How to get a SAG agent to represent me?

Mattykins said:
Brian, I think what Michele said above was in reference to filmman asking her to refer him to an agent. There is a difference between sharing info and then asking for a reference on an online forum.

I guess sometimes it helps to read a thread and then comment rather than posting in the name of the interwebs for a comment clearly taken out of context.
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Yes, you're exactly right. Well now, this isn't the first stupid thing I've said around here. Always consider the source Matty. Always.
 
glad i read to the end of the thread after my last post too because i was about to put up my dukes and get down to it...lol...

and Matty thank you for that defense! i thought i did offer up lots of info and share...but huge difference between sharing some info and giving away everything i know that i make money off of to pay the rent! i mean...love you all but i still got to eat too!
 
Mattykins said:
Ahhh, I tried to forget about that night.... My attempt to sleep up the chain failed. I got nowhere.

See filmman - my lessons come from experience. :(
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dag nab it...talk about missing one...

lol Matty...see what happens when you slip out when a woman falls asleep! lol

lol i better be careful. someone may not read the entire thread again and the rumors about you and i will start. lol
 
You've already been given some solid advice, I can only add how I landed mine.

My first agent (acting) was through submissions. I queried several agencies around Hollywood and included my headshot, resume and a brief cover letter. I kept it simple. Some agents then requested a reel, so I sent that in. Some requested meetings, so I went. Eventually I landed a great agent and secured work for a while.

After I left acting and pursued my real passion (screenwriting) I landed my agent (ICM) through a referral. The agent then turned me on to my management team (NWE). That's that... wash, rinse, repeat.

Good luck! :)
 
referral -- that was the word I was looking for! I need a referral :-) not a recommendation.

I don't think it would be wise of me to start a new thread asking how to get a referral.

How does one get a referral?

Oops! There I go again.

I know, the same as a recommendation....

Back to square one. Send out pictures and resumes and a DVD screener.

Actually, I've talked to a lot of agents. They have submitted tens of thousands of pictures and resumes to me -- even some famous ones :-)

I could calling one of them and ask him or her what it takes to get them to represent me. I wonder what they will say? Oh, well, I'll try it soon, and if I hear something interesting, I'll relate it to you here.
 
filmman said:
How does one get a referral?
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Get to know another actor with a solid agent, usually through a class or workshop so this actor knows you have what it takes and that you are worthy of said referral. Nothing worse than someone you don't know asking you for a referral. Keep in mind, the person referring you is placing their own reputation on the line, so you need to earn that referral.
 
filmman said:
I could calling one of them and ask him or her what it takes to get them to represent me. I wonder what they will say? Oh, well, I'll try it soon, and if I hear something interesting, I'll relate it to you here.
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silly goose...you got a back door in...take advantage of it and if not...read what alveraz said again!

since i once was an agent i can tell you some will be happy to guide you since you have a working relationship with them. some might even take you on if you have hired and paid their talent. and some might wonder why you all the sudden want to be on the other side of the table. it will be a mixed bag of reactions so start with the ones where you have hired talent. they may feel they owe ya...so to speak!

alveraz said:
Get to know another actor with a solid agent, usually through a class or workshop so this actor knows you have what it takes and that you are worthy of said referral. Nothing worse than someone you don't know asking you for a referral. Keep in mind, the person referring you is placing their own reputation on the line, so you need to earn that referral.
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alvarez...i mentioned the Ross Report to him. is that where you got your lists to work from?
i am glad you mentioned that it is asking someone to put their reputation on the line. filmman got that point but others reading the thread could have missed it the way others (even me) said it...so kudos for stating it so clearly!
 
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