Commercial Representation
How to find, sign, and get the best out of your commercial agent.
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Intro to Commercial Representation
How to find the right commercial representation for you:
1. Entry level
2. The role of the commercial agent
3. How to get commercial repCheck out this list of commercial agents in L.A. https://secretactorsociety.com/commercial-agents-in-la
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How Can I Get A Commercial Agent?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhat is the process of getting a commercial agent?
What is personalized outreach?
How can I get a commercial agent?
Why can't I get a commercial agent?
What are some steps to getting a commer... -
Is Being Non-Union A Drawback For My Commercial Agent?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDo commercial agents want SAG or non-union actors?
Are non-union actors wanted by commercial agents?
Do commercial agents want non-union actors?
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Am I Obligated To Be Represented With My Theatrical Agent's Commercial Division?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comIf I'm with a theatrical agent that have a commercial division. Am I obligated to be with them commercially?
Is my commercial agent obligated to represent me theatrically?
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What Does Being SAG-AFTRA Do To My Value For A Commercial Agent?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comIs being SAG-AFTRA a good thing for commercial agents?
Do commercial agents want SAG actors?
Are SAG actors wanted by commercial representation?
Is being SAG more desirable to commercial agen... -
Should I Have A Commercial Agent If I Am A Well Known Actor?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comAre commercial agents needed for well known actors?
Why do I need a commercial agent?
Is there value in having a commercial agent?
Why a commercial agent if I am well known?
Can I get commerc... -
How Do I Brand Myself To Get A Commercial Agent Compared To A Theatrical Agent?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow should I brand myself differently to get a commercial agent compared to a theatrical agent?
Do I need different branding tools for theatrical agents versus commercial agents?
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Do I Need A Referral To Reach Out To An Agent Or Manager?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvIs a referral a necessity to get representation?
How do I get an agent to consider me as a new client... -
Why Does My Commercial Agent Want To Take 20%?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhat is the usual commission fee a commercial agent takes from an actor's pay?
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How Much Commission Should A Commercial Agent Take?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDoes my commercial agent take ten percent?
Should my commercial agent take ten percent?
Why does my commercial agent want to take 15%
Why does my commercial agent want 20% of my earnings?
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Should Theatrical Agents & Managers Take Commission From My Commercial Work?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.comDoes my manager get commission from my commercial jobs?
Does my theatrical agent get commission from my commercial work?
When can I not... -
Does My Commercial Agent Get A Commission On Commercials I Book Back Home?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDo I pay my LA commercial agent commission of my ads from back home?
Can I have multiple commercial agents across different markets?
How do I split commission across multiple commercial agenc... -
How Long Is The Contract I Need To Sign For A Commercial Agent?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhat is the minimum for contract lengths with commercial agents?
What is the maximum for contract lengths with commercial agents?
Do I sign a contract with a commercial agent?
Are contracts b... -
Do I Need A Reel For My Commercial Agent To Market Me?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comShould I edit together a commercial reel?
Why would I not want a commercial reel?
What is the danger of non-union commercials?
What is a commercial conflict?
What is in perpetuity?
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How Can I Get My Agent To Put Me Up For More Comedic Commercials?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWho tends to get seen for comedy castings in the commercial work?
What training attracts a commercial casting director?
How can I convince my agent I'm funny for co... -
Who Do I Contact At My Commercial Agent About Booking Out?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow do I book out with commercial agent?
Who do I book out with at my commercial agency?
How does booking out work?
How can I book out?
Can you tell me how to book out commercially?
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How Often Should I Check In With My Commercial Agent?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDoes squeaky wheel get the grease with the commercial agent?
Should I email my commercial agent regularly?
Should I ask my commercial agent to a drink?
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My Commercial Casting Went Really Badly - Should I Tell My Agent?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comI bombed, do I tell my commercial agent?
I'm worried a damages a relationship with a casting director, do I tell my agent?
How honest should I be with my agent abou... -
If I Find An Ad I Would Like To Be Submitted For, Who Do I Contact At My Agency?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comIf I have found a project I would like to be submitted for, who do I contact at my commercial agency?
Can I ask my agent to submit me?
Can I ask my commercial agent to submit me?
Will my comm... -
Who Do I Contact At My Commercial Agency About My Pay?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDo I call the booking agent about pay?
Do I call the agents about my pay?
Are their accountants on staff at commercial agents for me to talk to about pay?
Who do I talk to about pay at my age... -
My Commercial Didn't Air, What Does That Mean In Terms Of Payment?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow does not my ad not playing effect my pay?
Do I still get paid for the shoot if my ad doesn't air?
Can I get residuals when an ad doesn't air?
Why don't I get residuals if my ad doesn't go... -
Can I Get An Advance On A Job I Have Booked Through My Commercial Agent?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comIf I know money is coming from a commercial, can I get an advance from my agent?
While I'm waiting to get paid, can I ask for an advance from my agent?
Do commercial agents offer advances to ... -
How Do I Standout On My Commercial Agents Roster When They Have So Many Clients?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow can I stand out on my commercial agents roster?
Is my commercially agent's roster too big?
Should I regularly check in with commercial agent?
How can I be noticed by my commercial rep?
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Do Voice Over Commercials Conflict With On-Camera Commercial Contracts?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWill voice over jobs conflict with on-camera commerical contracts?
Who looks after my VO exclusivity conflicting with on-camera?
Whose job is it to make sure my VO does not interfere with on-...
