How can I go about finding a trustworthy talent agent in Los Angeles.?

Question

I am trying to move to LA from the east coast. Chasing a dream.....

Answer 1

Please take no offense at this, nor do I mean any to legitimate "agents"

Consider that the best time to engage one is actually when you no longer have the need to.

They are in the business of a percentage, and for it you assume they will find work for you. If they don't then they also have no income beyond the original from you.

Assess if you can, their client base, and how aggressive theye are in procuring work for others.

Your plan, while a nice dream, assumes you already have talent, and experience, and credentials, and enough cash to keep you in peanut butter at the very least.

What might be wrong with working in NYC? Certainly there is similar work and conditions there.

Steven Wolf

Answer 2

The telephone number for the Talent Managers Association formerly the Conference of Personal Managers is 310-205-8495.

http://www.agentassociation.com/frontdoor/links.cfm

You may ask them for some referance in regards to find a trustworthy agent!

also read www.sag.org

Answer 3

The actor is the one responsible for "booking" the job. The agent can only submit you for a role. If the actor fails to perform adequately, to book the role, the problem is with the actor, not the agent.

In L.A and NYC, you will find professional Talent Agents.

Here is a list of Professional Talent Agents:
http://www.agentassociation.com/frontdoor/links.cfm

if the Agent does not live upt to your expectations, report them to the above association.