is the Australian Talent Management agency good?
Fri, 6 July 2007, 12:06 pmkuraiza129 posts in thread
is the Australian Talent Management agency good?
Fri, 6 July 2007, 12:06 pmRecently an extras/acting/modelling agency called Australian Talent Management (ATM) has been advertising current castings all over Australia-wide online job listings. I have been in contact with them regarding a TV series being filmed on the Gold Coast, but I can't find any information on them (other then their job listings and website).
Does anyone know this agency? Is it another NOTM?
I'm a bit concerned. They allow for a free listing on their website but in order to actually be presented to clients, they suggest you upgrade to a $100 yearly membership. I was in touch with NOTM a year ago and I recall they had a very similar system of membership.
If anyone has any information, it would be greatly appreciated. I suspect there will soon be an increase in interest in this agency following the recent spate of casting listings.
Just because they have an
Wed, 18 July 2007, 01:13 pmJust because they have an actual CV listed on their website doesn't mean it is true. If you are ever unsure of an agency or the background of someone you are going to be in business with, then you NEED to check their references and have the CV proven through three or four other sources.
'Seeming' legit is not the same as being legit.
(I'm not saying that ATM is or isn't legit. I'm just saying that you should never take something for granted, and you should always do your research before signing up with an agency. I have met very nice people who would gladly give me a lift to a show; but some of them have also stiffed me on pay, or suddenly become uncooperative. Or I discover later through a trusted friend that the person has done some dodgy things. Do your research, find coroboration for their references, and talk to as many people - both people who signed with an agency, and those who didn't/left - and it will more than pay off... Also read Jim's post below. Do some bloody research about what agents should and shouldn't do. Learn about your own rights, before you sign something that you will later regret)
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