You got the agent. Then what next?
Be pro-active!
And I mean, in any possible way – by updating your electronic profiles, IMDBPro, websites. By networking, which is crucial in our industry. By taking the classes, workshops etc. By reading industry news, watching the shows, so in another word, be educated and up to date with the “what is going on” in the industry, which is now, your industry!
Always remember to update your profile either it is Actors Access, Casting Network or another platform. Generally, I would say, it shouldn’t be any blank spaces on your electronic profile, except for the age. That should be left blank! J
Everything else should be filled in accordingly, your language abilities, accents, dialects, artistic abilities, athletics etc. and anything that would be important for the agent to know.
Passport and/or driver license
As long as I remember, there was always a dilemma if you should put the information about having a valid passport and driver license. At this time and state of our industry, I would yes, you should put it in your profile.
There are quite a few projects shot abroad. In these cases, the passport is required, and many times, there will not be much time to get the new one. Be sure that if you have a passport, it is valid for at least the next 6 months!
As far as driver’s license, or a motorcycle license there are a lot CD’s who say they need someone to drive a car. They may book a professional driver and that might have been true a while ago, but we can see more projects when casting is looking to book a talent, for particular roles, who actually have a valid driver license.
Networking
Probably one of the most important parts of being successful. Times have changed, the pandemic itself changed the way how we interact with people, but you still should do your part as far as networking. Meet people, attend industry events (film festivals, premiere, screenings, industry mixers). You never know. One meeting could change your life, your career!
Workshops
Always try to get better in your craft. Take classes, especially if you feel that there are weaker points in some areas of your acting. Get friendly with your coach, so even if you don’t take a class anymore, you can always ask for help with your auditions, especially if you got the opportunity to audition for the bigger role.
And finally – be educated! Read the industry news, so you know what is happening around you and what you can expect in the near future (new projects, new CEO promotions, union strikes etc).
Lastly, I want to invite you to my new Youtube Channel – https://youtu.be/CKKekX0TuN4
You will be able to hear stories and advice from not only my experience but also from my amazing industry guests.
See you there!
Cheers!
Fantastic stuff. I have read all of the entries so far. Thank you for leaving us this information. What may seem obvious to some agencies is not so obvious to talent and it is important that the public know the basics of how the “system” works.
Thank you