actors

Can a Production Require All Talent Hired to be Current Union Members? Meaning SAG-AFTRA or Ficore?

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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 […]

Sticking to Commitments & Not Emailing Your Agent Every Hour

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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 Hire Talent Through an Agency? Free Auditions is at the Top of the List at Impressive Talent

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The never ending decision for talent seekers is, where to find talent?  How do they know the talent are professionals?  Will they accept your rate?  Will they be on time to the shoot or recording?  Will they even show up at all? When working with Impressive Talent, you have a full one stop shop. Our […]

How to find Talent for your Production, Film, Commercial, Ad or Campaign

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Everyone wants to be an actor.  Many say they are actors and have a well organized resume and documentation to back them  up.  Others say they are an actor and you can see by going to their YouTube channel, TikTok account or podcast.  That’s the issue, everyone has their own idea of what a professional […]

When you need to join the Union, SAG- AFTRA vs Ficore

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I wanted to share some information about being SAG- AFTRA versus being Ficore, which is just about the same thing except you are not limited to the types of jobs you can do if you go Ficore. SAG-AFTRA and Ficore are essentially the same thing.  You are a paying union member with a SAG ID […]