Actors universally share the same goal – how to get representation. A great place to start is by preparation. It begins by first making an itemized list of questions that you might be asked if an interview was offered.
What would an agent or manager ask?
Generally speaking, agents & managers are extremely busy representing their talent. They often do not have enough time to review or respond to every inquiry. Time out of their day is carved out when possible to review potential new talent. Most initially want only a brief summary of who you are.
They want some quick basics including:
- How are you initially presenting yourself to them?
- Are you respectful & professional?
- Did you get an industry referral or are you self- referred?
- What do you look like?
- Do you have a headshot that accurately reflects what you currently look like?
- Do you have a resume?
- What is on your resume?
- Is your resume appropriately organized?
- What is your acting background?
- How long have you been doing acting?
- Do you have a video reel of work you have done?
- Where did you train?
- Who did you train with?
- Do you have any Film, Television, Commercial or Theatre experience?
- What special skills do you have?
- How do you come across in your cover letter?
- Are you a SAG-AFTRA union actor or are you a non-union actor?
- Are you on social media such as Instagram, Twitter & Facebook
- Do you have an acting website?
They can usually obtain the answers to these questions in a matter of just a few minutes, sometimes in just a few seconds if the actor has provided an organized presentation.
Getting all these ducks in a row first is key to being offered an initial interview.
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