Become a model
Become a model in Budapest
Want to become a model in Budapest? ROW ONE accepts applications from Budapest and the surrounding area free of charge: four natural photos, your measurements and contact details are enough. You hear from us either way, and we meet by video call or at a casting nearby. No fees, no courses, jobs in fashion, commercial, e-commerce and shows.
Why Budapest
Models from Budapest work in the city, in Székesfehérvár, Kecskemét and Győr and, for campaigns and shows, in Székesfehérvár, Kecskemét and Győr. Travel costs to productions are paid by the client, never by you.
ROW ONE is the model agency of THE GOOD STAFF, based in Frankfurt. We book models for productions across Europe, including Budapest and the region, and we are open to applicants who have never modelled before.
- Population
- 1.7 million
- Region
- Budapest
- km from Frankfurt
- 811
- Neighbouring cities
- 6
Requirements
Who we are looking for.
Women
- Fashion
- from approx. 172 cm
- Commercial & e-commerce
- from approx. 165 cm
- Age
- 18+, from 16 with parents
- Dress size
- fashion 34–36, commercial open
Men
- Fashion
- from approx. 183 cm
- Commercial & e-commerce
- from approx. 178 cm
- Age
- 18+, from 16 with parents
- Suit size
- fashion 46–50, commercial open
For everyone
- Languages: German or English
- Willing to travel within Europe
- Time for castings and multi-day productions
- Naturalness in front of the camera
Guide values. If you do not fit exactly, apply anyway; we will tell you honestly what you are right for.
Budapest in numbers
Why Budapest
In the capital in Hungary models are booked for editorial, advertising and events; demand is broad, and so is the competition. We place selectively, not in bulk.
In a city the size of Budapest there are studios, agencies and productions all year. For models from the region that means regular castings, jobs without long journeys and the chance to work in e-commerce, commercial and fashion at the same time.
Film and television productions in Budapest book models for commercials, music videos and stills. You gain experience in front of a moving camera faster here than elsewhere.
Travel and support
Budapest is 811 kilometres from Frankfurt, reachable by plane or train. We work with models across Hungary; interview and polaroids happen by video, castings in the region or on set.
Requirements
What we look for (guide values; exceptions prove the rule):
Budapest in numbers
Around 1.7 million people live in Budapest.
Budapest belongs to the region of Budapest in Hungary.
Budapest is the capital in Hungary.
Frankfurt, where ROW ONE is based, is 811 kilometres away.
Nearby are Székesfehérvár, Kecskemét and Győr.
Trade fairs and events on site: Budapest Central European Fashion Week.
Safety
- No fees, ever: not for the application, not for photos, not for a place on the board. Anyone who asks you for money to become a model is not working for us. Castings happen by video, in our office or on set; parents are involved for anyone under 18.
Process
From application to first job.
01Application
Photos, measurements, contact. Five minutes.
02Review
We get back to you, even if it is not a match.
03Meeting
Video call or casting in Frankfurt or in your city.
04Polaroids & start
We take polaroids and measurements, discuss contract and availability. Then it begins.
Questions
Frequently asked
01Do I need experience to apply from Budapest?
Experience is not a requirement. What counts: four natural photos, correct measurements and the willingness to travel to castings and productions.
02Does the application cost anything?
Nothing. We never charge for comp cards, photos or courses; if someone does, it is not us.
03How tall do I need to be?
For fashion, women from about 172 cm and men from about 184 cm. Commercial and classic have no fixed limits; the face and the presence matter more.
04Will I get a comp card?
Yes, once you are on the board. The comp card is produced by us, free of charge, and updated with every new set of pictures.
05Can I model part-time?
Yes. Many of our models study or work. Tell us your availability early and we book around it.
06What about my photos and data?
Your data stays with us and is deleted after the process if we do not work together. Nothing is shared without your agreement.
07Are there jobs in Budapest?
Yes. Clients in Budapest and in Székesfehérvár, Kecskemét and Győr book through us; campaigns and shows also take you to Székesfehérvár, Kecskemét and Győr.
08Do I have to come to Frankfurt?
Only if it suits you. From Budapest the interview happens online, polaroids follow our guide, castings take place where the jobs are.
Neighbouring cities
Next step
Start your application from Budapest
Four photos, your measurements, contact details. An honest reply.
