The short answer is no. No, no, no! How do I know? I called SAG-AFTRA months ago and had a long discussion with them. If you receive an audition request or posting requesting talent who are only “union” talent, meaning SAG-AFTRA or Ficore, submit anyway even if you are not a union talent. A union […]
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Does a Talent Need a Manager?
In the entertainment industry, there’s many ways to find acting, modeling and voice over opportunities. Some talent like to have professionals assist them to find the “bigger jobs”. Some talent never want to share a penny of their income and find all of their work on their own, some find the right agent who doesn’t […]
Things Your Agent Needs to Know When You are on Set
In most instances, if a talent books a job through an agent, the proper procedures occur, passing the wand of communication from agent to talent and talent being responsible to show up on time and being prepared for the shoot date and/ or record date. If you are an adult, you are fully responsible for […]
All Files Submitted Must be Labeled Appropriately and Filled out Electronically
In today’s digital age, anyone can create, edit, revise and send documents quickly from their computer or mobile devices. Unfortunately, these devices make it easy for people to slack and not take the time to label said file as requested or with their first and last name. Why does labeling a document or photo matter? […]
Sticking to Commitments & Not Emailing Your Agent Every Hour
In the entertainment industry, everything is rush rush until you are booked, then you as a talent are stuck waiting for details for said shoot. Additionally if you are put on hold, first refusal or are pinned it’s the same situation. Behind the scenes, we cannot see what is happening, in the end these people […]
Why You Should Always List your Commercial Bookings on your Resume
Since Impressive Talent was created, we’ve been informing talent from all walks of life that commercial credits are a must have in the entertainment industry. Frequently we see this: Commercial (credits to be provided upon request) The above is not acceptable on any resume. It actually implies that you have no commercial credits. On the […]