I would like to get some feedback from the community on the pros and cons of having an agent to get the inside track on various film, tv, and commercial projects. What is the purpose of even having one? Is it a good idea to have an agent and is there any benefits to having one as opposed to not? Cas...
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its the behind the scenes folk that make the magic in TV Film Music Theatre n Art we applaud u the invisible miracle makers
CUT! Official Movie Trailer (theaters this October) - Directed by David Rountree https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGY2xh0KW-U&feature=youtu.be
Wow! What a concept! Thanks for the connection .....
Looks good.
What better reason to make a movie than just to scare people? Why do you think people ride the "death coaster"?
Creepy! Looks awesome David.
I would go see in a heartbeat (a scary racing heartbeat). Best.
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It is. I've been watching it and am currently halfway through Season 3. Would love to be on the show. Sounds similar there as to here. There are a number of agencies and some "boutique" as well. Would...
Expand commentIt is. I've been watching it and am currently halfway through Season 3. Would love to be on the show. Sounds similar there as to here. There are a number of agencies and some "boutique" as well. Would love to find an agent that can represent me in multiple cities. Are you having any luck getting work on your own?
I get the occasional audition, but it tends to be mostly for unpaid or low pay indie projects, the agencies have the major projects locked down, those of us on the outside don't see them unless they h...
Expand commentI get the occasional audition, but it tends to be mostly for unpaid or low pay indie projects, the agencies have the major projects locked down, those of us on the outside don't see them unless they have trouble finding talent for a particular role. I booked a gig shooting in September for an indie feature that should be fun (supporting role), but for the most part it is slim. Got scheduled for a callback on a national commercial once (Miracle Whip), but it was canceled citing a change in "creative direction". It happens. Still plugging away though. A lot of repped local talent say that they tend to get sent to Louisiana or Atlanta when they do book gigs via their agencies, not as much here.
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Sounds pretty typical. I've worked on a bunch of indie projects and other projects....mainly to meet people in the local industry. I've gotten some paid. Congrats on the indie feature! I recently book...
Expand commentSounds pretty typical. I've worked on a bunch of indie projects and other projects....mainly to meet people in the local industry. I've gotten some paid. Congrats on the indie feature! I recently booked one for the fall as well. Would love to work in Louisiana or Atlanta at some point. Definitely a difficult business but I love it! Wishing you the best! Keep us posted.
Thanks West, good luck to you as well, and congrats on your upcoming project.
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Alle thanks for your detailed accounts about the business and how you operate within it. Certainly in the UK I can say with confidence that we have a lot of agents that are reputable and take you on f...
Expand commentAlle thanks for your detailed accounts about the business and how you operate within it. Certainly in the UK I can say with confidence that we have a lot of agents that are reputable and take you on for your talent not your money. I'm in an enviable position to have a sit-com pilot, two indie features, a short and a third 'devised by cast' feature snapping at my heels. I have two contracts to wade through. My previous agent died suddenly and I am biding my time to get a replacement after re-training with three coaches I have selected. I do feel sometimes, that for all my networking and ability to find my own auditions and collect contacts that develop a relationship with me and go on to be successful, having an agent still gets me through the glass wall to better paid, more respected work. I wish I could attend your workshops and classes Alle, the handle you have on the business and the experience you've had with actors convinces me you know talent when you see it and that is a vital barometer for any actor. All the best out there !