Research Potential Agents
Start
by contacting performance unions such
as SAG-AFTRA. Request a list of licensed talent agents. Licensed agents, also called franchised agents, are approved by unions and therefore more likely to be reputable. If you are a union actor, you may be required to use a franchised talent agent.
What do acting agents want?
- All the talent in the world. …
- The most marketable type. …
- A hardworking personality. …
- Professional over amateur. …
- Connections and referrals. …
- Luck is a factor.
What should I submit to an acting agent?
- A link to your Actor’s Access (for theatrical) or LA Casting/Casting Frontier (for commercial)
- Your reel. If you don’t have a reel, at least include 1-2 strong recent self-tapes.
- 1 headshot.
- Perhaps include a link to your website if it’s really great and currently up to date.
When should I submit to an acting agency?
BEST TIMES:
Just before or after pilot season
(first week of January & June 15th until mid-August). November / December (the industry “shuts down” during the holiday season – productions wrap, agents take vacations & agencies have more time to sit down with potential clients).
Is it easy to get an acting agent?
In short, yes. In fact, if you’re aiming high, and are sitting at home with no professional credits, no formal training, and limited acting experience,
it’s nearly impossible
. But, though it’s nearly impossible to sign with a great agent, if you follow the path set out below, there might just be hope.
Are acting agents free?
Legitimate agents and managers don’t charge upfront fees
. Ever. If someone who wants you to sign up for a bunch of classes that cost a fortune approaches you or your kid, then they aren’t a proper talent agency or management company.
What questions do acting agents ask?
- How many actors do you represent?
- How many actors of my type do you currently represent?
- What kind of projects do you typically work on?
- What type of auditions can I expect to receive?
- How do you like actors to check in?
Do you need an acting agent to audition?
While it’s true that auditions for the better roles can only be accessed through an agent, the most basic audition
opportunities can be found posted on job boards for actors
like ActorsAccess.com, Backstage, etc. … Don’t list special skills that your young actor really doesn’t have.
What is the best agency for acting?
- Best Overall: Creative Artists Agency.
- Runner-Up, Best Overall: William Morris Endeavor.
- Best for Theater: Kazarian/Measures/Ruskin & Associates.
- Best for Background Roles: Central Casting.
- Best for Working Actors: Gersh.
- Best for Beginners: Boals, Winnett & Associates.
How do I contact an acting agent?
- Find Talent Agencies. The best way to find an agent is to contact the Actor’s Union such as SAG-AFTRA and ask for their list of franchised agents. …
- Market yourself. …
- Interviewing with a Talent Agency. …
- Questions you should ask your prospective talent agent.
How do I submit an acting audition?
- Take your time- Avoid sending a blank email with just a head-shot and a resume. …
- Ask Questions- If you have any questions or concerns, address them in your email. …
- Submit Wisely – Do not submit to something you do not fit the description.
What makes a good talent agent?
[Your agents should be] people
who have a solid business background as well as passion for the arts
. They should have personality and be personable people who know marketing or sales. They have to sell themselves and then they can sell the product—in this case, the actor or the artist. They also have to be curious.
How do I get started in acting?
- Jump into theater in high school. The path to acting careers can actually begin in high school plays and musicals. …
- Get experience outside of school. …
- Get educated. …
- Practice makes perfect. …
- Build up an acting resume. …
- Hire an agent. …
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