Has anyone sucessfully gotten an acting agent in LA? How!??!?

Question

I have an agent in the city I live in, but I really want an agent in LA and most agencies don't have time to look at mailed submissions.

Does anyone have an agent in LA? Please tell me how you got one!!!

Answer 1

1. showcases through acting schools that are for casting directors and agents is the best way.

Answer 2

First of all, most LA agents are no going to bother with anyone who is "out of town" - if you want an LA agent, then you better live in Southern California as this IS the entertainment captial and there are times when auditions come at you with only hours notice. Besides, there is a LOT of compeition out there for agents, so if you haven't moved out here to pursue acting as a career, then you come off as someone who isn't totally serious about their craft AS A CAREER - not I'm not telling you to move, you should do that when you are absolutely mentally and financially ready. Granted I really don't know where you live, but if your current agent doesn't/can't submit you to LA projects, then you are simply too far away for an LA agent.

Now, if and when you do make the move, go to Samuel French bookstore and get a copy of a monthly periodical called "The Agencies" - it's a monthly listing of what all the different legitimite agencies are looking for at that moment. And then do a mailing. Agencies DO open their submissions - I know - I've had 3 different agents and 3 different managers. You should always keep in mind, and I know this is difficult, but an agent or manager works for YOU. You're not working for them, as they only get paid when you work.

The KEY to getting any agent is really trying to target the right agent for you type. For example, there are a few agencies that specialize in people with very odd looks like LOTS of tatoos or piercings. It's also in the timing. Right now is pilot season, and agent simply don't have the time to consider new talent right now. The best time is in May and June when pilot season is over and they sort of "clean the roster". Timing is also a bit of luck. For example, you are a blonde extreme athlete who can act, and you submit to an agency whose "blonde extreme athlete" has moved on, and now there is a gap they need to fill - BINGO, they call you in for an interview. Things like that. I also think an actor should key in on his or her very unique qualities that really sets them apart from the others. Another good example is with your "special abilities" - one of mine is rock climbing, and I got one of my managers partially due to that fact. They didn't have anyone who could snowboard or rock climb on their client list, so they brought me on. We later part ways - but that's a whole different story.

Bottom line - if you want an LA agent, then move to LA, have a great headshot, great resume, great training with a respected teacher/coach and show them you can book the job - that's what they care about.

Answer 3

With a very strong resume it's possible to get an agent in L.A. Some agents look at what they receive from actors, some don't, unfortunately, most actors are not "ready" for an agent. They may not have enough experience, they may not have graduated from a "top" school in theatre, they may not have enough regional theatre credits on their resume. They may not have an MFA in Theatre. They may not have the "right look," the agency seeks. Many, many, many factors are involved.

Answer 4

Having an agent is purely one piece of a reasonably massive puzzle. previous your opt to truly be interior the action picture what do you deliver to the table that one thousand different expert actors do no longer? The agent is going to verify your resume and reel (in case you have one) and make a judgment call to no remember if the casting director for one among these action picture might even worry calling you in. it is not very own, purely business corporation. in case you have on no account finished any performing till now, in case you do no longer stay in a factor of the rustic conducive to engaging interior the mainstream Hollywood media, then there's no longer something any agent can do for you.