Do you have a manager, agent or representative who helps you sign or close deals? Why or why not? If you do have one, how did you find them and how did you know they were the right one for you? These are some of the questions we asked some very talented folks from the community and we’ve shared their responses below.

Ali Ashtigo

I signed with East Coast Talent with Barbara Garvey back in 2015 when I was 24. That was when my professional acting career started I was referred to her by my best friend/business partner William Bush Anderson. Wanted to start here cause I had a connection here and I knew if I wanted to do professional acting I would need an agent also with Barbara it felt right compared to other agents at the time. I believe they decided to work with me because the saw potential in my look and then my acting ability from the monologue and head shots I submitted. Read more>>

Bindiya Schaefer

I signed with my agent, Ismita Hussain, from Great Dog Lit in June 2022 after participating in APIpit in early May! And, the funny thing is, I almost didn’t do APIpit. If a friend hadn’t reminded me, I would have totally missed out and Ismita and I might have never met…isn’t it funny how things work out? Read more>>

Jeremiah Cummings

Yes, I have an agent I’m signed with Bellah modeling agency and my agent name is Donna Bellah. I also, have a manager with Tammie Smith International and my manager name is Tammie Smith. I met my agent earlier this year and I decided to go with this company because I saw the company run as a family not as much as talent and agent. I like the professionalism and always put the talent first. As well as offering coaching and classes which is a big deal in this industry. Read more>>