Bonalicious, I keep hearing about managers and agents who LOVE actors who self-manage and then also about reps who HATE actors who self-manage. Of course, as an un-repped actor, I’ve been self-managing to GET to…
Posts tagged representation
Rank the Reps
A month ago, we talked about making sure your tools measure up if you’re on the great agent hunt as pilot season winds to a close. Most actors seeking new representation are planning to have…
Do Your Tools Measure Up?
If you’re like many actors out there, you’re probably using this first quarter of 2015 to research agents and managers, hoping to create a “hell-yes” target list so that — come drop season — you’re…
How to Get a Literary Agent
Howdy Bonnie! Question: I have a registered treatment with WGA; it’s for a VOD series, and it’s good. In fact, I’ve been told it’s so good I need an agent. Called WGA; they state I…
Ryan Kolbe: Why I Chose to Not Renew My Theatrical Agent Contract
No less than once a day, I’m told by eager actors, “I’ve *got* to get an agent! I just need *someone* to sign me!” My response is always the same: “Don’t rush this. It’s not…
Reader Share: Agent Drop Letter
Hi Bonnie, Thanks for all you do! I’ve gotten a LOT out of your advice, most recently from your columns on cover letters. (I’ve been looking for new representation, which I secured today — Yay!)…
Should I Ask for a Referral within My Agency?
Hey there Bonnie G! Firstly, thank you. Thanks for being here as a resource, for your support and encouragement, and also for your availability. I found you through Lesly Kahn’s recommendations blog and have listened…
Rep Relations: Having an Agent and a Manager
Having both an agent and a manager is like being the child of divorced parents. They may get along beautifully. They may be respectful of one another as they co-parent civilly. And they may make…
The IMDb-Pro Agency Client List
Hey Bon, I’m totally on my “Hooray! It’s drop season” marketing pitch. I’ve narrowed down my target agent list and I’ve started my “market the heck out of them” plan, but I have a QUESTION….
Agent Explains Why Actors Shouldn’t Put Their Phone Numbers on Their Resumes
The following exchange came about due to my advice that actors always keep their direct contact information on their resumes, profiles, websites, etc. My experience shows that those agents who *require* actors not share their…