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Why book talent via Zodel?
Zodel is a model booking platform that connects verified models directly with photographers, designers, brands, production companies, PR firms, event and advertising agencies across the United States. Skip the agency and the weeks of casting. Post a job, get matched with verified models who fit your brief, and book in hours to days. Fees are as low as 5%, and payment stays in escrow until the job is done. Every account, hiring side included, goes through Zodel’s verification process.
How fast can you hire a model on Zodel?
Hours to days. Hiring a model for a last-minute trade show or photo shoot is now easier with Zodel. Post the job with your date, location, and rate.
Zodel matches verified models by type, rate, availability, and location, and you book from a short list.
Nationwide, with dedicated hubs in New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Houston, and Dallas.
What models can you book directly and fast?
- Catalog, beauty and photo models for lookbooks, e-commerce and product shoots
- Runway and fashion models for shows and designer presentations
- Editorial models for magazines/campaigns
- Commercial models for ads, brand films and music videos
- Fitting models for sizing samples before production
- Swimwear and fitness models for seasonal and activewear campaigns
- Trade show models and brand ambassadors for booths, conventions and car shows
- Atmosphere models for launches, openings and brand activations
- Content creators for social and product content
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