Here are some important tips that can really help your modeling and talent agency help you!
When you are booked for a job often you will not hear from the client until the night before on the details of the job. This happens a lot because often they do not know exact times until they finish the previous days shooting.
Trust your agent, that if they contact us we will let you know ASAP! Please make sure to keep you phone close and check your email.
You need to be patient and understand it is not that they are not organized but that things don't always go perfect because of so many variables they have to deal with.
This is just part of the business but if you are patient things usually work out.
We never want there to be rescheduling or date conflicts but it is out of our hands when it comes to this area.
Do not call you agent after each audition asking if you were hired or have received a call back. The agent will immediately call or email you once we are notified if they want to book you.
Sometimes it can take a few days for the clients to book the talent sometimes many months so always keep your sides just in case. If we let every person know when they did not receive a part all we would have time for is contacting our talent and we would never find new jobs or be able to book the jobs we are doing at that time.
Many National and some local Clients take more than 30 days time to pay you, even when your agent bills them with a 30 day voucher.
We hate it as bad as you do, (we all have bills to pay). Often they have 2-4 clients they bill to get you paid (art directors, photographers, ad agencies, the actual client), so it can take sometimes 60-90 days.
We will do everything in their power to collect, but it has always been that way and it will probably never change with the big national companies. They know they get a lot of people work so if you harass them too much the client will just use someone else or another agency.
We will do everything in our power to get you your hard earned money and our success rate is over $98 Percent! Remember we will email you the day the check clears so you can pick it up. Please don't bug us because it does no good, we have a great billing system and stay on top of all our invoices.
If a client asks you what your rate is, say, "call my agent" or you can call your agent and let them know and we will negotiate it for you and get legal contracts for you. That is our profession and we will make sure to get documents signed if needed and get you the best rate possible for that type of project in our market. Usually clients that do not want to initially go through agents will either never pay or low ball you or work in a very unprofessional manner. If there budget is small we still know how to get the most money possible for you. Also you are responsible to let the agency know about these projects and pay your commission.
Our goal is to help nurture and establish you in our markets so that we both can have a fantastic long term relationship and continue to grow. We hope this helps you to understand the business a little better
If you need more information you can call Craze Agency at 801-438-0067 or go online to
www.crazeagency.com
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
LA Talent Manager coming to Craze Agency
LA Talent Management company will be holding auditions for unrepresented talent from 2:00pm- 6:00pm on Friday, January 21. THIS WILL BE ONE DAY ONLY.
Branden started his career as a singer/actor and moved out to Los Angeles in 2004 to try and achieve that dream. In 2005 he decided to jump behind the scenes and work on developing new talent and help them reach their goals of “Making It” in the industry. From 2005 to 2009 while in Los Angeles he helped start the careers of many young talents and place them with many different agents..
Since 2009 Branden has worked with many different management companies and agencies in the Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas areas, gaining more experience in the industry. By 2010 Branden felt it was time to start his own management company. specializing in actors and singers in Los Angeles. Branden will continue to find new talent to work with and mold into the stars of tomorrow. Branden loves to scout and find talent and hopes to meet many different talents of all different ages that he may be able to represent in Los Angeles.
Branden is also currently working on many different projects and ways to help people develop their talent. Ever since Branden was a child he wanted to see names in lights, he has discovered that it is not his name he is looking to see in the lights but the talent he represents and will strive to reach that goal. Branden’s talent has gone on to star on Disney Channel, Lifetime Network, CSI, Law and Order, My Wife and Kids, Dark Water, Step Brothers, Power Rangers, and many different roles on the “Big Screen” and Broadway.
Branden's goal with his management company is to bring all his knowledge and industry connections together to create a great management company in LA for finding and developing talent. Branden has always been different in how he views the entertainment industry and because of his forward thinking and tremendous ability to recognize new talent; there are truly no limits to what he is capable of. Branden has always been a leader, not a follower and looks forward to becoming the leader in all aspects of the entertainment industry.
He does not require people to relocate to California but does require that they are available to come out for auditions. He will sit down with talent that he is interested in and Craze to establish a game plan on what you are willing to do.
The more you are in the process and the more time you put into auditions, the more work you will receive.
What to prepare for:
Actors will need to prepare a 30 second- 1 minute Monologue of your choice
Models will need to bring in a portfolio and/or photos
Singers will need to prepare a 30 second- 1 minute song of your choice. You will sing it acapella.
Dancers will need to prepare a short 30 second- 1 minute routine. Please bring your own music.
