Friday, September 10, 2010

What To Look For In Your Talent Agency

By Michael Scott

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Any truly great actor or model has a lot of very special qualities: charm, charisma, that thing we call talent. But they also know how to work hard. And they also had help along the way. An aspiring talent needs first and foremost to find a good agency to get them started in the game, from model composites to that first audition.

In the excitement to find work, many people may get taken in by agencies out for money and nothing else. This is no surprise, but should serve as a reminder to always be cautious, do your homework, and figure out if the agency is on the level. Trust should not be easily given, but should be earned by the talent agency.

An Experienced Talent Agency

Guess what? There are agencies looking to get your money, so if they start asking for registration fees up front, it's time for you to go. Don't be shy to ask if the agency is fully licensed, either. Good ones are. And they'll have a client list with names you've heard of, businesses willing to work with the agency because it's honest.

So what do you want to do, exactly? Why are you here? Is it runways you love? Commercials? Print ads? Is it television you're trying to dominate? Radio? You want to break into film? These are the conversations you're going to be having with the talent agency, and from there you decide what's the best fit for everybody. And if it's not clear to you right now, don't worry: This stuff is going to come out over time, in conversation with the agency and as you discover your own strengths.

Having the Right Mindset

The best face for a job, whether modeling or acting, isn't necessarily going to be the one belonging to the exotic foreign teenager. More often than not it's a face you sort of recognize, the face of real people, those faces you see on the streets ... or in the mirror. Talent agencies always want everyday people, whether they be children or adults, and regardless of experience, for all kinds of jobs.

Once those lights turn on, once the camera points your way, all that hard work and preparation is going to come into sharp focus. And then you'll be glad you did your homework and found the right talent agency to walk you through your beginnings, from model composites through that first interview. I hope to see your face everywhere real soon. - 40732

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