It wasn’t until I was 14 years old that I obtained my first talent agent. If it wasn’t for the continual education my mother went through in regards to the acting industry, I would have been signed by scam artists long before being signed by a legitimate talent agency. As a parent of a child ...
As a professional actor, I am continually bombarded by questions from young actors or those who are just curious about this business. While some of the questions may range from, “Do they really get naked?” to, “Are celebrities really as crazy as they seem?” however, one of the most commonly asked questions is, “What makes ...
Denver, Colorado is known as the Mile High City because its elevation is exactly one mile above sea level. While Denver is known for its beautiful vistas, it is also home to a plethora of film, TV shows, commercials and print advertisements. If you are a professional actor or a beginner performer, you need to ...
Becoming a talent agent is one of the most rewarding careers for a person in the entertainment industry because they offer new and undiscovered talents a chance to fulfill their dream. While the journey to becoming an agent can be a rigorous one, it can also be profitable if done correctly. But be warned — ...
“Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely,” said Lord Acton. I read the news today, oh boy, about a good Jewish boy from Brooklyn that sold his Jackson Pollock to buy the news. Sounds like a lead into some kind of ballad. According to Editor and Publisher, the intrigue surrounding the troubled Tribune Co. ...
Finding a talent agent for you or your child can be a tiring and confusing task for the industry newcomer. There are so many agencies out there and there are many scams and fly-by-night “agents” out there. Here are a few general guidelines to follow: Fees: A legit talent agency does NOT charge any up-front ...
Becoming a professional actor is one of the hardest and confusing professions any person can take on. However, once you learn the tricks of the trade this business you will find that the difficulty of this indsutry will greatly reduce. Yet there are some aspects of this business that remain confusing to even the most ...
Think Canada, America’s north of the border neighbor, and you don’t usually muse music. You may mentally list ice hockey, maple syrup or bitter cold, even icy weather and snow, but fact is some of music’s biggest recording artists all hail from Canada. From the teen sensation of Justin Bieber (Baby) to the pop diva ...