by Jimmy (Canada) QUESTION: A company in California says they can get me over 20 auditions but they charge a yearly fee. I told them that talent agencies get paid only when we get paid. They say they are not an agent but they find auditions for actors. Is this legit? ANSWER: A casting service […]
by heather (uk) QUESTION: I am hoping to set up my actors agency in the next few months and I am wondering where I can get help in terms of drafting a contract for my actors? ANSWER: In the US, there are many requirements one must fill to open an acting agency. Acting agents in […]
QUESTION: I want to break into voice-overs. How do I go about getting an agent in NYC? ANSWER: For voice-over work, I would recommend you create a demo CD with all the different voices you can do (one voice per track), then get a copy of “Ross Reports” where all the New York Talent Agencies […]
by Kathy (United States) QUESTION: My daughter is a BFA student that graduates in 2010. She has asked me if I would be her manager. Does one need to be licensed? If so, what do I need to do? What is the difference between an acting agent and an acting manager? Thank you in advance. […]
by Tara (Texas) QUESTION: I have three talent agencies wanting to meet my son and I was wondering if it is professional to let them know that we have other agencies that are interested in meeting my son before we sign him with an agent. Thank You,Tara ANSWER: Yes, there’s nothing wrong with telling an […]