This would be for TV commercials and movies.
2007-09-13 08:27:36 · 9 answers · asked by Alice Lockwood 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
SAG contracts give agents 10% and 3 years is a long time so you'd better consider this carefully especially for an exclusive contract. How old are you? Do you have someone looking out for your legal interests? Read everything here:
http://www.sag.org/sagWebApp/application?origin=sagagentsearform.jsp&event=bea.portal.framework.internal.refresh&pageid=Hidden&cp=AgentInformation&templateType=multipage&portletTitle=Agent+Relations&contentType=Agent+Relations&contentSubType=Links&idx=0
2007-09-13 12:36:44 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Managers are usually the ones asking for the 15% - SAG only allows for agents to take 10%. The 3 years in not necessarily a bad thing, just make sure the contract has a 3 or 4 month out clause which basically lets you or the agent out of the contract if no work has been secured during that time period.
2007-09-13 19:30:37 · answer #2 · answered by digiactor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First get all the info you can about this "agent" check online by the persons name. Check with other talent he has handled in the past as a reference, Do not feel pressured to sign right now. Give it at least 3 days of research and contacting companies you might want to work for..Have you used "John smith agency"? will you continue to respect them and use them?
3 years a long time to be committed a bad agency. If they say no go unless you sign asap...I wouldn't sign the percentage rate is for excellent work done on their behalf and if they ARE excellent then yes. But don't assume they are. Also see if the Companies they will refer you to might be wanting Your face to sell cigarettes or alcohol or any other substance that You do not want to endorse. Good luck just don't go into any contract without knowing WHO you will have to be connected with for 3 years.
2007-09-13 08:45:43 · answer #3 · answered by Joni K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On the surface, it looks pretty standard, but there are a few other things to check. Do they ask for any money up front, or a monthly retainer? Also, can the agent extend the contract? My contract with my personal manager could be automatically extended if she booked me a Broadway show, national tour, national commercial, major motion picture etc... Look at these details too, as they are just as important as the percentage.
2007-09-14 04:52:17 · answer #4 · answered by swigaro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 to 20% is average. I'd split up the contract though as 10% for TV commercials and 15% for movies as TV commercials normally don't pay as much so your agent doesn't deserve as much. I'd also go 2 years exclusive with option to renew for another year. Further, use an attorney skilled in such areas to handle the contract.
2007-09-13 08:38:17 · answer #5 · answered by SourBEAR 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds to me like you are being robbed. You obviously don't know much about the business. I know you've posted questions on here before. It's very unlikley that a person without an extensive background would get a contract from a legit agency. There are a lot of people on here who know what's what. You can e-mail any of us and ask us anything directly. If not me any of the top contributors are good folks who hate to see people get robbed and we would be glad to help.
2007-09-14 00:04:15 · answer #6 · answered by Big R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the agent gets you plenty work.
2007-09-13 08:35:28 · answer #7 · answered by coffee 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sounds standard.
2007-09-13 08:36:44 · answer #8 · answered by m_c_m_a_n 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your agent must think you are worth it.
2007-09-13 08:33:46 · answer #9 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