If you are interested in being submitted email Craze Agency at crazeagency@sisna.com
Include
1-Name
2-Age
3-Resume
4-Photo
5-The areas you would like to be considered for
We will let you know if they would like to meet!
Branden started his career as a singer/actor and moved out to Los Angeles in 2004 to try and achieve that dream. In 2005 he decided to jump behind the scenes and work on developing new talent and help them reach their goals of “Making It” in the industry. From 2005 to 2009 while in Los Angeles he helped start the careers of many young talents and place them with many different agents..
Since 2009 Branden has worked with many different management companies and agencies in the Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas areas, gaining more experience in the industry. By 2010 Branden felt it was time to start his own management company. specializing in actors and singers in Los Angeles. Branden will continue to find new talent to work with and mold into the stars of tomorrow. Branden loves to scout and find talent and hopes to meet many different talents of all different ages that he may be able to represent in Los Angeles.
Branden is also currently working on many different projects and ways to help people develop their talent. Ever since Branden was a child he wanted to see names in lights, he has discovered that it is not his name he is looking to see in the lights but the talent he represents and will strive to reach that goal. Branden’s talent has gone on to star on Disney Channel, Lifetime Network, CSI, Law and Order, My Wife and Kids, Dark Water, Step Brothers, Power Rangers, and many different roles on the “Big Screen” and Broadway.
Branden's goal with his management company is to bring all his knowledge and industry connections together to create a great management company in LA for finding and developing talent. Branden has always been different in how he views the entertainment industry and because of his forward thinking and tremendous ability to recognize new talent; there are truly no limits to what he is capable of. Branden has always been a leader, not a follower and looks forward to becoming the leader in all aspects of the entertainment industry.
He does not require people to relocate to California but does require that they are available to come out for auditions. He will sit down with talent that he is interested in and Craze to establish a game plan on what you are willing to do.
The more you are in the process and the more time you put into auditions, the more work you will receive.
What to prepare for:
Actors will need to prepare a 30 second- 1 minute Monologue of your choice
Models will need to bring in a portfolio and/or photos
Singers will need to prepare a 30 second- 1 minute song of your choice. You will sing it acapella.
Dancers will need to prepare a short 30 second- 1 minute routine. Please bring your own music.
If you are interested in being submitted email Craze Agency at crazeagency@sisna.com
Include
1-Name
2-Age
3-Resume
4-Photo
5-The areas you would like to be considered for
We will let you know if they would like to meet!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Craze Agency key acting tips
1- When you are booked for any job write down the director, producer, casting director, TV Network etc... You need this info. For your resume. Also remember the part you played. (If it was extra work you must put that in a separate Extra category not acting). Always update your resume the day you do the project. You would not believe the amount of work people lose out on because their resumes are not updated.
2- To insure payment when you are booked on a job, please remember to bring appropriate ID and fill out all forms legibly and correctly. Also keep track of the dates you work and what job it was just in case.
3- Keep your look close to the photos your agent uses to promote you, or you must update the photos. Clients really get upset when you do not match your photo or if we send you out to meet them and you have gained or lost weight, have longer hair or a different color we could lose that client permanently.
4- Never say a negative word on set. Even among fellow actors or models. Even about other agencies. It never helps you or us in the long run! Let's take the high road even though many people and agencies don't.
5- A successful Modeling and Acting career is like any other career it takes time, persistence, dedication, knowledge, skill and patience!
6- Many National Clients take time to pay you, even when your agent bills them with a 30 day voucher. We all hate it as bad as you do, (we all have bills to pay). Often they have 2-3 clients they bill to get you paid. Legitimate agents will do everything in their power to collect, but it has always been that way and will probably never change with the big national companies. They know they get a lot of people work so if you harass them too much the client will just use someone else.
7- Do not accept an audition unless you are 100% sure you can make it and be on time. Usually agents are limited in the time slots we have and we do not have time to replace you. We also give the casting director a list the night before and they will too be busy the next day of the audition for us to schedule someone else with them. They just figure you are unreliable.
8- No matter how you feel inside you have to portray self confidence when you are interviewed. Clients never hire people who let them know they are new at this or who are not a polished finished product.
9- Don't show it or be shocked if the audition is not what you visualized. A pro expects it to always be different and is ready to make quick on the spot adjustments. They almost want it to be tough because they know the amateur will let it affect them. Half of success in this business is
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Being very adaptable on the fly. That is why it takes training and experience for many of the jobs.
10- Always just have fun with this business. Clients love to be around smiling, funny, happy people. Many actors, models get too serious when they audition because they feel the pressure.
