discerning talent agencies
Perhaps you have no desire to work a desk job. Perhaps you have some pretty impressive talents and you think the world should benefit from the sharing of said talents. Perhaps your face is just right to star in a movie, or to sell America what it most wants. In other words, maybe the life you’re looking for is in modeling or acting.
The different jobs available out there are nearly limitless, as you may imagine — if you’re industrious and hard-working and dedicated. But first you’ve got to understand what a tricky world it is you’re entering, the talent world. A good talent agency can help you understand what’s going on. The agency walks you through the process right from the beginning, from getting your composites made to getting your first audition. So finding the right agency is very, very important. Because many are just looking for a quick buck off an optimistic kid like yourself.
Making Friends
There are a few tips when it comes to looking for your future talent agency. This is an important relationship, so take the search seriously. Make sure the agency is fully licensed; make sure it has a client list with names you recognize; make sure it has been working in the industry for long enough to have established some credibility.
Getting those composites done is your first step. These are the headshots and action shots that you’ll be carrying around to show casting directors; they’re your business cards. Many photographers can help you get these done; your talent agency often can too.
Finding a Fit
Like we said earlier, there are many, many jobs out there in the talent world. You could be a foot model or a hand model; you could find your face in magazine ads, on TV commercials or runway modeling; your voice might end up on radio. Or you could go the entertainment route, where live television shows and big and small budget films. Now if none of this interests you, there’s also the wild world of music videos, where you may enjoy dancing on a car or running in slow motion or otherwise getting paid to have a fine time being yourself — which is to say, being uniquely talented.
And even if you don’t think you’re the right kind of exotic person for this industry, don’t worry. Talent agencies are always seeking people of all kinds of looks to fit the need for all kinds of work. As for you, remember to work hard, remain dedicated, be charming, and get ready for when all eyes are suddenly on you.