Finding a rep is very important but there is something worse than not having one: having a bad one.
DON'T SIGN UNTIL YOU DO YOUR RESEARCH.
I am TIRED of hearing about the scammers and newbies trying to make a few $$ by setting up shop as a manager or agent. Here is what to look for in a talent representative:
DON'T SIGN UNTIL YOU DO YOUR RESEARCH.
I am TIRED of hearing about the scammers and newbies trying to make a few $$ by setting up shop as a manager or agent. Here is what to look for in a talent representative:
GENERAL:
---Does not also take money for classes or headshots.
---Does not require classes or headshots from a certain photographer. Recommendations are fine, but if they say that you must take from this one person, they are probably getting a kickback.
---Asking for any money upfront.
---Has a professional IMDb presence. Working on a few short films does not count!
---Does not have consistently bad reviews (one bad review could be a bad apple but a pattern is almost always true.
---Does not promise to make you a star. In fact, they should not promise ANYTHING since nothing in this industry is guaranteed.
---Has a registered business in the state where they are doing work.
---Only makes money when you book work (10-20% is standard).
---Has talent that have booked work through them.
---Should be picky. If they take everyone who submits, you should walk away. They should be selective and only take those who have professional headshots and training.
---Has a professional online presence. If they can't make SM posts without ridiculing, bullying, or dogging others....they probably are not practicing professional communication with their professional industry contacts.
---High pressure to sign the contract. Legitimate talent reps are sought out; they don't need to act like used car salesmen to get you on their roster.
---Does not also take money for classes or headshots.
---Does not require classes or headshots from a certain photographer. Recommendations are fine, but if they say that you must take from this one person, they are probably getting a kickback.
---Asking for any money upfront.
---Has a professional IMDb presence. Working on a few short films does not count!
---Does not have consistently bad reviews (one bad review could be a bad apple but a pattern is almost always true.
---Does not promise to make you a star. In fact, they should not promise ANYTHING since nothing in this industry is guaranteed.
---Has a registered business in the state where they are doing work.
---Only makes money when you book work (10-20% is standard).
---Has talent that have booked work through them.
---Should be picky. If they take everyone who submits, you should walk away. They should be selective and only take those who have professional headshots and training.
---Has a professional online presence. If they can't make SM posts without ridiculing, bullying, or dogging others....they probably are not practicing professional communication with their professional industry contacts.
---High pressure to sign the contract. Legitimate talent reps are sought out; they don't need to act like used car salesmen to get you on their roster.
AGENT:
---Must be on the major acting websites. If not, they are looking for work on Facebook and you can do that by yourself.
---Is recognized by industry professionals. Does not have to be top tier but must be recognized as a knowledgeable member of the film industry.
---Must be on the major acting websites. If not, they are looking for work on Facebook and you can do that by yourself.
---Is recognized by industry professionals. Does not have to be top tier but must be recognized as a knowledgeable member of the film industry.
MANAGER:
---Has relationships with Casting Directors in the market where they are working.
---Has a thorough understanding of the industry in the market where they are working.
---Are going to do MORE than just having an agent. Otherwise, why pay both?
---Has relationships with Casting Directors in the market where they are working.
---Has a thorough understanding of the industry in the market where they are working.
---Are going to do MORE than just having an agent. Otherwise, why pay both?
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