HOW TO FIND A GREAT MODELING AND TALENT AGENCY!

HOW TO FIND A GREAT MODELING AND TALENT AGENCY!

1-Call the Better Business Bureau in the State you live in and find out who is an accepted member of the BBB and the agency's rating with the Bureau.

2-See if the Agency can provide a verifiable list of jobs they have done in the past. If they do, make sure those types of clients fit your expertise and look.

3-Check IMDBPRO.com the industry leader in tracking Film, T.V. acting and production and see their booking credentials.

4-Make sure the Agencies you are considering have all the licenses required by your City, and State.

5-Interview with at least two or three different agencies and find the best fit possible. Be wary, if they make promises they probably are only after your money. Make sure you and your specific agent are on the same path for your future. Have realistic expectations.

6-If an Agency tends to bad mouth other Agencies or talent they are probably just selling you. Great agencies are so busy promoting and booking their talent they do not have time or really care to gossip about what everyone else is doing. Even if they book a ton of people how do they really know what jobs various agencies are working on? Real professional businesses tend to let their track record speak for itself.

7-Contact your local film commission and see who they have listed and how long they have been associated.

8-Understand that every agency is different and some have a certain expertise in the industry, make sure that your skills and goals match. The bigger the market the more specialized they usually are.

9-Be aware agencies are not miracle workers. You have to be exceptional and well skilled if clients are going to pay you to work in our industry.

10-Find out if they have personally represented any of their talent and assisted with them booking in larger markets if that is a goal of yours. Do not be confused with them claiming the talent once was represented by them.

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11-Find out the Agency’s commission rate and get it in writing. The average agency in the United States charges their talent 10% for extras or SAG actors and 15-20% for everything else.

12-If they seem more interested in selling classes to you be wary. Skill is always needed but if they make more money training than booking you, you probably will not go out on many casting calls.

13-Contact local ad agencies, commercial photography studios, production companies and casting directors . Ask them which agencies they work with.

14-When new talent first enter this business, they usually make between $15-$90 per hour. Once your skill level and resume increase you will be eligible for much higher paying work. Be wary of overstated rates and immediate promises when you are choosing an Agency.

15-Find out how much and what type of experience your actual agent and the agency have.

16-If you need more advice call us at 801-438-0067, 208-433-9511 or go to www.crazeagency.com  and click the apply online link, we are here to help.

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I wanted to let you know that Skyler made it to the Kids Superhero Project on Saturday. He had a lot of fun. Thanks for submitting Skyler for us. Erica Lessing

Yesterday I did my shoot for Alan Poulson photography.  He was very well pleased with the results and wanted to do another shoot!  Thanks for everything. Rachael Gibson 

That's great news, thank you for fighting for the extra pay for mileage!

Have a great day! Camilla Sandor

Wow, thank you! I had a great time, and hope to be able to work with them again. Thanks for considering me to audition, Shannon Broadhead

Thank you for the pairing. Erica and David were great. Carl Jorgenson

Super!  Glad he's available! Thanks much! Jarrah G.

Brandon Stanger and I have been cast in "A Flush of Hearts"  I've been cast as Derek and Brandon has been cast as Joey.  It starts filming next month and we're pretty excited. Thanks,
Andrew Krieter

Thanks you for allowing us to work with Jeremy Kopp and Rithzane Nerelus. Both Were outstanding. Popcorn Media

The kids were a blast. So fun and so well behaved. I hope they had a good time. They really all seemed to get along well.  Mike Chenowith

Hi I am letting you know mike was pleased with Jonah and other kids at shoot.. They all did well! Angie Lloyd

Emily participated in the 48-hour Film Project, the movie screened at the Broadway this year.

Thanks, Marilyn Smith

Thank you for the  models! Kind Regards, Zanja Assistant Managing Director

Thanks you for all your help! Kesner Jonasaint

I was hired for the Joico Hair show yesterday and today. It was incredible! Thank you for submitting me for the opportunity! Cara Bray

You guys are really amazing.  I appreciate all the help I get from you. 

