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.

Nicole Ruth Starrett

I always feel that referrals (from other industry colleagues that you trust) are the strongest way to create a strong initial foundation with potential representation — and thinking outside the box on referrals to new rep is helpful. For example, I was introduced to my current commercial comedy agent (who is THE BEST – shoutout Adam Lieblien!) through a comedy organization that I’ve worked with for years, called The RubyLA (also the best – Shoutout Lindsay Barrow and team!). Read more>>

Marie Solimena

I signed with my agent Peter K Agency back in May. I got in touch with this agency thanks to an actor that was on set with me during the filming of my very first feature. On a side note, it’s actually very funny how I got the part. I was in Burbank at a CVS pharmacy grabbing the last things I need prior to my trip to Italy (I’m Italian so I go back there every summer). An elderly man with a cowboy hat stopped me and asked if my any chance I was an actress. I usually don’t talk to strangers but he didn’t seem creepy at all so I decided to give it a shot. He started saying how I would be perfect for this role for a movie they were going to start filming in October in AZ. Read more>>

Tyjaya Starks

When you receive your first welcome email showcasing congratulations and welcome together is the most exciting thing in the world. The excitement of knowing that all your hard work has finally paid off, although the contract is tedious, and things seem confusing, but the words and understanding of it all and went over your head, you must ensure what your investing time into. Always be sure to read the contract or have a personal attorney go over these things with you because contracts be boring and hard to understand. I went to two agencies in both two years, which was supposed to be May 2024. Try to help me rise, and I feel that my goals, determination, and values ​​didn’t match theirs, so I had to leave. My advice to anyone who is singing to an agency is to make sure what their values ​​are and keep your head up because you’re going to get a lot of nos before you get a lot of yeses. Read more>>