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Talent Agencies
Okay, so I really want to join a few talent agencies, but I've never had any experience with acting.
They say to email them and stuff, and some say you don't have to send a resume but what would I email them? I've never worked in tv or acted before, so I have no idea why they would want me.
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It seems I'm the go to guy on this subject ;) I've answered this question a lot lately. It's my pleasure (sincerely) to do it again. These tips will keep you and other kids SAFe. Lots of scams out there and people looking to exploit your dream.
What you need to do is get a background talent agent. They're also known as an extras agent. They will put you in crowd shot scenes in Hollywood movies and TV shows provided you have access to a large metropolitan city.
This is the best way to see if you want to work in the industry. Shoots can last 18 hours at worst sometimes. What you need to do is contact SAG (Screen Actors Guild of America) or ACTRA in Canada. They're the actor's unions in these countries. Ask them for their list of reputable agents who specialize in background work.
Then, call and meet with one. DO NOT under any circumstance sign with anyone who is NOT on their list of agents. If the person isn't on the list it means they could be a dirty, rotten scoundrel.
Only background talent agencies and teen/kids agents can charge an admin fee each year. Why? kids flake out as do extras often after one shoot. NO other agent is allowed to charge you anything.
RUN AWAY FAST from people who want to put your photo on the net for casting directors (they never cast this way EVER) or anyone pushy or trying to get you to take lessons, photos and etc. from them.
You aren't established in the theatre or in TV or film yet so you can't land a principal agent unless you decide to get an agent for kids/teen roles only. They exist and you'll need SAG and ACTRA's reputable lists again to contact one.
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