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ACTING AGENTS Actors may be interested in working theatrically (stage, film or television) as well as commercially. Agents will handle all types of acting work while others may specialize in a particular area. There are agents who just do television, there are agents who just do voice-overs and there are agents that might do film and television. Typically, the larger the agency, the more specialized their agents. An agent is responsible for getting you auditions. For that, they will take a standard 10% fee (of the gross of what you get paid for the job) when you get the job. A well established agent will have a number of contacts that may come in handy when getting you an audition. Also, agents have access to Breakdown Services . Breakdown Services allows them to see many roles that Casting Directors are looking for. These are not made available to the general public. Prices for Acting Agents Range from $5-7,000. MUSIC AGENTS In the music world, booking agents are different from Talent Manager s. Booking agents are the people that actually book shows for the artists they represent. They make all of the arrangements with the people promoting the shows. The booking agent presents the Promoter or producer of the concert with a performance agreement, which is the contract that stipulates the artist’s requirements, including but not limited to lighting, sound, meals, hotel accommodations and transportation. For concert buyers, they work to find the right artist that will fit in the need and budget that is available. Many of the major booking agencies refuse to represent clients who are not already signed to a major Record Label and have national distribution of their music. Because of this, artists on Independent Record Labels often seek representation with an independent booking agency. ), but is also used among the genre of Rave s and various DJ -related events. The cost factor of having a booking agent has to be weighed against what they can do for clients and buyers alike. Some agents represent several different types of artists, while others represent artists in one main area/genre. WRITER'S AGENTS CRUISE SHIP INDUSTRY Booking agents are also used for the Cruise Ship industry where several different categories of entertainers are needed. These can include individual musicians to be part of the ship's orchestra, small bands and ensembles as well as variety entertainers such as singers, instrumentalists, magicians, comedians and acrobats. Artists looking to work on cruise ships will sign an employment contract with the Cruise Line and a separate commission contract with the booking agent. SCAM AGENTS Unfortunately there are many people in the entertainment industry who try to take advantage of new comers. Do your research and make sure they are an established agency with a website. Be aware that no agency should ever charge you for representation, but there will be costs involved when you are starting out. An Agency may suggest you get new photos or training, and may have good contacts for you to take advantage of. If you sign with an agency who also offer photography and workshops, be sure to ask for proof of past bookings, such as client lists and current models tearsheets from booked work. No Agency has ever paid for a newcomers portfolio without being repaid for the costs after the talent begins working, so don't expect to be given handouts. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AGENTS AND MANAGERS
REFERENCES All You Need To Know About the Music Business: 6th Edition by Donald S. Passman Acting Is Everything: An Actor's Guidebook for a Successful Career in Los Angeles by Judy Kerr The Los Angeles Agent Book by K. Callan SEE ALSO |
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