Tonight I worked with Rachael Gibson for 3 hours.  She was even more amazing than last time.  Thanks again. Alan Poulsen

Thanks you have good people and we are grateful. Gilbert Howe

Thank you very much for your help. We look forward to working with your agency in the future!

 KaLeigh Van Vleet

That’s excellent news I was booked for the lead in the water Conservation commercials!

Thanks  Aaron Bruderer

Had a great time with this Engineering shoot on Saturday! Terry Gibson

Thank you -- we REALLY appreciate you getting the travel stipend paid
for! Thanks for all of your help!! Christina Billings

Everyone was there and they did a great job. Shoot went well.

Thanks for your help! Matt George

Thank you. It was another fun shoot. Thank again, Jessica Reese

Thank you so much for this opportunity. Lisa Mish

Hello, We ended up using Emily Brown for a book trailer shoot. She did an excellent job.

Thank you for sending her my way! Yelena Baykova

Thanks Troy. We used several of your actors for a short film I did in March. They were all great.  Glida Bothwell

We thought Rachael and Lauren were great.  We really appreciate it. Shaun Bonk

I just finished the project in Rexburg!
Thank You,  Brandon Ganske

 Hi Craze, Thanks for the support. Mark Berrier

We love Walter! Pietro D’Alessio

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"Troy is a fine agent, teacher and mentor. He is one of those agents who can be counted on and trusted always."

Alan Meyer

Just came back from the shoot with Luke Miller. I had a great time. He was super nice. Thanks so much!!! Mickey Dexter

Thanks very much for the opportunity, I enjoyed the experience very much! 

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Actors and models, how to handle success and rejection

Actors  and models, when you go out or submit for a lot of auditions whether you get booked or not casting directors, clients and agents really respect and admire you. We want you to continually try hard and audition as often as possible.  It shows you are serious and eager!

If you are a model or actor that is not fortunate enough to book a job that you have auditioned for or submitted your photo or resume, it can be extremely disappointing.  Rest assured a good agent and client realizes you are a valuable commodity to our industry. Believe it or not a busy agent's biggest problem and also paying clients, is finding really good talent that fit exactly what they are looking for on the particular job they need to book.  

I truly believe that many of the actors and models that are not successful , feel like it's a waste of time to go out on an audition if they've been turned down a few times and not booked.  The reality is you need to just keep trying; you may have been extremely close to picking up one or more of the jobs you audition for but ultimately did not get that particular job. If you walk into the next new audition with the same excitement and enthusiasm you did on your first audition, chances are you will be the lucky one booked  sooner than  later

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Once you are booked often what happens next is that client may book you over and over again because you have proven you are easy to work with and good at what you do. The next time you go out on a job other clients will see new fresh things on your resume leading to better opportunities and jobs for you. You will become better at what you do if you learn from each job.

 For talent agents, the person that continually submits for jobs, are always fresh ion their mind and we know they are eager and available to work.  Even though we don't have the final decision on whether you are booked for the job or not we know your chances will continually increase and you will get cast.

There usually is no middle ground in the acting and modeling industry, you are either booked or picked for the job making you feel like you're on top of the world!  You could make $300, $500, $1000 or more than $5000 for one job. Now everyone wants to be your friend and tell you how great you are. On the other side you can go on an audition and not be the lucky one chosen. Now you feel like you are a loser.  Though it's hard to understand this when you try so hard and fail, you have to look at it this way. You're probably not a loser and when you book a big job that doesn’t make you a star. You just never know when the next big booking will come that is why you need to be in it for the long haul if you enjoy it.

One thing I know for sure, the model or actor who continues to work hard at their craft, and who is in it for the long run, will substantially improve not only their skill level, but their ability to booked jobs.   The consistent hard working talent can make a fantastic part time or maybe even full-time career. Which one will you be?

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