I sent my headshots to an agent on April 23 2007 and have not recieved a response. BUT, I have learned recently that my headshots were over sized, and my cover letter was too long. Could that be why??? Or do you think if they really wanted to represent me they would have looked past all of that???
2007-09-01 02:06:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
They actually say on their website, not to call. Thanks for the idea though! At the time, I wasn't sure what size headshots- I thought I was sending them what they wantd, lol!
2007-09-01 04:27:25 · update #1
Oh yeah, and I don't live in an area with a huge market for acting, so they probably dont get a TON of submissions...should I re-submit now?? I have a stage name that I am using now, new headshots (right size now) and better cover letter.
2007-09-01 04:49:36 · update #2
PS- there are only 3 agencies in my area, meaning within an hour driving distance. two are SAG franchised, the other is not. staying away from the one that isn't.
2007-09-03 02:29:45 · update #3
Maybe you need to send them a bum shot too..?
If I was being ignored in that process, I might send a pix of me all edited broken up, with my bum in my lap, and me gently caressing it...
I met a young lass at a MacDonald's, who was serving from behind the counter... She was so absolutely beautiful, that she was stunning at the least... I nearly had to sit... I asked, "Why aren't you doing modeling?" She replied, "I don't know what to do"...
I detailed how she should get her face, hands, and hair professionally done to look like "the girl next door", and do cold calls in the reception areas of all the top modeling agencies in the city... And should they glare at her crotch and drool, turn away and walk out instantly... They know what they are looking for in models, it's their business, and if they see potential in her, they will be excited right off, as indicated by the receptionist rushing to fetch an exec in the company... The rest is just be truthful, think of questions before answering.. answer small and concise.. never oversell... and be in control of the situation at all times...
Couple months later, I sees her pix on the cover of a major clothing catalog...
2007-09-01 02:35:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first you have to understand the amount of submissions these agents get.
It's a job in itself sometimes just to go through the submissions and weed out the "good" ones.
If you want to get noticed, play by their rules. If they only want a certain size headshot and a minimal cover letter, then give it to them.
But don't give up. Send your headshots to as many agents as you can find. And I would suggest following up a few days later. Sometimes a simple phone call can get your headshot placed on the top of the pile of others.
Breaking into the business can take a long time and a lot of hard work. But keep at it. People will take notice eventually.
2007-09-01 03:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by T the D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agents have a lot of applicants and they have to choose who they think will be the best to represent. It could be simply that they decided that you weren't the right person to represent.
Also, agents only sign up new actors once a year and the might have put you aside until then.
You should now send your resume and headshots to more then one agency and maybe try calling them first so they can talk to you and they might be able to set up an interview.
Good luck
2007-09-01 02:16:22 · answer #3 · answered by acting=love&life 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They get TONS of submissions. They can pick and choose from the best. If you don't even know the basics they know you are not ready to act professionally. I just did a mailing and targeted the agents I thought might be a good fit. I sent out 43. You sent out one? Let this be a lesson to all the kids who say "get an agent." It's hard to do. If you're not ready it's impossible to do. I think you should get more experience before you try to do anything else.
2007-09-01 07:53:48 · answer #4 · answered by Big R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some agents contact actors only if referred by a client. Some respond, only if they have a need, on their client list, for a particular type of actor.
The agent may not have liked your acting resume/headshot. There are many reasons.
You may not have appeared in a lot of professional productions.
There could be many reasons for an agent not to contact an actor. You may not have attended the "right," College or University for acting.
I know of agents that don't respond unless the actor attended the "right," University for Theater.
2007-09-05 11:21:57 · answer #5 · answered by pawsandpets 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a rule agents only deal with professionals already working, often in the union.
While some jobs are obtain by live auditions, quite often producers just a head shot and demo reel.
That demo reel is supposed to contain you in known projects so they can see what you have done. It's usually no more than 20 minutes.
Today it's usually on DVD.
Until then it's up to you to get your own jobs. Once you are making $15,000 a year on your own you can probably find an agent who can double or triple that.
2007-09-01 03:14:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say your material landed in the round file. You don't mention a resume. Did you send one of those as well? There obviously was nothing impressive enough in your submission to interest the agent. You also made errors in how you submitted. Sounds to me like you need more experience and training before you try to get an agent. I can help, I mentor aspiring actors for free. Click on my name, read my profile and write me at my aol address.
2007-09-01 05:03:53 · answer #7 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