11- If a client ask you what your rate is say, call my agent or let us know. That is our job and we will make sure to get documents signed if needed and get you the best rate possible for that type of project. Usually clients that do not want to initially go through agents will either never pay or low ball you or work in an unprofessional manner. Plus you are responsible to let the agency know about these projects.
12- If you need an agent research the Better Business Bureau, call your local Film Commission and ask casting directors who they use. If you live in the western U.S. except California contact the Craze Agency 801-438-0067, www.crazeagency.com
2- To insure payment when you are booked on a job, please remember to bring appropriate ID and fill out all forms legibly and correctly. Also keep track of the dates you work and what job it was just in case.
3- Keep your look close to the photos your agent uses to promote you, or you must update the photos. Clients really get upset when you do not match your photo or if we send you out to meet them and you have gained or lost weight, have longer hair or a different color we could lose that client permanently.
4- Never say a negative word on set. Even among fellow actors or models. Even about other agencies. It never helps you or us in the long run! Let's take the high road even though many people and agencies don't.
5- A successful Modeling and Acting career is like any other career it takes time, persistence, dedication, knowledge, skill and patience!
6- Many National Clients take time to pay you, even when your agent bills them with a 30 day voucher. We all hate it as bad as you do, (we all have bills to pay). Often they have 2-3 clients they bill to get you paid. Legitimate agents will do everything in their power to collect, but it has always been that way and will probably never change with the big national companies. They know they get a lot of people work so if you harass them too much the client will just use someone else.
7- Do not accept an audition unless you are 100% sure you can make it and be on time. Usually agents are limited in the time slots we have and we do not have time to replace you. We also give the casting director a list the night before and they will too be busy the next day of the audition for us to schedule someone else with them. They just figure you are unreliable.
8- No matter how you feel inside you have to portray self confidence when you are interviewed. Clients never hire people who let them know they are new at this or who are not a polished finished product.
9- Don't show it or be shocked if the audition is not what you visualized. A pro expects it to always be different and is ready to make quick on the spot adjustments. They almost want it to be tough because they know the amateur will let it affect them. Half of success in this business is
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Being very adaptable on the fly. That is why it takes training and experience for many of the jobs.
10- Always just have fun with this business. Clients love to be around smiling, funny, happy people. Many actors, models get too serious when they audition because they feel the pressure.
11- If a client ask you what your rate is say, call my agent or let us know. That is our job and we will make sure to get documents signed if needed and get you the best rate possible for that type of project. Usually clients that do not want to initially go through agents will either never pay or low ball you or work in an unprofessional manner. Plus you are responsible to let the agency know about these projects.
12- If you need an agent research the Better Business Bureau, call your local Film Commission and ask casting directors who they use. If you live in the western U.S. except California contact the Craze Agency 801-438-0067, www.crazeagency.com
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Models and Actors advice to further your career from Craze Agency
When we get complaints from hiring clients or if a talent does not perform well it's usually because they have not practiced or read this information.
1-Please do not go out or submit for on an audition unless we have approved your headshot, portfolio and resume that you will be using.
2-Before going to a job or audition please make 100% sure you know the address and directions. If at all possible go the day before or very early. You cannot be late or panicky. We often get calls when we are not open or last minute calls of talent forgetting the address or lost and usually it is too late to help! First impressions are so very important in this industry.
3-When you are auditioning in front of a camera and are asked to slate , wait for them to say slate or action or camera rolling then look directly into the camera and say “Hello my name is (first and last name) ____________________.
(Please do not rush it, sound confidant and give them a sincere smile). If you would like to (but not mandatory) you can also say I am represented by the Craze Agency and I am auditioning for the role of (example) Mary. If you are under 18 say your age.
(If they ask you any questions on camera just listen to them and answer them confidently). After you have slated you then read your scene to the reader NOT THE CAMERA! (If you are not 100% sure of yourself please attend a class the next time Craze President Troy Lee is offering them, I guarantee you it will help immensely).
4- When you are booked for any job, write down the director, producer, casting director, TV Network etc. You need this information for your resume. Talent will often call Craze a few months after the project and seek the info. It is hard for us to remember every detail because we literally book thousands of different jobs. Remember name of the part or character you played. (If it was extra work you must put that in a separate Extra category not acting). Always update your resume the day you do the project and get us copies. You would not believe the amount of work people lose out on because their resumes are not updated or we do not have any and they are not updated on our database.
This also applies to getting copies or tearsheets from clients for your own personal portfolio. Again talent will often call Craze a few months after the project asking for a copy. Often times clients will move on to their next project as well as Craze. We are constantly working to get you new and exciting opportunities.
