Comments on: Letters from a voluntary exile: Melbourne

By: Fredricka

Fredricka — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:37:21 +0000

Thanks Nick.
This has been quite helpful to me.
Good luck to you also.

By: Nick

Nick — Sun, 02 May 2010 08:30:22 +0000

Hello Fredrika

Generally speaking, you need to approach the agent yourself. They say a three-pronged attack is best: email, phone, and a snail mail. I used email and that worked for me. I send a covering letter, my CV and my showreel (or a link thereto). Most of my emails went unanswered for some time, and when they did reply it was a ‘thanks but no thanks’. Two agents replied, I had meetings with both, they both made an offer and I chose one.

It is also good if you can get into a show with a good role so you can invite agents and casting agents to see you in action. Be prepared to pay for few tickets if necessary!

As to open casting calls, there I’m afraid I cannot help you.

Good luck with your career!

Nick

By: Fredricka

Fredricka — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:24:44 +0000

Hi. How did you manage to get the service of an agent?
Did you go looking for them or did they find you?
I am interested in having an agent as I want to pursue
acting as a career, however I am not sure how to contact
them, or if they find clients themselves.
Do you know of any promising open casting calls for a 15-18
year old girl?
All the best and good luck with your production.