Film & TV Representation

Film & TV Representation

General information about representation that isn't specific to a certain type of rep.

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Film & TV Representation
  • Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Representation

    A rock solid relationship with your agent and/or manager is essential. In this video we cover:

    1. Email contact
    2. Audition feedback
    3. Pitch blurbs explained
    4. Stay pro-active
    5. Positive communication

  • THE JOURNEY - Course 4 | Sign With an Agent & Manager You Love

    A great agent and manager use their connections and fight to create opportunities for us. This course guides you step by step through the proven ways to find and sign with reps who have the experience and network to get you work.

    *We recommend completing Level 2 prior to taking this level.

    ...

  • Why Does My Rep Submit Me For Roles I Am Not Right For?

    Let's unpack why we sometimes receive those auditions that come in and leave us thinking... this character is NOT me.

    In this video, we examine:

    - the importance of looking like your headshot
    - communicating your essence correctly in your marketing materials
    - knowing your representative's ass...

  • How Can I Show My Agent or Manager I Can Play Outside My Type & Brand?

    w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
    https://www.ryanbasham.com

    How do I demonstrate my range to my agent?
    How can I prove my acting chops to my manager?
    How do I brand my age range to my reps?
    What can I do to define my age range with my agent and managers?
    Ho...

  • If I Hear About An Audition, Is It OK To Ask My Representation To Submit Me?

    With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
    www.CastingAbout.com

    Can I email my manager about auditions I hear about?
    Can I press my agent to submit for certain roles?
    I'm perfect for a role, how do I get my agent to submit?
    What can I do to make my agent get me an audition for a ce...

  • Can I Ask My Rep To Find Answers To Qs About A Character I’m Auditioning For?

    with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
    https://teatimeproductions.net

    Can I ask my agent to request more info from casting?
    Can I ask my manager to request more info from casting?
    Is it OK to direct questions to casting via my manager?
    Is it OK to direct questions to casting via my agent?...

  • Should I Come To All Of My Child's Representation Meetings In LA?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    Should I go to agent meetings as the parent to a child actor?
    Can I go to manager meetings as the parent to a child actor?
    Is it appropriate to attend publicist meetings as the pare...

  • How Is Commission Split Between International & US Agents & Managers?

    with Darren Darnborough, Actor & Producer | Co-Founder & CEO of WeAudition.com
    www.WeAudition.com

    What is the commission split between US rep and my home country's agency?
    How much should I expect to pay out to US and international agents overall?
    What's the split between US and international's...

  • I Booked A Low Budget Myself - Should I Put It Through My Agent & / Or Manager?

    with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
    https://teatimeproductions.net

    Are there benefits of having representatives look over low budget contracts on jobs you book yourself?
    Why would I need representatives to look over low budget contracts on jobs you book yourself?
    Is it worth having rep...

  • What to Expect At An Agent Or Manager Meeting

    Check out our guide "How to Prepare For Agent & Manager Meetings" in our"Resources and How To Guides" section at the link below:

    https://my.secretactorsociety.com/resources-how-to-guides

    This is a two-way interview. You are working out if you want to work with them and they are assessing you ...

  • Write A Pitch Blurb For Your Rep to Use

  • Drop Your Commission Check To Your Representation In Person

  • How Can I Show My Agent or Manager I Can Play Outside My Type & Brand?

    With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com

    I want my agent to pitch me for different types of roles, what should I do?
    How can I prove to my agent I'm a better actor?
    Why aren't I going ...

  • Can I Invite My Agent Or Manager To Lunch?

    With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    I want my manager to be my friend, should I take them to lunch?
    I want my manager to get me more work, should...

  • Do I Need To Get My Agent Or Manager A Thank You Gift When I Book A Job?

    With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    Do I have to buy a thank you present for my agent?
    Should I buy a thank you card for my manager?
    How much mon...

  • How Much Should I Spend On My Agent Or Manager's Holiday Present?

    With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    I haven't booked anything this year, do I have to buy my agent a present?
    What is a reasonable amount to spen...

  • How Much Should I Spend On My Agent Or Manager's Birthday Present?

    With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    How do you measure an appropriate price for a gift to my agent?
    Do I get my manager a birthday present?
    Can I...

  • Who Pays When My Agent Or Manager Invites Me To Lunch?

    With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com

    If I invite my manager to lunch should I pay?
    If my agent invites me and my manager to lunch - who pays?
    Is my representation going to foot the...

  • Should I Let My Rep Know About A Project That Is Right For Me On Actors Access?

    With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    Is it best to self submit or get my agent to follow up on actors access projects?
    Can I send my manager break...

  • Can I Ask My Agent Or Manager For A List Of What They Have Submitted Me On?

    With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com

    How do I know if my agent is submitting me for roles or not?
    I'm not getting auditions? Is my manager even pitching me?
    How can I find out if m...

  • How Should I Ask My Friend To Refer Me To Their Agent Or Manager?

    With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    Can I ask someone for an agent referral?
    Is it OK to ask someone for a referral to their manager?
    Is it weir...

  • My Agent Or Manager Isn’t Responding To My Email - What Should I Do?

    With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    Why isn't my agent responding to my email?
    Does my manager hate me because they aren't answering my emails?
    I...

  • What Subject Line Should I Put In My Email To An Agent Or Manager?

    With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com

    How should I title emails to my agent?
    How do I title a cold email to an agent?
    Should I include my referral's name in the subject line of my e...

  • Does My Agent & Manager Just See The Same Projects That I See On Actors Access?

    With Kym:
    Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide for Actors | Television Academy (Emmys) voting member | MENSA Member
    Working Actress | IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1249826/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t26

    What casting sites does my representation see?
    What is Actors Access and is that all the project...