[Casting]

First, decide what you want in an agent. Consider how strong your resume is, what kind of experience you have, whether you are a union member, whether you have had an agent before, and what kind of work you want to do. You must look realistically at yourself, your ambitions, your talents, and decide what kind of agent you need at this stage in your career. Few actors spend their entire professional life with one agent.

Agencies can be categorized in many ways: do they represent clients for extra work, or for actor and principal roles; do they promote clients for union or non-union work; are there many agents, or only one or two; does the agency maintain a large or a small roster; does the agent pay close attention to each client's career, or act as a booking agent; do they represent established, experienced actors, or develop new talent. Some of this can be found in the listings in this book. The rest you must learn from the agent and others in the industry.

Don't give in to desperation. While many kinds of work can only be accessed through an agent, there are projects that are available to the unrepresented actor who works at self-promotion. Signing with an agent is a major step in the development of your career. Make sure that the agent is right for you. Committing yourself to the wrong agent out of panic may place you in a worse situation than when you had no agent at all.

In order to get what you want in an agent, you must also be able to offer an agent what they want in a client. Compromises may be necessary, particularly in the early stages of your career. However, once the negotiations are over and you have a mutually satisfactory agreement with your agent, keep in mind that you are the client; you have hired the agent to perform services on your behalf.

Getting a good agent is not easy. There are many things you can do to improve your chances. Take classes to improve your skills and make contacts; do whatever you can to gain experience: community theatre, fringe theatre, student films & videos, non-union work, co-op productions; create your own projects; develop your craft at every opportunity. Keep in contact with receptive agents; invite them to see you in theatre projects you've developed.

Once you have an agent, don't expect your agent to make it happen for you while you sit back and collect cheques. Keep in touch with your agent, and continue to develop your skills. Your agent may be able to suggest ways to do this that you have not yet considered. Work with your agent to improve your chances and build your future.

[ferdinad]

[size=4][font=Arial] how do you know what agency to try :(

Casting, on Jun 4 2005, 11:35 PM, said:

First, decide what you want in an agent. Consider how strong your resume is, what kind of experience you have, whether you are a union member, whether you have had an agent before, and what kind of work you want to do. You must look realistically at yourself, your ambitions, your talents, and decide what kind of agent you need at this stage in your career. Few actors spend their entire professional life with one agent.

Agencies can be categorized in many ways: do they represent clients for extra work, or for actor and principal roles; do they promote clients for union or non-union work; are there many agents, or only one or two; does the agency maintain a large or a small roster; does the agent pay close attention to each client's career, or act as a booking agent; do they represent established, experienced actors, or develop new talent. Some of this can be found in the listings in this book. The rest you must learn from the agent and others in the industry.

Don't give in to desperation. While many kinds of work can only be accessed through an agent, there are projects that are available to the unrepresented actor who works at self-promotion. Signing with an agent is a major step in the development of your career. Make sure that the agent is right for you. Committing yourself to the wrong agent out of panic may place you in a worse situation than when you had no agent at all.

In order to get what you want in an agent, you must also be able to offer an agent what they want in a client. Compromises may be necessary, particularly in the early stages of your career. However, once the negotiations are over and you have a mutually satisfactory agreement with your agent, keep in mind that you are the client; you have hired the agent to perform services on your behalf.

Getting a good agent is not easy. There are many things you can do to improve your chances. Take classes to improve your skills and make contacts; do whatever you can to gain experience: community theatre, fringe theatre, student films & videos, non-union work, co-op productions; create your own projects; develop your craft at every opportunity. Keep in contact with receptive agents; invite them to see you in theatre projects you've developed.

Once you have an agent, don't expect your agent to make it happen for you while you sit back and collect cheques. Keep in touch with your agent, and continue to develop your skills. Your agent may be able to suggest ways to do this that you have not yet considered. Work with your agent to improve your chances and build your future.

[smiley07]

I haven't really did anything in my life but and i can't really find anyone that would give me that acting chance. The most part about this is the money what are the limits of all of this what if some people don't have the money for this but they want there dreams to come true:)

It's just to hard

[mhuggard1]

The same question, im looking for a talant agancy? can anyone help me? I want to get started but i dont know where to look. Ive always wanted to be a model or an actor. !!! anyone can help??

