Girl Model, a new film which debuted at SXSW, offers an inside look at the cutthroat modeling industry, specifically highlighting the young age at which many models start working.
The documentary follows a complex ‘supply chain’ between Siberia, Japan, and the U.S. within the modeling industry. The story is told through the eyes of scouts, agencies, and 13 year-old model Nadya Vall.
This ever-present issue is continuously addressed and has resulted in the creation of organizations like The Model Alliance, a not-for-profit that provides a platform for models and leaders in the fashion industry to organize to radically improve the conditions under which models work.
Due for wide release in the U.S. later this year, here is a look at the Girl Model trailer:
