Talent Agents

Talent Agency Expanding Actor and Model Roster in Midwestern States

2009-11-01T19:48:00.000-08:00

Katalyst LLC, a full service agency is currently expanding it's roster. Katalyst represents and books actors, models, and voice-over talent, locally, regionally, and nationally.Katalyst serves the...

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Talent Agency holding open calls for Models and Actors near Indianapolis

2009-11-01T15:14:00.000-08:00

The Helen Wells Agency is holding a series of open calls for new talent, both actors and models near Indianapolis, Indiana. Founder Helen Wells started this agency in 1980 and still runs the company...

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Talent and Literary Agency Don Buchwald and Associates holding open call in New York

2009-10-02T14:25:00.000-07:00

Talent and Literary Agency Don Buchwald and Associates in New York City will be holding an open casting call on October 10, 2009. They are seeking talented young actors and theatre performers between...

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Important Information Regarding Non-SAG Franchised Talent Agents

2009-10-01T13:21:00.000-07:00

There are some talent agencies that are no longer franchised by Screen Actors Guild. This means that those agents have no legal obligation to abide by the requirements of Rule 16(g), the SAG Agency...

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New Talent Agency in Charlottesville, VA seeking new local talent

2009-09-25T10:53:00.000-07:00

A new talent agency is attempting to fill a void in Central Virginia. Conversations with film industry professionals have made it clear that there is a need for an agency to represent emerging...

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Progressive Artists Agency holding additional open casting call for it's Youth Division

2009-09-23T12:26:00.000-07:00

Progressive Artists Agency is holding another open call for its youth division (ages 5 -17) this Saturday, September 26.This open call is only for actors between the ages of 5 and 17 who are...

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Important Notice to AFTRA Members and AFTRA Franchised Agents

2009-09-17T13:27:00.001-07:00

No Contract, No Work Rule In Effect for Commercials Produced by NickelodeonPlease be advised that Nickelodeon is not signed to the AFTRA Television Commercials Contract or the AFTRA Radio Commercials...

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CESD is currently accepting submissions

2009-09-03T19:29:00.000-07:00

Cunningham Escott Slevin & Doherty (CESD) is currently accepting submissions from youth and young adult talent seeking representation in their theatrical, on-camera commercials, and dance...

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SAG Members - What You Need to Know About Your Agency Contract Before Signing It

2009-08-17T12:51:00.001-07:00

What:Screen Actors Guild National Agency staff will hold a bi-coastal educational seminar on general service agreements, or GSAs (i.e., the contracts that ATA/NATR agents have been using to represent...

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NBC launches “The Four Directions Talent Search” to discover new Native American performers and writers

2009-08-03T20:57:00.000-07:00

In a major effort to increase the presence of Native Americans on television, NBC and the Oneida Indian Nation have launched a nationwide talent search to find actors, comedians, models, and writers...

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Jaime Ferrar Agency seeking children who are fluent in both Spanish and English

2009-08-01T02:54:00.000-07:00

Jaime Ferrar Agency (JFA) is now seeking kids ages 6-14 who are bilingual in both Spanish and English.Agent Jaime Ferrar's experience spans over 25 years in the entertainment industry. As an actor he...

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Progressive Artists Agency Open Call for their Youth Division in Los Angeles

2009-07-23T20:45:00.000-07:00

Progressive Artists Agency is holding its first open call for its youth division (ages 5 -17) on Saturday, August 15, 2009.Progressive Artists is a well respected and established boutique talent...

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Vancouver based Talent Agency holding open auditions for new clients

2009-07-13T01:25:00.000-07:00

Boss Management Inc., a Vancouver based Talent Agency , known as a "Boutique Agency" is holding an open audition to meet new actors who are currently looking for representation in Vancouver, Montreal...

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Ambassador Talent Actor Submissions Chicago

2009-07-03T18:15:00.000-07:00

Ambassador Talent Agents Inc. has been around since 1984 and has become a leading force in the Entertainment Industry ever since. Ambassador Is a SAG and AFTRA affiliated agency has an impeccable...

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Baron Entertainment Actor Submissions

2009-07-03T17:53:00.000-07:00

Baron Entertainment, Inc. is a fully-licensed Los Angeles/Hollywood Talent Agency franchised by both SAG and AFTRA, with a San Diego branch and Baron Babies division. The company represents talented...

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A Few Notes About Talent Agents

2009-06-30T17:30:00.000-07:00

If you have a lot of experience, are well trained, and are a "type" that they are interested in at the time, they will call. In the large markets such as Los Angeles and New York, it can be extremely...

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What To Expect When Interviewing With Talent Agencies

2009-06-23T16:49:00.000-07:00

This is what a top-level Talent Agent had to say about this question:"The process is simple. First, I always meet one on one with potential clients. This gives me a chance to really get to know the...

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How To Get An Agent

2009-06-12T17:19:00.000-07:00

There are two types of talent agents, theatrical (television and film) and commercial (for television commercials). Being with the same agency for both is called being "signed across the board," but...

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Los Angeles Talent Agency charged with false advertising in child talent search

2009-05-16T18:48:00.001-07:00

A talent agency and its owner have been charged with falsely advertising to child actors and charging them $1,500 for an agent. The Los Angeles city attorney's office filed five counts each against...

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Call for Actors Seeking Talent Agent in New Mexico

2009-05-09T23:25:00.000-07:00

The Atherton Group is seeking submissions for prospective talent for representation in The New Mexico Market in Film, Television, Commercial, Voice Over, and Print. Founded in 1994, The Atherton...

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Headshot and Resume Information

2009-02-10T16:54:00.000-08:00

I have been receiving some inquiries regarding what type of photos and resumes to send to a casting director or agent. Below is a sample of a professional actors resume and photo.The photo should not...

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Current state of Screen Actors Guild members' relationship with their agents

2008-11-17T17:09:00.000-08:00

In April 2002, the Association of Talent Agents and the National Association of Talent Representatives (collectively, ATA) chose to terminate their decades-long relationship with Screen Actors Guild....

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Phoenix "Casting Call" Turns Out To Be John Robert Powers Sales Pitch

2008-11-10T17:21:00.000-08:00

Hundreds of parents were outraged on a recent Saturday, claiming a casting call in Phoenix, Arizona for young actors and models in the city was just a thinly veiled sales pitch for an expensive...

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Diverse Talent Group Moves Into Top Ten Talent Agencies

2008-11-10T17:09:00.000-08:00

Diverse Talent Group has proven itself to be a rock solid force in Hollywood as it holds the prestigious position of the world's 10th largest talent agency. In the new Talent Agency Rankings just...

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Talent and Modeling Agent Scams

2008-03-08T16:12:00.000-08:00

From my extensive experience in the Entertainment Industry, I have determined that the common denominator in almost all acting and modeling scams is upfront fees.Research into U.S. laws to protect...

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