5- To insure payment when you are booked on jobs that are SAG film projects, please remember to bring appropriate ID and fill out all forms legibly and correctly. Keep a copy. Also keep track of the dates you work the name of the client and what the job was just in case.
If it is not a SAG project Craze agency will generally bill the client and we will contact you when they have paid.
6- Keep your look close to the agency approved photos we use to promote you or you must update the photos. Clients really get upset when you do not match your photo or if we send you out to meet them and you have gained or lost weight, have longer hair or a different color of hair, etc. We could lose that client permanently. The reason you have photos is so they know exactly what you look like. This is why we refer you to photographers that understand this. Don't think you can just get by, because a legitimate agency cannot promote you without the correct photos. Also do not use a different photo than we suggest because you like it better. We know what is appropriate for you, this is our job. Some actors have seen other actors with different agencies use photocopies or poor quality headshots and say to us “they were able to get the audition with a photocopy so why is it a big deal”. The reason it is a big deal is because chances are that photo will go directly into the client’s garbage can and that person will be thought of as an amateur. Also, that talent and or agency does not realize they have probably missed out on numerous auditions because in this business first impression is everything!
7- Never ever say a negative word among fellow actors or models or clients! Even about other agencies. It never helps you or us in the long run! Let's all take the high road even though many people and agencies don't. It is better to not say anything unless it is positive. It always catches up with people. Sometimes it really is irritating to hear others bad mouth or say unsubstantiated comments about you, the clients or us, but those people usually burn enough bridges over time and end up out of the industry.
8- A successful Modeling and Acting career is like any other career, it takes time, persistence, dedication, knowledge, skill and patience! We work with almost every major client in our region. We do everything in our power to represent each and every one of you effectively. Sometimes there are not any opportunities that your look and skill level match, other times you will be too busy to do everything offered. Try to be well rounded, you will receive many more bookings. We do everything in our power to get you booked.
9- Many National Clients will take their sweet time to pay you and us, even when we bill them with a 30-60 day voucher. We hate it as bad as you do (we all have bills to pay). We will do everything in our power to collect but it has always been that way and will probably never change with the some of the big national companies and even some local companies. They know they get a lot of people work so if you harass them too much the client will just use someone else next time. Many times the specific client that pays you the talent, has to first bill one or two other clients for them to get paid, and many times each of those clients are on a 30-day voucher. Unfortunately it is the agency and talent that are paid last. It has always been that way. Trust us; you will be paid as soon as possible!!! If you cannot work under their system do not accept the job. Usually the Major Films do not take more than 30 days. Talent that threatens us will not be sent out again, because it is out of our control. Please remember we are not the ones paying you to do the job. We do promise to do everything we can to help; we all want to get paid for our efforts.
10- Do not accept an audition unless you are 100% sure you can make it and be on time. Usually we are limited in the time slots we have and we do not have time to replace you. We also give the casting director a list the night before. It is too hard the next day of the audition for us to schedule someone else with them. They just figure you are unreliable. We always hear back from them! If you do not show up on time to auditions we cannot represent you.
11- When we post castings with age ranges for example 19-24 years old that usually means the client wants a 22 year old. Only respond if you fit the profile closely. Do not respond with things like I am 29 or 16 but I look much younger or older. Sometimes we get talent that say things like I have been told I can play much younger or older. Sometimes this is may be true but trust our judgment, we know what you can play, we would be crazy not to send you if you fit the description and the client would allow us to do so. Some jobs have an 18 and up age category if it says that do not respond if you are less than 18 years of age. They will not hire you.
12-Remember if you are difficult or bothersome for us to work with we will definitely not send you to meet our clients. All it takes is one bad experience and we can lose a valuable client we have worked years to land.
13- No matter how you feel inside at the time of an audition, you must portray self-confidence when you are interviewed. Clients never hire people who let them know they are new at this or who are not a polished finished product. You just cannot have excuses if you expect to be successful at this.
14- Do not show it or be shocked if the audition is not what you visualized. It usually isn’t the way you think it is going to be. There is not one set way every client auditions! A pro expects it to always be different and is ready to make quick on the spot adjustments. The pro does not mind if it is a tough audition because they know the amateur will let it affect them. Half of success in this business is being very adaptable on the fly. That is why it often takes continual training and experience to book the larger higher paying projects. The more prepared you are the less likely things will throw you off.
15- Just have fun with this business. Clients love to be around smiling, funny, happy people. Many actors, models get too serious when they audition because they feel the pressure. It then shows up to the clients. You need to make the clients feel comfortable with you. Enjoy the journey; often it’s better than the final result!
