When you're working in Hollywood, it can be tough to break in and sustain a career. There are people who get paid to shepherd you along the way. Those people are agents and managers. Each of them takes 10% of your earnings, but what do they actually do? Today we're going to look at what agents and managers do, what makes them different, and what makes them similar. So let's dive in! What's an agent? An agent is someone who belongs to the ATA, and is licensed by the State to represent clients like writers, directors, and actors. To get licensed, an agent has to put up a $50,000 bond to the state guaranteeing payments to clients. You have to keep this certification up to date and they have to keep all their bank accounts separate. They also have to register their business with the State as either a Corporation or an LLC. Agents are the only people allowed to negotiate or sign a contract for a client to work on a production. What are the big agencies? Want to learn how to find an agent? Start by looking where they live. The largest talent agencies are: Creative Artists Agency (CAA)William Morris Endeavor (WME)United Talent Agency (UTA)International Creative Management Partners (ICM)GershParadigmAgency Of The Performing Arts (APA)Verve What does an agent do for their client? Agents submit, pitch, and negotiate work on their clients' behalf for commercials, voiceover, television, film, digital series, and streaming work. Agents usually help set the...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 23 September, 2024