Agents
A talent agent is a person who finds jobs for actors, musicians, models, and other people in various entertainment businesses. Talent agents are helpful in the acting business, they can get inside info on all of the current gigs and they also take off all the stress of finding a job so that clients can focus on the audition.
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Casting directors
Casting directors are hired to cast talent for movies, shows, original features, commercials, TV programs, print work, fashion shows, runway, etc. Most casting directors only accept submissions by mail. Consequently, we do not suggest calling or stopping into an office without an appointment, as it will probably only aggravate the casting director.
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Film festivals
Independent film festivals are a great way for an upcoming director, screen writer, or actor to get exposure. Even many professional actors and directors submit to film festivals. Independent film festivals often garner great attention as the industry races to find the "next big thing" We've included listings of upcoming film festivals that may interest you.
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Photographers
A black and white photograph of a person's head is considered standard acting headshot. An 8x10 headshot is often thought of as "the actor's business card" An actual headshot is one of the most critical tools in a professional actor's marketing arsenal. You never know where you'll be when you meet an industry professional.
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Schools/teachers
Look for a teacher with a lot of experience, both as an actor, and as a teacher. You want someone who is just as passionate about teaching as he is about acting, if not more so. Look for a teacher who can direct, produce and write, as well as act. Look for testimonials and recommendations. Look for teachers who have a lot of working actors as their students.
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Unions
The main purpose of a union is to better the wages and working conditions of it's members. They negotiate the terms of contracts, length of working days, turnaround time, required school hours for minors, percentages that producers must pay into Union pension and health insurance benefits, etc. There are many unions to consider.
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