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Anima X Establishment New York Talent Hunt: Get Your Next Gig

- This is your chance to make it big

Team ELLE

March 4, 2024

You’d hard pressed to find an agency that boasts of a roster like Anima. A leading talent agency for models, makeup artists, hair stylists, and photographers, Anima’s repertoire is impressive. Anima’s stellar lineup of models has had the likes of Pooja Mor, Aishwarya Gupta, Pratik Shetty, Tuhir Brahmbhatt- each of whom have gone on to leave an indelible mark on the global fashion scene. Pooja Mor made her debut at Louis Vuitton’s Cruise runway show in 2015 and Aishwarya made her debut in Paris opening for Nina Ricci. Male models like Pratik Shetty and Tuhir Brahmbhatt also burst onto international fashion landscape with Summer Spring shows of 2020 and Louis Vuitton 2019 respectively.

If you’re looking to embark upon their modelling journey, there’s good news for you! Talent agencies Anima and Establishment New York have joined hands to find the finest talents in India. The casting call for the New Faces model search is neither gender specific nor region specific. The agencies are scouting for aspiring models with interesting personalities that can communicate authenticity and relatability through images. The search is aimed at elevating Indian talent, allowing for them to dominate the global stage. Chosen candidates will be readied to be an integral part of national and international assignments in the fashion landscape. One can also break into the fashion capitals of the world like New York, Paris, Milan and London!

Mark Luburic, Co-Founder of Anima shared, “We are truly excited to announce our New Faces Model search in India. This endeavour represents not only a search for fresh faces but also a commitment to fostering and developing upcoming Indian talent while giving an international platform within the fashion industry. Our goal with this initiative is not just to find models but to provide them with the necessary support, guidance, and opportunities to thrive in the competitive world of fashion.”

Adding to the objectives of Anima’s talent search Gunita Stobe, Co-founder of Anima, shared, “With this New Faces Model Search, we are not only seeking to discover the next generation of modelling stars but also to celebrate the rich and unique beauty of Indian culture. We want to empower them to pursue their dreams and carve out their own paths in the industry. Through mentorship, guidance, and unwavering support, we aim to nurture and elevate the voices of tomorrow’s fashion leaders.”

Anita Bitton, Founder and Creative Director of Establishment New York brought her casting acumen on board, she mentioned,”We are excited to partner with Anima on this Talent Search initiative. Our goal is to broaden the international landscape of beauty, fashion, and culture, recognizing India’s vast population of nearly 1.5 billion. We are dedicated to identifying individuals who can effectively convey our client’s vision while increasing the global presence of Indian talent, making them worldwide ambassadors.”

Details for upcoming live auditions are mentioned below.

Age – 16 – 23

Girls height preferences – 170 cm and taller

Boys height preferences -184 cm and taller

Dress code

Boys – Jeans and fitted T Shirt

Girls – Fitted Denim Jeans and Tank Top

(bare face)

Cities and locations for scouting are as follows:

Date: 2nd March 2024, Place: Bangalore

Address: Bangalore International Centre

7, 4th Main Road, Domlur II Stage