About us

AAM was born and established in 2013, to help aspiring models become professional models and succeed in this competitive industry.

Our great team consists of international industry experts, who are still actively working in the industry, so our courses’ content is relevant and constantly up-to-date.

We want to see AAM students excel personally and professionally with our hands on and practical training. So, for all our Comprehensive Model Course graduates, we personally apply to modelling agencies and send in their e-comp cards to our booker friends around Melbourne.

Whether you are starting out in the industry or want to gain extra skills and knowledge, AAM is the perfect foundation to build your modelling career on.

Our Quality

At AAM we have a holistic approach to the industry, training our students not only all things modelling, but healthy well-being, positive mindset, self-confidence, leadership and business strategies. We believe modelling is more about brains than beauty, so our modelling courses teach invaluable life skills transforming and empowering students not only professionally but also personally.

We only take in a hand full of students as this is a hands-on, practical and highly individualised program to help our students attain everything they possibly need to have the best chance of success in the modelling industry. This is why our students will have a higher chance of getting recruited as we also have amazing relationships with Australia’s top modelling agencies.

Our Promise

Whether you want to become a professional model, or you just want to learn new skills and build confidence, you will benefit from our international trainers and interactive training! We develop models’ self-esteem, build on personal development and create long lasting relationships with our trainers and students. AAM is a community that embraces all shapes, sizes, ages and backgrounds.

We promise that we will give you all the mental and physical tools needed to succeed in this competitive industry! Our renowned Comprehensive Model Course will teach you all that you need to know to kick start your modelling career and kick goals! Want to find out more? Contact us today and we can book in a complimentary consultation

Our Team

We picked the best in the industry to train YOU and mentor you, so you have all the support needed to chase your dreams! We have a trainer per module, specialising in that particular field. So you can learn from the best and gain insight knowledge. Many of our trainers have worked worldwide, so our students gain international knowledge and skills in the modelling industry.

Our trainers, aka industry experts, are all actively working in the industry, providing current and up-to-date content for our students. During our in-house photo shoots, we have an amazing creative team of makeup artists, hair and fashion stylists, to glam up all the students for their portfolio shoots. AAM students have the opportunity to utilize the trainers and the creatives involved throughout the training and start networking whilst they are studying.

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Kristina Compagnino – Director

Kristina has a background in fashion styling and business marketing, working in the modelling industry for the last decade, she has built a powerful network of influential contacts, many of whom are trainers and associates of the academy.

She drives AAM forward making sure it stays on trend and relevant to the vastly evolving modelling industry. Kristina thrives on being a part of her students’ journey and watching them grow and transform not only professionally but also personally.

Her number one goal and her primary motivation is seeing her graduates succeed in the industry and being able to do what they love.

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Sohial Farzam – Nutrition and Positive Mindset Trainer

Sohial is the founder of Pillars of Mastery. Sohial’s purpose is to empower you to live to your full potential and expand beyond your personal limitations and fears. He aim to provide valuable education & knowledge to become your own leader and achieve success in your health, your business and your mindset. He aims is to help you pave the road to the dreams as a model that others have tried to discourage. Sohial is also a doctor of Natural Medicine specialising in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine. With a keen interest in Psycho-Neuro Immunology working to enhance the perceptions of individuals in better understanding their health, psychology and the principles of life; with an ultimate goal to maximise human potential.

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Sage Lamont - Financials & Agency Interviewing Trainer

Sage Lamont has been involved in the modelling industry for over 15 years. Starting out as a model, Sage worked in Australia as well as in London, Paris and Milan. After working as a model for almost 10 years, Sage decided she wanted to get more involved in the agency side of the industry, and launched the Melbourne division of WINK Models. Sage stayed with WINK models for 7 years, going on to become Managing Director of the Australian wide business as well as part owner. Whilst modelling, Sage attained degrees in both Law and Business (Banking and Finance), so has been able to apply these learnings to an industry she’s passionate about. Sage is also passionate about diversity and inclusivity within the modelling industry. Sage is also the co-founder of Golden Grind, a leading Australian health company.

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Babushka Férenczi – Catwalk Trainer and mentor

Babushka is a French model currently based in Melbourne. She has been in the industry for over 10 years, starting as a bridal runway model back in France. She has decided to put on hold her career as a high school teacher to dedicate herself full time to the fashion industry, broadening her experience to editorial and commercial work. Her experience as a professional dancer is noticeable in her way of walking and although she enjoys all aspects of modelling, strutting the catwalks remains her strongest and favourite forte.

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Michelle Tanian - Creative Director of HMUA

Michelle has a passion for bringing out the natural beauty in any model and showcases this within her work and her teaching style. Having worked extensively within the industry, she has gained experience across multiple platforms creating lasting networks. Michelle chooses to focus her attention on working within the film, editorial, commercial and runway platforms; allowing her the creative freedom to create and share her passion in a collaborative way.