I started the grueling task of search for commercial talent agent representation. I will begin submitting to agents this August. I'm quickly learning this process is similar to finding and submitting to a university to attend in the fall. Agents however, do not offer promotional videos like colleges. In my mind, I want to find a mid-sized agency that has the connections to move my career forward. Analogy: I want to attend an Ivy League with small classes and a tight-knit community. Rather than a Harvard or Yale that are massive and I may get lost in the shuffle (i.e. ICM or CAA), I want someplace like Denison University (e.g. Clear Talent Group). During this search, I'm mentally creating promotional videos for the talent agencies I'm most interested in to help me visualize the agency and my place within its structure. I created extensive lists of questions for myself and for the prospective talent agents.
If you are looking for an agent in Los Angeles, New York, or anywhere within the continental United States, you can locate them here:
ASSOCIATION OF TALENT AGENTS:
https://www.agentassociation.com/
SAG-AFTRA FRANCHISED AGENTS (NATIONAL LIST):
https://www.sagaftra.org/contracts-industry-resources/agents-managers/ab...
Selecting an agency to represent you is like searching for a university to attend in the fall:
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Thanks for posting the links, Matthew Gross. Hope you find an agent and have an incredible 2024! Can't wait to see you in commercials! Or do commercial talent agents get actors other jobs too (TV, film, etc.)?
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Commercial agents focus on commercial, industrials and print jobs. Across the board agencies do it all. ATA list provided includes literary agents.
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Thanks for explaining, Matthew Gross.
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You've inspired me Matthew Gross I have the same goal, find an agent in 2024. There is no reason I cannot be auditiioning for local commercials. Thank you
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I'm cheering for you to get an agent in 2024, Suzanne Bronson! Then I can say "I know her!" when I see you in commercials, magazines, etc. You too, Matthew Gross!