# Catwa > Catwa is Sri Lanka's modelling platform. Models create free, verified profiles, and brands, agencies, photographers and studios find and book them directly at no cost. Catwa also offers creative services: model selection, photography, creative direction, web development, online marketplaces and social media. Catwa (catwa.lk) is operated by Noimos (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka. Contact: support@catwa.lk, +94 70 317 0422. ## Key facts - Free: For models and businesses - 0%: Commission on bookings - 100+: Measurement fields for casting - 24/7: Search, castings and bookings online - Business model: the platform is free for models and for businesses. There is no subscription and no commission; models keep 100% of their fees and are paid directly by clients. Catwa earns only when a business hires Catwa's own team for creative services. - Verification: a person from the Catwa team reviews each profile before it gets a verified badge. - Types of work: Fashion and runway, Commercial, Fitness, Lifestyle, Editorial, Bridal and formal, Plus-size and curve, Promotional and events, Glamour and beauty, Presenters, Photographers. ## What makes Catwa different - **Verified profiles**: A person from our team reviews every profile before it earns a badge. Shortlists start from real photos and correct details. - **Direct connection**: Businesses and models talk and agree terms directly. No middle layer, no commission and no markup on fees. - **Built for the work**: Search by size and type of work, casting calls, comp cards, calendars and bookings, all in one place. ## Creative services (paid) - **Advanced model selection**: We shortlist and book the right faces for your brief. (Shortlist matched to your brief; Availability and casting videos checked; Bookings handled for you) - **Photography, indoor and outdoor**: Studio shoots and location shoots across Sri Lanka. (Professional studio lighting; Outdoor locations across the island; Edited, ready-to-use images) - **Creative direction**: Concept, styling and a shot plan, run on the day. (Concept and mood board; Styling, hair and make-up plan; Direction on set) - **Web development**: A modern brand website, linked to the Catwa platform. (Fast and mobile friendly; Linked to your Catwa brand page; Easy for your team to update) - **Online marketplace**: Sell online with product photos on real models. (Product pages and checkout; Photos from your Catwa shoots; Simple order management) - **Social media handling**: Content made from your shoots, planned and posted monthly. (Monthly content calendar; Photos, reels and captions; Posting and a monthly report) Brands can take the full package or choose only the services they need. Every project gets a written quote before work starts. ## Pages - [Home](https://catwa.lk/): What Catwa is, how it works, FAQ. - [Find models](https://catwa.lk/dashboard?tab=models): Browse verified model profiles in Sri Lanka. - [Businesses](https://catwa.lk/dashboard?tab=businesses): Brands, agencies, photographers and studios that hire models. - [Castings](https://catwa.lk/dashboard?tab=projects): Open modelling jobs with dates, place and pay. - [Creative services](https://catwa.lk/services): Paid services: model selection, photography, creative direction, web, online marketplace, social media. - [Publications](https://catwa.lk/edits): Catwa Publications, the platform magazine. - [Model Academy](https://catwa.lk/learn): Free courses for models. - [Join free](https://catwa.lk/signup): Create a model or business account. ## Optional - [Full guide text](https://catwa.lk/llms-full.txt): every platform guide and the full FAQ in one file. - [Terms](https://catwa.lk/terms), [Privacy](https://catwa.lk/privacy)