16- If a client contacts you personally, asks you your rate or would like to book you say, “Call my agent at the Craze Agency”, or let Craze know and we will contact them and work out the deal.
That is our job and we will make sure to get documents signed if needed and get you the best rate possible for that type of project. We know what you are worth in the market! Usually the clients that do not want to initially go through agents or behind our backs will either never pay or low ball you or work in an unprofessional manner. Plus you are responsible to let the agency know about these projects anyway. If we hear about it though the grapevine we will stop prompting you. We are here to be your Acting, Modeling and Extra agent and will take care of you!
17-Try to read your Craze casting site at least twice a day if not more!!!!
Many projects are last minute or only a day's notice. Some are on a first come first serve basis. Become very familiar with computers almost everyone in our industry is going that way. Read the casting call carefully, we receive tons of calls and emails asking questions that are answered on the casting call. We let you know as much info. As we have on each call. Sometimes we receive emails from talent like this. "I have been receiving tons of castings but recently have not received any I fit, please find me work! This will not help us help you! We cannot create new jobs out of thin air. We are relentless in our pursuit of work because we want to make money too!! If we have not talked to you or emailed you anything that you fit be patient or occasionally remind us that you are willing and available. Also please only ask questions that are absolutely important. We receive 100’s of emails and want to spend our time finding and negotiating you work! Use common sense. Occasionally we get the comment that talent only wants us to send them audition notices that they fit. There are many reasons why we cannot do this (trust us; it is not feasible with our time constraints).
Just delete them.
18-When we give you advice it is based on our wisdom from well over 25 years of 9-10 hours per day working with tens of thousands of good and bad hiring clients and talents. We thoroughly understand what is needed for the local, national and international markets and your specific talents in those markets and the budgets that you and the clients have and the ability to maximize all of these things. For some reason some talent think they know more than we do and always do it the hard way. Or they will take the advice from a couple of people who work in only one of the 100's of areas we promote in. It never works and we both then become frustrated! Yes you should use your best-educated judgment in the final analysis but trust our expertise. I would never tell a doctor how to treat and diagnose me, or an airline pilot how to fly the plane. Let us do our job; it will pay off for you in the future!
19- We have your best interest in mind and appreciate your hard work, loyalty and referrals. We are going to continue to grow and are always trying our best to improve and serve you better. We believe we have the most efficient and organized system out there, and will continue to work hard to assist you. Sometimes we know some talent would like us to spend more time visiting or talking with them on the phone etc., we want to spend our time finding you jobs and then assisting and negotiating them successfully. We want a long lasting, positive relationship and hope for nothing but the best for you! We really appreciate the opportunity to represent you and take the job seriously.
Sincerely,
Troy Lee
CEO Craze Agency
1-Please do not go out or submit for on an audition unless we have approved your headshot, portfolio and resume that you will be using.
2-Before going to a job or audition please make 100% sure you know the address and directions. If at all possible go the day before or very early. You cannot be late or panicky. We often get calls when we are not open or last minute calls of talent forgetting the address or lost and usually it is too late to help! First impressions are so very important in this industry.
3-When you are auditioning in front of a camera and are asked to slate , wait for them to say slate or action or camera rolling then look directly into the camera and say “Hello my name is (first and last name) ____________________.
(Please do not rush it, sound confidant and give them a sincere smile). If you would like to (but not mandatory) you can also say I am represented by the Craze Agency and I am auditioning for the role of (example) Mary. If you are under 18 say your age.
(If they ask you any questions on camera just listen to them and answer them confidently). After you have slated you then read your scene to the reader NOT THE CAMERA! (If you are not 100% sure of yourself please attend a class the next time Craze President Troy Lee is offering them, I guarantee you it will help immensely).
4- When you are booked for any job, write down the director, producer, casting director, TV Network etc. You need this information for your resume. Talent will often call Craze a few months after the project and seek the info. It is hard for us to remember every detail because we literally book thousands of different jobs. Remember name of the part or character you played. (If it was extra work you must put that in a separate Extra category not acting). Always update your resume the day you do the project and get us copies. You would not believe the amount of work people lose out on because their resumes are not updated or we do not have any and they are not updated on our database.
This also applies to getting copies or tearsheets from clients for your own personal portfolio. Again talent will often call Craze a few months after the project asking for a copy. Often times clients will move on to their next project as well as Craze. We are constantly working to get you new and exciting opportunities.
5- To insure payment when you are booked on jobs that are SAG film projects, please remember to bring appropriate ID and fill out all forms legibly and correctly. Keep a copy. Also keep track of the dates you work the name of the client and what the job was just in case.
