confusion between managers and agents for actors...?

Question

okay so, my question is does it matter if you have a manager first or an agent? i know that some agents help you get a manager but that can also be the other way around. what's best?

Answer 1

Simple definition:

Agents find jobs for actors and make the deals.
Managers develop the talent, find agents and take care of the daily schedules of the actors.

For people with no credits under their name a manager is good for finding projects and helping you with headshots and coaching. By law, the manager cannot sign contracts only an agent can do so.

Agents collect 10% of your profit. Managers can earn 10 - 20% of your profit.

Most people get agents before managers.

I would suggest pitching yourself to both agents and managers.

Good Luck

Answer 2

Unlike Talent Agents, a Manager can charge his client any amount of money, as Managers are not monitored, by the State in which the Manger has his office, the way Talent Agencies are monitored.Your current task is to find and join acting classes. Depending on where you are currently, in your acting career, this may be a moot point, in which case don't worry about it, until you start to audition and are booking jobs. If you have never taken acting classes and never auditioned, wait until you are ready to audition before you attempt to find a Talent Manger. The manager finds the right Talent Agency for you. What is more important is that you are in an acting class and you are actively (everyday) going on auditions in your city.

The Talent Manager, not The Talent Agent, is the person guiding your career. If you want to be an actor, get the Talent Manager first, as it is the best route to getting an agent. His goal is to find the talent agent that is best for where you are, in your career. It's your career. You determine what will work best in your life. If you find a Talent Manager, in your city, who is a member of the "Talent Managers Association," call and ask what the procedure is to meet with him. Take a friend to the interview with you, since it will be your first time meeting this person. If there are Talent Managers, in your city (ask your actor friends) to recommend one. A Manager guides the career of the actor, therefore it better to have your Talent Manager in tow, so he can find the best Talent Agent for you. Manager and Agent work together on your behalf.
Be careful when selecting a Manager, many know nothing about being a Talent Manger, other than separating you from your money. If you don't have access to a Talent Manager, or know how to find one, ask actor friends. One must be "showbiz savvy," when entering this field. Talent Mangers are paid by, you the client. There is no set fee, it depends on what you negotiate. There may be a Talent Manger in your area on this
website: Talent Manager'sAssociation.org

Example: Actress Halle Berry has a Talent Manager, his name is: Vincent Cirrincione, he guides her career and selects projects that are best suited for her. Vincent and Halle relocated to L.A., where Vincent developed a production company for Halle's projects. Most child actors have Talent Mangers, who help the parent of the child, find the best bookings for the kid. Make sure the Manager is a

member of: talentmanagers.org

Answer 3

talent managers guide your career. they can help find an agent. Managers decided if a job is going to help your career. A manager cannot get you audition, thats a agent's job. Managers get at least 20% of your earnings while agents get 10%.

Answer 4

skills managers handbook your occupation. they'd help detect an agent. Managers desperate if a pastime is going to help your occupation. A supervisor won't be able to get you audition, thats a agent's pastime. Managers get a minimum of 20% of your earnings on a similar time as brokers get 10%.