talent agencies in columbus, oh?

Question

modeling/acting agencies in columbus please.

Answer 1

The nearest SAG Franchised agencies are in Chicago and Minneapolis. That doesn't mean that there aren't any legit agencies near you, that just means that none have signed the SAG agreement. Try checking www.RossReports.com. It's a subscription service though.

Do not go with Yellow pages or Craig's List listings. It's just too big of a risk that you'll get taken advantage of. Legit agents for acting take 10% and are not allowed to take anything until after you book a job through them. Print agents do generally negotiate 20%, because they're not regulated so they can.

If you want to find a legitimate agent to represent you for commercials, TV & film go to Sag.org. Use the dropdown menu on the right labeled 'resources' and choose 'agent information'. On the next screen, on the left choose 'Find a SAG franchised agent' and follow the directions. You can look up agents all over the US, but there are higher concentrations where the work is (Los Angeles, NY, IL, FL, GA etc.). Another great resource is Ross Reports especially because they update their info so often but not all of the agents they list are SAG and you have to pay for the list. That doesn’t mean they’re not legit, but that’s why I always tell people to start with the SAG list. It’s free and those agents have signed an agreement to put the actor first! www.rossreports.com If you subscribe to backstage.com you can get a combo subscription which can come in handy but can also get quite expensive.

Then you can send the agencies your headshot, resume, and a cover letter stating that you are seeking representation and wait to see if they call you in for an interview. You never call the agencies directly. That is a big no-no! At least it is in LA. Please remember that reputable agents take exactly 10% of your pay AFTER they help you get a job. Not one cent more and not one cent before. Anything else is a scam. This is strictly for talent agents, not modeling agents or talent managers who take different percentages.

Once you have an agent, they will get you the auditions, but until then you can check out actorsaccess.com. You can also see if your state has a film alliance / commission / society or whatever your state calls theirs (some have more than one). Sometimes they post audition information for projects filming locally. For theatre (and other auditions on backstage), you can go to backstage.com or www.actorsequity.com (click on casting call) If you find the audition on the Equity site, you still may be able to go, as long as their not taking appointments from equity actor's only :-) On backstage.com you have to pay to get all of the info, but the initial search is free and you may be able to see enough info to find out the rest on your own without paying.

For modeling submission info for two of the biggest agencies in NY check here:
http://www.fordmodels.com/main.cfm - click on ‘global scouting’
http://www.elitemodel.com/flash.html - click on ‘be discovered’

good luck

Answer 2

Stone is a scam. Explore Talent is as well. If you are under 18, your parents should be promoting your career because you are not going to have one unless they make it happen. Cleveland is not the greatest place ot try to have a professional acting career.