY different than it was that day in front of all their potential "customers".
I told her there was an auditon in Boise that I had questions about. She said the audition was "closed" and that she would not be able to answer any questions about it. I said, "oh no, I don't care about that, I just want to know so I am prepared for the next time you come". She said she would not answer any of my questions and then she hung up on me! I guess I got the answer to my question! She was very rude!

Date of experience: March 14, 2018
California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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After going to a few websites and talking to a few people, they all said Scouts are out there discovering talent all over the country and world, "just make sure whoever you work with are actually in the industry". I ended up reaching out to Prestige Talent.

They were very upfront about what they do. They got my son prepared with commercials, monologues, how to audition, how to interview with agents, walk the runway, the list goes on and on. Then they put him in front agents that were interested in him. He got signed, they even helped with explaining the contract and the workers permit.

Within a month he was going out on auditions. So we couldn't be happier.

In regards to them being a scam? I don't see where that makes sense? Not once did they ever say they'd be responsible for feeding my family while we spent our time in Los Angeles. They did provide simple snacks and drinks during our meetings which was more than expected. We came there to get signed, not taste hors d'oeuvres.

Call them up, look them up, they worked in the business, know the business and got us started in the business. Next time, Asian g. While your crying about nothing, at least use proper grammar and spelling. You're lucky they don't see this and sue you for slander.

Date of experience: March 8, 2018
New Jersey
1 review
38 helpful votes
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Prestige talent
December 16, 2017

Their Stright up SCAMMERS they need to be put in jail for taking honest hard working people money! They even make people from out of county come to a fake show case they make cheap $#*! food and buy the cheapest soda they even buy the cheapest award which its from dollar tree awards! Who does that? Too sad no one report them! All these innocent kids dont need lies dont try to make their hope and dream high than later on its all a SCAM I cant believe Bridget and Mark even have the heart to scam people!

Date of experience: December 15, 2017
Mark C. — Prestige Talent Rep
over a year old

We offer acting classes. We do not offer food or catering services. Nor do we offer awards.

Again, we provide acting classes. A service that our clients pay for.

Sorry Asian G. But you seem to have us confused with another company.

Best of luck, hopefully you'll find the soda pop you've been searching for.

California
4 reviews
62 helpful votes
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I myself have never been involved with this or ANY "talent"/modeling company/agency because they're all huge scams and such a waste of time. They claim to have casting calls and have kids casted on Disney shows/etc. This company is ridiculous, they're the biggest scam artists out there so I decided to comment on their page warning people to stay away and as a comeback, they PRIVATELY messaged me with a very rude, unprofessional comment and blocked me from commenting on their page. They've commented back to other people that claim them to be a scam with very rude remarks as well. Unfortunately, there are so many companies out their like this and they get people's hopes up and just drain people out of their money. I've done a fair amount of research and decided to post this so I can warn people to not get involved because they will get completely and totally taken advantage of. So just warning you, any companies like this are NOT WORTH YOUR TIME. They aren't certified agencies, they're looking to get money out of you. This company is absolutely absurd and PLEASE, stay away from companies like this because all that they're after is money. Please do your research on companies like this one, companies that ask for money from you just profit off you, you do not benefit whatsoever. ANY talent/modeling company that asks you for money is not legitimate. Example: they will always bring up how you need to take modeling/acting classes and pay for professional headshots. They say that the big agencies find all their models and actors through companies like this one. That is a total lie. If it is legitimate company, they will not ask for a single cent from you. You won't benefit and make any money from "companies" such as Prestige Talent. All you do is waste your time. Stay away.

Date of experience: May 5, 2016
Mark C. — Prestige Talent Rep
over a year old

Rena M. Has never been a client nor ever received any of our services and has posted a false review.

Prestige Talent is the liaison between the client and the agent. Read our website as to what we do and services we offer. Why would we be an agency that introduces you to other agencies?

Prestige Talent offers training/development and showcases for their clients.

There is a growing epidemic in the entertainment industry that people who are just starting do not think they need to invest in themselves and in the entertainment industry… NOT TRUE.

If you want to be an actor, model, dancer, singer, etc you must train and attain the required, and necessary materials. Those things cost money! No one is going to pay for your classes, training, private coaching, showcases, workshops, seminars, photos, etc, except YOU!

Agents and managers make a percentage from that client. How long do you think an agent or manager will work without the client bringing in some revenue? NOT VERY LONG! Heres why: There are simple steps for you, the talent (actor, model, singer, dancer) to take in order to bring in revenue. You all remember the phrase "It takes money, to make money"? You have to have something to give to bettering yourself as talent, to insure you book, and have staying power within the industry. Otherwise you look as though you are expecting others to do it for you, and that wont happen. Let me be clear this doesn't negate the headline "Do you work for free? NO", they do have several clients and are making money from each of them at different times through out the year, they diversify their client lists with talent at all stages of their career to insure they aren't working for free.

The entertainment industry is just like any other industry, or sport; by which I mean, one must invest in the continuing training it takes to remain competitive. There is far too much talent vying for a spot on a Commercial, TV, Film, Stage, etc that you must do all you can to separate yourself from the pack. If you do not have the money to train, renew headshots, and private coach when needed, you may not see any results. Now having said that, there are sometimes ways around it if you don't have the money, you can ask if you may work for it. Intern or help out at the acting/ dance/ singing studio in exchange for classes. Mind you this may not always work as the studio may be well staffed, and just as the headline states, the studio can NOT WORK FOR FREE. They have to pay the bills.

Now when talent is starting out do they have to take some projects to gain credits that may be little to now pay, yes! You aren't working for free, you are working for copy, credit, meals, mileage/ gas reimbursement, etc. THERE IS SOMETHING GIVEN IN EXCHANGE FOR YOUR TALENT SERVICES, i. E. NOT FREE!

In this industry it baffles me why people think they don't have to invest time and money just like anything else in life. If you want to be a doctor, do you not have to invest time and money in studying, before you can make it back? It is exactly the same in the entertainment industry. Actors are paid well because they work damn hard to get there, and work damn hard to stay there…

Moral of the story, DO NOT GO INTO THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY thinking someone else should take care of these costs, tasks, investments, commitments etc for you, IT WON'T HAPPEN…

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