how do i get an agent?

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how do i get an agent

Answer 1

First you have to have the training and the resume to back you up because any agent worth his or her salt won't take you without that. If you are under age, you also need your parents unconditional support because you won't be able to do anything without them.

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

It's a piece of cake - ok not really. It's very very hard for even seasoned pros. You need to start off with great headshots. Then you need to start building your resume with projects like student films, local theatre, local commercials. While doing this, take some quality acting classes. Now, depending up where you live, this may be quite difficult. If you're in LA or NY or even some of the smaller markets like Chicago, San Francisco, etc, then finding a class is a bit easier. Then build the resume, and build it some more, and then build it some more. OH, and did I say build your resume. Each time going after (and hopefully booking) better roles. Put all possible effort into learning your craft.

And, then once this is done, it's still going to be very hard to get an agent. There are a lot a very talented people out here in LA who have no representation - it's just a fact of the business. Some of it has to do with timing.

Please keep in mind that you are trying to get into one of the most competitive industries in the world which carries a lot of rejection with it. If you are the least bit thin skinned, then, please do something else, cause you'll never make it in this business. You've got to be tough as nails in order to succeed, and then there is no guarantee that you ever will. Don't do it to make money, don't do it to be famous, do it because you can't imagine yourself doing ANYTHING else. it has to be an absolute love affair with the craft. To much heartbreak otherwise.

Sorry if this is a bit rough, but it's the truth.

Answer 3

first you need lots of experience and training, then you need to be 18 or have a parent request representation for you, because you cannot act without their consent. Then you need a resume and headshot, then you need know how,
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Answer 4

very confusing problem. research using bing and yahoo. that could actually help!