If it is not a SAG project Craze agency will generally bill the client and we will contact you when they have paid.
6- Keep your look close to the agency approved photos we use to promote you or you must update the photos. Clients really get upset when you do not match your photo or if we send you out to meet them and you have gained or lost weight, have longer hair or a different color of hair, etc. We could lose that client permanently. The reason you have photos is so they know exactly what you look like. This is why we refer you to photographers that understand this. Don't think you can just get by, because a legitimate agency cannot promote you without the correct photos. Also do not use a different photo than we suggest because you like it better. We know what is appropriate for you, this is our job. Some actors have seen other actors with different agencies use photocopies or poor quality headshots and say to us “they were able to get the audition with a photocopy so why is it a big deal”. The reason it is a big deal is because chances are that photo will go directly into the client’s garbage can and that person will be thought of as an amateur. Also, that talent and or agency does not realize they have probably missed out on numerous auditions because in this business first impression is everything!
7- Never ever say a negative word among fellow actors or models or clients! Even about other agencies. It never helps you or us in the long run! Let's all take the high road even though many people and agencies don't. It is better to not say anything unless it is positive. It always catches up with people. Sometimes it really is irritating to hear others bad mouth or say unsubstantiated comments about you, the clients or us, but those people usually burn enough bridges over time and end up out of the industry.
8- A successful Modeling and Acting career is like any other career, it takes time, persistence, dedication, knowledge, skill and patience! We work with almost every major client in our region. We do everything in our power to represent each and every one of you effectively. Sometimes there are not any opportunities that your look and skill level match, other times you will be too busy to do everything offered. Try to be well rounded, you will receive many more bookings. We do everything in our power to get you booked.
9- Many National Clients will take their sweet time to pay you and us, even when we bill them with a 30-60 day voucher. We hate it as bad as you do (we all have bills to pay). We will do everything in our power to collect but it has always been that way and will probably never change with the some of the big national companies and even some local companies. They know they get a lot of people work so if you harass them too much the client will just use someone else next time. Many times the specific client that pays you the talent, has to first bill one or two other clients for them to get paid, and many times each of those clients are on a 30-day voucher. Unfortunately it is the agency and talent that are paid last. It has always been that way. Trust us; you will be paid as soon as possible!!! If you cannot work under their system do not accept the job. Usually the Major Films do not take more than 30 days. Talent that threatens us will not be sent out again, because it is out of our control. Please remember we are not the ones paying you to do the job. We do promise to do everything we can to help; we all want to get paid for our efforts.
10- Do not accept an audition unless you are 100% sure you can make it and be on time. Usually we are limited in the time slots we have and we do not have time to replace you. We also give the casting director a list the night before. It is too hard the next day of the audition for us to schedule someone else with them. They just figure you are unreliable. We always hear back from them! If you do not show up on time to auditions we cannot represent you.
11- When we post castings with age ranges for example 19-24 years old that usually means the client wants a 22 year old. Only respond if you fit the profile closely. Do not respond with things like I am 29 or 16 but I look much younger or older. Sometimes we get talent that say things like I have been told I can play much younger or older. Sometimes this is may be true but trust our judgment, we know what you can play, we would be crazy not to send you if you fit the description and the client would allow us to do so. Some jobs have an 18 and up age category if it says that do not respond if you are less than 18 years of age. They will not hire you.
12-Remember if you are difficult or bothersome for us to work with we will definitely not send you to meet our clients. All it takes is one bad experience and we can lose a valuable client we have worked years to land.
13- No matter how you feel inside at the time of an audition, you must portray self-confidence when you are interviewed. Clients never hire people who let them know they are new at this or who are not a polished finished product. You just cannot have excuses if you expect to be successful at this.
14- Do not show it or be shocked if the audition is not what you visualized. It usually isn’t the way you think it is going to be. There is not one set way every client auditions! A pro expects it to always be different and is ready to make quick on the spot adjustments. The pro does not mind if it is a tough audition because they know the amateur will let it affect them. Half of success in this business is being very adaptable on the fly. That is why it often takes continual training and experience to book the larger higher paying projects. The more prepared you are the less likely things will throw you off.
15- Just have fun with this business. Clients love to be around smiling, funny, happy people. Many actors, models get too serious when they audition because they feel the pressure. It then shows up to the clients. You need to make the clients feel comfortable with you. Enjoy the journey; often it’s better than the final result!