[Cynthia5]

I have the same question. How can I find an agent? Where do I look? I am so serious about acting. It is my dream. If you can help me, please do. =]

[musickid]

i have the same quesion..how do i get a agent or manager? i love to act..i just dont have the money to do so i have no credit cards like alot of people want.. so where do i go to get started? how do i get a agent?

..........................
http://MercedesWycof...archCasting.com

[HSM1991]

Yes. I also have the same question. I want to become and actor very badly and currently do not have the funds to go off and look for audition opportunities or find an agent. I want to act more than anything but I can't get started without an agent. Please give some advice and help to us who want to live our dreams but simply can't afford them at the moment.

[in_the_yoo]

i want to find talent agnecy but it's hard for me because i'm being a deaf. i hope you will give me best chance : )

[badgonegood]

I'm actually looking for the oposite. How do I become a Talent Agent? I'm always searching for auditions and things for my acting friends to be a part of. I'm pretty much willing to start off for free as well, but I need people to represent. I'm a indie filmmaker myself as well.

If anyone is interested my site is www.effremadams.100freemb.com Hartford CT area

Edit: Typos

This post has been edited by badgonegood: 30 December 2006 - 11:05 PM

[ShaqWest]

badgonegood, on Dec 31 2006, 04:04 AM, said:

I'm actually looking for the oposite. How do I become a Talent Agent? I'm always searching for auditions and things for my acting friends to be a part of. I'm pretty much willing to start off for free as well, but I need people to represent. I'm a indie filmmaker myself as well.

If anyone is interested my site is www.effremadams.100freemb.com Hartford CT area

Edit: Typos

I have the same problem, I'm a very good actor but I don't have tht kind of money but I just need a agent to start it off with, I don't know where to look, help!

[raewinn]

I also wan to find an agent but I don't have the money and my parents don't really know that I want an acting career and I have trouble telling them so how can I find an agent under these circumstances.

[SpontaneousBoi]

I'M LOOKING FOR AN AGENT TO HELP ME GET ON WITH MY CAREER. I LOVE MOVIE ACTING. I WANT TO BE IN MOVIES, TV SHOWS , AND STAGE PLAYS. I NEED AN AGENT VERY SOON. WHERE CAN I FIND AN AGENT? ANYONE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME.

FAST2FURIOUS2K6@AOL.COM

ARE FEEL FREE TO INSTANT MESSEGE ME.

ASAP.

[thakur29]

i was in Killa Season...where it was 3 mins shooting...
u can chk my clip in my prfl...besides i did few movies as extra...
now iam really looking for a good agent...so that i can get nice job...
pls help me....thnx

[countrygirl12]

Hi my name is Ashley and I am 21 years old. I live in a very small country. I know you have to look for your own resources but I cant. The closest place that could have a agency is fourty five minutes away from me. Which means that theres not going to be alot of numbers to call from in my phone book. Can somone help me please? I have always wanted to be a model. Numbers? Names? Anything?




Thank You,


Ashley

[heatherbabe86]

if anyone could please help me that would be so helpful!!!!! i really want to model but i don't know where to even start and how to get an agent!!! i don't really have the money to just throw around and i cant really ask my parents for any!!! they don't really approve bc modeling isn't a steady job and u never know what could happen....but its what i really want to do...so if anyone could please help ....... thanks so much

http://HeatherBourke...archCasting.com

http://HeatherBourke...archCasting.com

www.myspace.com/heatherbabe86

[Singin For Good]

one thing is i want to become famous but not for the other reasons people do they say wow money i do it because is something i truly love, i first started out in weddings you gotta start somewhere

This post has been edited by Singin For Good: 01 August 2007 - 02:21 PM

[alex211]

hi
YES!
this is the problem everybody have to make their dreams come true.
Im living in germany so its harder for me to find someone who search somebody to an movie as for someone who live in usa, because the most auditions are in the usa.
so everybody i wish you luck!
Talent agencies are very expensive! <_<

[julialee]

Im lookin for an agent.. x] but havnt find one yet

Julia<3

[Very_Nikki]

Casting, on Jun 4 2005, 11:35 PM, said:

First, decide what you want in an agent. Consider how strong your resume is, what kind of experience you have, whether you are a union member, whether you have had an agent before, and what kind of work you want to do. You must look realistically at yourself, your ambitions, your talents, and decide what kind of agent you need at this stage in your career. Few actors spend their entire professional life with one agent.

