My son just got a call back with one source talent agency. Has anyone had any experience with them?
2007-08-26 12:18:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
My philosophy with these types of companies is try to waste their time. As long as you can try to string them along and get their phone numbers and contact information and redistribute it as fraud. They go for the quick profits so if you promise them a check the next time you meet they will come back for more.
2007-08-30 06:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by J 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
They have a TON of complaints against them, I wouldn't bother going. Just tell them you're no longer interested.
http://ripoffreport.com/searchresults.asp?q1=ALL&q4=&q6=&q3=&q2=&q7=&searchtype=0&submit2=Search%21&q5=One+Source+Talent&Search=Search
Get your son into some legit acting classes and have him auditions at local theatres and build up a resume. Once he's been in class for a while and feels confident in his audition skills, he can try for some student films and indie films (info below).
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.
good lucK!
2007-08-27 14:25:31 · answer #2 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 2⤊ 6⤋
A REAL PROBLEM.
You need to contact the Screen Actors Guild and see what they know.
Back in 1969. There used to be a lot of phony agents and casting companies making Millions and millions of bucks. These guys were guaranteing gobs. First you had to give them a fee of $125.00. They would get you a job for $12.00 an hour to be an extra or what ever. You would show up and work for one hour and they would give you back $12.00 of your own money and you would never hear from them again. AND THIS IS LEGAL. Oh, and the job was not even a real job. There was no film in the camera. Then there was "TAKE ONE PRODUCTIONS". THESE guys would get $550.00 from you and get you a one hour job for $15.00 pr hour. They would laught and say well "We will only TAKE YOU ONCE".
Good luck.
2007-09-02 00:15:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
I've heard it's a rip off, go get the Ross Reports at your local book store or order it. Is lists some legit agencys.
2007-08-26 20:01:24 · answer #4 · answered by Nic O 3 · 1⤊ 5⤋
Yes it's a cheap rip off!!1 you need John Cassablancas!
2007-09-03 17:50:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋
RIP OFF No legit agent asks for money for anything, I understand one source asks for lots of money. AVOID THEM!
2007-08-26 19:41:06 · answer #6 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 2⤊ 6⤋
Only that you need two or three. NC has a couple of good ones.
2007-09-01 21:51:37 · answer #7 · answered by Joey Michaels 4 · 1⤊ 5⤋
I have no experience with them but if they ask for loads of money then I would avoid them!
2007-09-03 05:16:57 · answer #8 · answered by Eleanor T 3 · 2⤊ 6⤋
Honestly, I've had no personal experience with them. I do know how the business works and this is not it. I'd tell them no thanks.
2007-08-27 05:30:43 · answer #9 · answered by Big R 6 · 1⤊ 6⤋