How do I get an acting and modeling agent?

How to get into the acting/modeling buisness?

• i am looking for somebody that can help me get into the acting or modeling buisness and i dont need any classes or anything i already took them i need an agent and a way to get in to ...show more

• Answer:

  You're going to need to come down the hill for this one :-) FYI Classes are not something you take once and are done with. They're on going. You have to keep learning and expanding yourself as an actor. If you got all you could out of the ones you took before, find new ones. Then get into some theatre productions and some student films and independent productions. Once you build a decent resume you can start trying for an agent. If you want to find a legitimate agent to represent you for commercials, TV & film go to Sag.org. Use the dropdown menu on the right labeled 'resources' and choose 'agent information'. On the next screen, on the left choose 'Find a SAG franchised agent' and follow the directions. You can look up agents all over the US, but there are higher concentrations where the work is. Another great resource is Ross Reports especially because they update their info so often but not all of the agents they list are SAG and you have to pay for the list. That doesn’t mean they’re not legit, but that’s why I always tell people to start with the SAG list. It’s free and those agents have signed an agreement to put the actor first! www.rossreports.com If you subscribe to backstage.com you can get a combo subscription which can come in handy but can also get quite expensive. Then you can send the agencies your headshot, resume, and a cover letter stating that you are seeking representation and wait to see if they call you in for an interview. You never call the agencies directly. That is a big no-no! At least it is in LA. Please remember that reputable agents take exactly 10% of your pay AFTER they help you get a job. Not one cent more and not one cent before. Anything else is a scam. This is strictly for talent agents, not modeling agents or talent managers who take different percentages. Once you have an agent, they will get you the auditions, but until then you can check out actorsaccess.com. For theatre (and other auditions on backstage), you can go to backstage.com or www.actorsequity.com (click on casting call) If you find the audition on the Equity site, you still may be able to go, as long as their not taking appointments from equity actor's only :-) On backstage.com you have to pay to get all of the info, but the initial search is free and you may be able to see enough info to find out the rest on your own without paying. good luck!