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.

Beda Spindola

I do! I’m currently signed with Natalie Kollar for LA Talent in their theatre department. It’s actually such a wild story on how she found me. I was in NYC during the Covid lockdown and just feeling SO low about not being able to perform. Read more>>

Kayla Yvette

I am represented by an agency that has helped me secure opportunities and compensations for my creative work. I met one of my agents via instagram dm. They dm me interested in signing me. Read more>>

Meg Auchenbach

I began my illustration journey about ten years ago, while I was teaching elementary art full-time. During that time, I worked on my portfolio, created some book dummies, and began the process of querying agents. Read more>>

Deborah Altizio

Yes I have an agent Mark Parker From Creative Management. Marc reached out to me approximately a year for the pandemic..Finally! Someone who was able to see my talent! Read more>>

Nicholas Wright

Yes I have a local, DMV Agent, Misty James (@mistyjamestalentagent), the coolest agent in the area for sure. She’s a former model herself so she knows both sides of the industry, on top of also being a photographer as well. Read more>>

Ava Rose Giannini

Yes, I have a great team supporting me. ASAP Talent Agent and MMG Modeling help secure opportunities and compensation for my creative work, while Shameless Agency is my publicist and manager. Read more>>