[python] Django 1.7 throws django.core.exceptions.AppRegistryNotReady: Models aren't loaded yet

This works for me for Django 1.9 . The Python script to execute was in the root of the Django project.

    import django 
    os.environ.setdefault("DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE", "PROJECT_NAME.settings")
    django.setup()
    from APP_NAME.models import *

Set PROJECT_NAME and APP_NAME to yours