16- If a client contacts you personally, asks you your rate or would like to book you say, “Call my agent at the Craze Agency”, or let Craze know and we will contact them and work out the deal.
That is our job and we will make sure to get documents signed if needed and get you the best rate possible for that type of project. We know what you are worth in the market! Usually the clients that do not want to initially go through agents or behind our backs will either never pay or low ball you or work in an unprofessional manner. Plus you are responsible to let the agency know about these projects anyway. If we hear about it though the grapevine we will stop prompting you. We are here to be your Acting, Modeling and Extra agent and will take care of you!
17-Try to read your Craze casting site at least twice a day if not more!!!!
Many projects are last minute or only a day's notice. Some are on a first come first serve basis. Become very familiar with computers almost everyone in our industry is going that way. Read the casting call carefully, we receive tons of calls and emails asking questions that are answered on the casting call. We let you know as much info. As we have on each call. Sometimes we receive emails from talent like this. "I have been receiving tons of castings but recently have not received any I fit, please find me work! This will not help us help you! We cannot create new jobs out of thin air. We are relentless in our pursuit of work because we want to make money too!! If we have not talked to you or emailed you anything that you fit be patient or occasionally remind us that you are willing and available. Also please only ask questions that are absolutely important. We receive 100’s of emails and want to spend our time finding and negotiating you work! Use common sense. Occasionally we get the comment that talent only wants us to send them audition notices that they fit. There are many reasons why we cannot do this (trust us; it is not feasible with our time constraints).
Just delete them.
18-When we give you advice it is based on our wisdom from well over 25 years of 9-10 hours per day working with tens of thousands of good and bad hiring clients and talents. We thoroughly understand what is needed for the local, national and international markets and your specific talents in those markets and the budgets that you and the clients have and the ability to maximize all of these things. For some reason some talent think they know more than we do and always do it the hard way. Or they will take the advice from a couple of people who work in only one of the 100's of areas we promote in. It never works and we both then become frustrated! Yes you should use your best-educated judgment in the final analysis but trust our expertise. I would never tell a doctor how to treat and diagnose me, or an airline pilot how to fly the plane. Let us do our job; it will pay off for you in the future!
19- We have your best interest in mind and appreciate your hard work, loyalty and referrals. We are going to continue to grow and are always trying our best to improve and serve you better. We believe we have the most efficient and organized system out there, and will continue to work hard to assist you. Sometimes we know some talent would like us to spend more time visiting or talking with them on the phone etc., we want to spend our time finding you jobs and then assisting and negotiating them successfully. We want a long lasting, positive relationship and hope for nothing but the best for you! We really appreciate the opportunity to represent you and take the job seriously.
Sincerely,
Troy Lee
CEO Craze Agency
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Craze Agency now casting Walmart Black Friday Event! Paying!!!!
Craze Agency has an event coming up for Black Friday and is booking over 100 Walmart Stores.
Craze Agency is looking for Hundreds of Promo Models, Talent and Demonstrators for our huge Walmart Event. Pay is $15-$20 per hour depending on job.
We are looking for people 18-50 in Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Washington and Wyoming.
Craze Agency also books dozens of events each month.
Craze Agency books models, actors and extras! Craze Agency works on a commission basis. We value integrity, hard work and loyalty. We are licensed with all government bureaus.
A Rating and proud member of the Better Business Bureau.
To apply go to http://www.crazeagency.com/application.php
or call us at 801-438-0067
Craze Agency is the foremost talent and modeling agency for actors, models and extras in the Intermountain region. Craze Agency is a PURE AGENCY, NOT a training center. There are no up-front fees required to be represented by us. We do not require you to take classes.
Craze Agency is looking for Hundreds of Promo Models, Talent and Demonstrators for our huge Walmart Event. Pay is $15-$20 per hour depending on job.
We are looking for people 18-50 in Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Washington and Wyoming.
Craze Agency also books dozens of events each month.
Craze Agency books models, actors and extras! Craze Agency works on a commission basis. We value integrity, hard work and loyalty. We are licensed with all government bureaus.
A Rating and proud member of the Better Business Bureau.
To apply go to http://www.crazeagency.com/application.php
or call us at 801-438-0067
Craze Agency is the foremost talent and modeling agency for actors, models and extras in the Intermountain region. Craze Agency is a PURE AGENCY, NOT a training center. There are no up-front fees required to be represented by us. We do not require you to take classes.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Craze Agency Castiing Calls and Auditions Coming up!
National Baby and Child Model Search offers monthly prizes,
talent agent exposure and a chance to win a year of representation with Ford
Models.