Agencies can be categorized in many ways: do they represent clients for extra work, or for actor and principal roles; do they promote clients for union or non-union work; are there many agents, or only one or two; does the agency maintain a large or a small roster; does the agent pay close attention to each client's career, or act as a booking agent; do they represent established, experienced actors, or develop new talent. Some of this can be found in the listings in this book. The rest you must learn from the agent and others in the industry.

Don't give in to desperation. While many kinds of work can only be accessed through an agent, there are projects that are available to the unrepresented actor who works at self-promotion. Signing with an agent is a major step in the development of your career. Make sure that the agent is right for you. Committing yourself to the wrong agent out of panic may place you in a worse situation than when you had no agent at all.

In order to get what you want in an agent, you must also be able to offer an agent what they want in a client. Compromises may be necessary, particularly in the early stages of your career. However, once the negotiations are over and you have a mutually satisfactory agreement with your agent, keep in mind that you are the client; you have hired the agent to perform services on your behalf.

Getting a good agent is not easy. There are many things you can do to improve your chances. Take classes to improve your skills and make contacts; do whatever you can to gain experience: community theatre, fringe theatre, student films & videos, non-union work, co-op productions; create your own projects; develop your craft at every opportunity. Keep in contact with receptive agents; invite them to see you in theatre projects you've developed.

Once you have an agent, don't expect your agent to make it happen for you while you sit back and collect cheques. Keep in touch with your agent, and continue to develop your skills. Your agent may be able to suggest ways to do this that you have not yet considered. Work with your agent to improve your chances and build your future.

hey umm would i be able to get an agent for me if im a singer???

[delliehoskie]

All I need is a second chance, do I need a Agencies

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[sonja90]

I really looking for a agent who can help me, to do auditions and for casting calls, in movies. Please, someone out their e-mail me, if you`re interest.

[des316]

[quote name='Casting' date='Jun 5 2005, 12:35 AM' post='16849']
First, decide what you want in an agent. Consider how strong your resume is, what kind of experience you have, whether you are a union member, whether you have had an agent before, and what kind of work you want to do. You must look realistically at yourself, your ambitions, your talents, and decide what kind of agent you need at this stage in your career. Few actors spend their entire professional life with one agent.

Agencies can be categorized in many ways: do they represent clients for extra work, or for actor and principal roles; do they promote clients for union or non-union work; are there many agents, or only one or two; does the agency maintain a large or a small roster; does the agent pay close attention to each client's career, or act as a booking agent; do they represent established, experienced actors, or develop new talent. Some of this can be found in the listings in this book. The rest you must learn from the agent and others in the industry.

Don't give in to desperation. While many kinds of work can only be accessed through an agent, there are projects that are available to the unrepresented actor who works at self-promotion. Signing with an agent is a major step in the development of your career. Make sure that the agent is right for you. Committing yourself to the wrong agent out of panic may place you in a worse situation than when you had no agent at all.

In order to get what you want in an agent, you must also be able to offer an agent what they want in a client. Compromises may be necessary, particularly in the early stages of your career. However, once the negotiations are over and you have a mutually satisfactory agreement with your agent, keep in mind that you are the client; you have hired the agent to perform services on your behalf.

Getting a good agent is not easy. There are many things you can do to improve your chances. Take classes to improve your skills and make contacts; do whatever you can to gain experience: community theatre, fringe theatre, student films & videos, non-union work, co-op productions; create your own projects; develop your craft at every opportunity. Keep in contact with receptive agents; invite them to see you in theatre projects you've developed.

Once you have an agent, don't expect your agent to make it happen for you while you sit back and collect cheques. Keep in touch with your agent, and continue to develop your skills. Your agent may be able to suggest ways to do this that you have not yet considered. Work with your agent to improve your chances and build your future.
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[des316]

im great singer actor and dancer but i cant find a manager or agent to get me known and let people hear my voice and what and what i have to offer.

[patric93]

yea where can we find agents, cause id love the chance to

This post has been edited by patric93: 23 July 2008 - 05:04 AM