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.

Stan Zhu

Actors, like any other professionals, should make as many connections as possible within the industry. I attended an acting program in college that is good enough to provide a Showcase event towards the end of our last year. Read more>>

Cheyenna

I wrote my first song at age 6. When I was 12 I found out being a songwriter was an actual job one could have & from that moment on knew my heart wouldn’t settle for anything else. Read more>>

Tony Rodriguez

During my time in grad school, I often heard unsettling tales about illustration agencies, with individuals recounting various misfortunes and disappointments. Read more>>

Olive Persimmon

I self-published my first comedic novel, because, quite frankly, I need to move on from it. It had taken me five years of dilly dallying to write and it was time to release it into the world. Read more>>