Campus Event, Male or Female ages 18-30, BOISE AND SPOKANE
... Below are details for a poster installer needed for a National Campus
Campaign for Sprint.
Male or Female age 18-30 needed.
Poster Install
Date: Needs to be completed between November 8th &
12th
Pay Rate:
Poster Installer: $50 up to 100 posters
Arches National Park, Utah Seeking models for a commercial / print photo shoot / non union
Male / Female ages 20 - 45 All ethnicities
Description: You should be athletic (outdoorsy, not body builders),
good/interesting looking, energetic, have a lot of character, urban, hip,
fashionable.
...Surfers, mountain bikers, drivers, snowboarders is a plus but not a must.
Compensation: $300/per day Buyout
Casting Extras for, "The Letter Writer" Feature Film Produced and Directed by Christian Vuissa
for BYU TV
Low budget independent
Tentative shoot schedule: begin November 6, for 14 days
Filming in Utah County, Salt Lake County Pay TBD
Wyoming Holiday Mall Programs need Promo Models, Males and Females ages 18-40, Merrier
Shopping (Black Friday) means giving the shopper what they want and
when they want it.
On Black Friday,
that means offering retailer discounts, freebies, value added and a fun mall
...experience early in the morning! Paying
Casting for Returned Sister Missionaries for Photo Shoot, ages 22-25, Utah-LDS Casting is looking for recently returned Sister missionaries of all ethnicities, for a new brochure on dressing and grooming standards for sister missionaries. Modeling experience is a plus. Who: Women 22-25 years old, ...all ethnicities, re...turned missionaries, sizes 0-16 They will choose 20 models paying
We have a client that is going to be in need of some Featured Talent for a
short marketing video for Novell. They are going to need a variety of Males and Females, ages from late 20's
and up, any Ethnicity. This Wednesday, November 3- Friday, November 5
starting at 12:00pm and working into the evening in south Provo ea...ch day.
You can work all 3 days or any combo of days.
Pay is $90 per day!!
Boise-Auditions for Leaving Iowa December 12, 2 p.m. & December 13, at 7 p.m. in the
greenroom.
Needed- 3 Men, 3 Women, ages 25-50.
No preparation or appointment necessary.
Boise -Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
December 4th, 10:00am and December 7th at 7:30pm at
talent agent exposure and a chance to win a year of representation with Ford
Models.
Campus Event, Male or Female ages 18-30, BOISE AND SPOKANE
... Below are details for a poster installer needed for a National Campus
Campaign for Sprint.
Male or Female age 18-30 needed.
Poster Install
Date: Needs to be completed between November 8th &
12th
Pay Rate:
Poster Installer: $50 up to 100 posters
Arches National Park, Utah Seeking models for a commercial / print photo shoot / non union
Male / Female ages 20 - 45 All ethnicities
Description: You should be athletic (outdoorsy, not body builders),
good/interesting looking, energetic, have a lot of character, urban, hip,
fashionable.
...Surfers, mountain bikers, drivers, snowboarders is a plus but not a must.
Compensation: $300/per day Buyout
Casting Extras for, "The Letter Writer" Feature Film Produced and Directed by Christian Vuissa
for BYU TV
Low budget independent
Tentative shoot schedule: begin November 6, for 14 days
Filming in Utah County, Salt Lake County Pay TBD
Wyoming Holiday Mall Programs need Promo Models, Males and Females ages 18-40, Merrier
Shopping (Black Friday) means giving the shopper what they want and
when they want it.
On Black Friday,
that means offering retailer discounts, freebies, value added and a fun mall
...experience early in the morning! Paying
Casting for Returned Sister Missionaries for Photo Shoot, ages 22-25, Utah-LDS Casting is looking for recently returned Sister missionaries of all ethnicities, for a new brochure on dressing and grooming standards for sister missionaries. Modeling experience is a plus. Who: Women 22-25 years old, ...all ethnicities, re...turned missionaries, sizes 0-16 They will choose 20 models paying
We have a client that is going to be in need of some Featured Talent for a
short marketing video for Novell. They are going to need a variety of Males and Females, ages from late 20's
and up, any Ethnicity. This Wednesday, November 3- Friday, November 5
starting at 12:00pm and working into the evening in south Provo ea...ch day.
You can work all 3 days or any combo of days.
Pay is $90 per day!!
Boise-Auditions for Leaving Iowa December 12, 2 p.m. & December 13, at 7 p.m. in the
greenroom.
Needed- 3 Men, 3 Women, ages 25-50.
No preparation or appointment necessary.
Boise -Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
December 4th, 10:00am and December 7th at 7:30pm at
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