QUESTION: How do i know if the agent i am looking into representing me is not just some scammer? ANSWER: The number one rule is that no money should come out of your pocket. Legitimate agents do not ask for money upfront for marketing you or taking your headshots or ANYTHING. They make their money […]
by Dez (Pennsylvania) QUESTION: How do I find an agent that is right for me? I looked for so many in the area and they all seem good. How do I know if I’m being scamed? Do I have to pay agents straight up or before I audition? I would really love it if you […]
by Emma QUESTION: Can you have more than 1 agent? Do actors in film and theatre have more than 1 agent who represents them? or is there a rule that you can only have 1 agent? ANSWER: You can only have one agent for theatrical, which covers film, television and theatre (as well as new […]
by John Goxhaj (Jacksonville Fl) QUESTION: I did a class in professional on camera. Now do I have to keep taking acting classes to become an actor or I can find an agent with just this class? ANSWER: Everybody is different. A lot depends on your age, natural talent and what you need to work […]
(san diego) QUESTION: What acting terms do you need to know when meeting an acting agent? What is a good description of these words? ANSWER: Most terms mentioned by an agency are terms you’ll probably know: audition, monologue, headshots, resume, etc. Just in case, here are a few other biz terms you may not know […]
QUESTION: If I have a little bit of theatre experience on stage just from school and university but no professional experience in theatre or film at all, is it a waste of time to try to get an agent? When I look on different agency’s online all the actors have professional experience in theatre, film, […]
by Kevin Miller Periera (Austin, TX, USA) QUESTIONS: Hello, My name is Kevin Miller. I am having lots of trouble getting any Film agent. I mailed out lots of headshots to L.A., New york, Toronto, Madrid,Spain, and to Austin,Texas. I try auditioning every chance i get, from colleges, to student films to public theaters and […]
by Carly (St. Mary’s, ON) QUESTION: I am going to be meeting with some agents and casting directors tomorrow, what type of questions should I ask them? ANSWER: Here are some questions to ask at an agent interview: How many clients does the agency have? How many actors does this particular agent represent? (Ideally, you […]
by heather (uk) QUESTION: I am hoping to set up my actors agency in the next few months and I am wondering where I can get help in terms of drafting a contract for my actors? ANSWER: In the US, there are many requirements one must fill to open an acting agency. Acting agents in […]
QUESTION: I want to break into voice-overs. How do I go about getting an agent in NYC? ANSWER: For voice-over work, I would recommend you create a demo CD with all the different voices you can do (one voice per track), then get a copy of “Ross Reports” where all the New York Talent Agencies […]