Questions and Answers
by Allison (London, UK) QUESTION: I really want to get in touch with an agent and get him or her to represent me. I have tried to get in touch with agents over mail, but they NEVER respond to me, not a single one of them actually. I have also called a few agencies here […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
QUESTION: I don’t have much credits and no professional credits to put on my resume and therefore I can’t make a showreel. My question is, can I still submit my headshot and resume and cover letter to agents? Is it worth it or am I just wasting my time? If I can I don’t know […]
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 […]
QUESTION: I am a professional voice over talent. I am in between managers. I have an opportunity to join a management company that specializes in moving trailers, however they want quite a bit of money from me on an ongoing basis. Thousands to start up; 10% of my gross income – income that I have […]
QUESTION: I did three school plays and 5 acting classes. Will a talent agent want to see me when I send them my resume and headshot? ANSWER: Maybe. There’s no way to tell. If you have a professional looking picture and resume already, it doesn’t hurt to do a mailing to acting agents once in […]
by Kayleah Jackson (Toledo Ohio) QUESTION: Do you need to have skill or be discovered for a acting agent to be with you? Or do you have to call them up and then they just will be with you? Do you have to send pictures and info to them? Also i live in Ohio, Toledo. […]