Where is a good place to find an agent in miami or near by there?

Question

I need a talent agent for acting and I live near miami, florida. i'm 13 and am an inspiring actress. If anyone knows any people or companys please let me know :]

THEATRER DOC: Yes, I understand that. I am not just some random kid online looking to be discovered. My parents are behind me all the way. its my dream. I'm gonna be an actress its just...i don't know how... i live in this small stupid town where knowone makes it far.

Answer 1

You need training first and you need a resume or an agent won't help you. Once you have been in several theatre productions and student and indie films then you'll be ready. If not, you can use the info below to get that before contacting agents.

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

Answer 2

This link will take you to the Screen Actors Guild listing of SAG franchised (legitimate) agents in Florida. You can go through the list an select the ones that you want to submit to. Then, mail them a headshot and resume along with a brief cover story of what kind of agent you are looking for (film/tv, commercial, etc.) Be sure to include contact information.

Here it is:
http://www.sag.org/sagWebApp/application?pageid=AgentInformation&portletid=FranchisedAgentLists&wfevent=validate&target=find_agent&agent_type=franchised

If it won't let you directly link, then copy and paste it in your address bar.

If you still can't get there, go to www.sag.org
> Go to the drop down menu that says Resources: Select an Option
>Choose Agent Information
>Choose your state
Then search.

Answer 3

In the Yellow Pages on by a web search. Agents are not interested in inexperienced nobodies. The people they represent have to be good enough to compete with the best actors in the world. AT 13, YOU AIN'T IT! IF YOU WERE YOU WOULDN'T HAVE TO ASK ON THIS FORUM.

do you know you have to have your parents' approval to have an agent or work as an actor?

YOU DON'T NEED AN AGENT. AGENTS ARE NOT MAGICIANS WHO MAKE STARS OUT OF NOBODIES. YOU NEED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING. YOU START IN SCHOOL AND LATER YOU TAKE PROFESSIONAL CLASSES AND WORK IN COMMUNITY THEATRES AND MAYBE IN SEMI-PROFESSIONAL THEATRES. THEN YOU NEED AN AGENT WHO CAN HELP YOU MOVE TO PROFESSIONAL WORK

Answer 4

Disney World.