is the Australian Talent Management agency good?

Recently 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.

What worries me is their slideshow of girls in bikinis... Obviously more a model agency than an acting agency. I would suggest using their about page and finding second and third parties who would confirm their CVs. This is from their service page: "ATM contains photos, resumes, skills, profiles and video/audio reels for our artists, each with their own individual look, experience and skill base. So chances are that having logged on to ATM, you’ll find the ideal person right at your fingertips." "Serious artists are listed on ATM. Artists obtain their own personal ATM site profile which displays photos, a resume, profile information, video footage, audio reels and more. " So it sounds like it's just an online artist registry, which is searchable by casting agents. And you probably get some basic free features when you sign up, and then if you want special features, you pay. It's not uncommon, but I'd read all their policies very clearly before giving money. (Really, do they put in an effort promoting you, or is it just a matter of giving you web space. If it's the latter, you may as well build your own free website... if it's the former, it may be worth a look) This is just my opinion based on their site, it would be more worthwhile chatting to someone who is signed up/has used their service. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

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1) ATM are registered as a legal business entity: they clearly state 2) They list their collateral. 3) They list their legal information. 4) They have multiple office locations. Conclusion: They are like every other actors/extras agency, they are just marketing themselves a little different.

First Point should have read: 1) ATM are registered as a legal business entity: they clearly state their ABN. This means they are bound to Australian Business Law and may be prosecuted if they breach said law.

Whoa, you're getting ahead of yourself there... how about we find some actual comments from people who have used the service, or have heard about it. Let's not tar every agency with the same brush - let's get some proof about its legitimacy/suspiciousness first. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

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Really? I'm pretty sure in Vic you don't have to pay to look that info up... I could be wrong though. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

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This comment removed 19 August 2008 at the request of Teresa Redlin, Australian Talent Management for reason: allegedly defamatory content

I have just finished working for ATM on a television series with channel 7. I worked with 14 other extras from the agency. They seem ligitimate. Tesesa is a lovely lady she even offered to pick me up and drive her to the set this morning as I was going to use public transport, then they paid for the taxi for me to get there on time. I think it is rude and wrong to compaire them to other agencies, I did research on them before working with them and they checked out. Look at the About Us on there website!!! All I have to say is WOW. If I am wrong about them and I have any problems getting paid I will definalty let you all know. I hope I am not wrong.

The issue, Joseph, is that respected actors' agencies do NOT charge the people they represent up front fees. When you sign up with a legitimate agency and they get you work then [with some variations] the going rate is around 10% commission that they will charge you [although many are charging up to 20% for TVCs]. This has been discussed before here at some length from memory. In most states up-front fees are illegal. Jim

Just 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) Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

I am working for ATM and let me tell you that after hearing from some of our extras that I should review the forum on this site I am appalled. It is a little disturbing that I am reading such cynical comments from people who assume the worst. We have had no one asking our firm for neither references nor validation of our management team’s credentials. I agree that resumes can be falsified and you do need to check references however it is ridiculous to post defamatory comments without even requesting this... It is free to join our books and in no way is it a prerequisite to work for our firm to join the higher levels of membership. Our higher levels of service that are offered to people who can afford to show commitment and contribute to the initial setup costs of promoting them to almost 2500 advertising agencies, casting directors and production companies. There are too many people in this industry that simply send in applications so they can claim there dole check. The costing of our optional higher levels of service are well below other similar websites and our network is second to none. We also are prepared in many cases to cover all the costs for us doing this providing that the applicant shows the right attitude. To Mr. David Green We have no affiliation to any other agency in Australia our network is world wide we have offices in New York, India, Brisbane and Melbourne. I took the time out to do what you didn’t do and that is research you. This is what I found: “I started running companies is because people told me that I was too young, too inexperienced, not funded and didn't have the education behind me…all the while these people are stuck in jobs they hate, flipping burgers, focusing on their studies, or not even doing anything.” And low and behold your website has copied everything we do. Name Description Cost Period Bronze Membership SUBSCRIBE IN JULY AND GET 50% OFF ALL OUR PLANS . Subscription membership to Dare 2 Audition for 1 year includes: • access all professional and amateur auditions excluding private auditions • receive our weekly Dare 2 Audition notices • access a huge range of discounts for members including courses, headshot packages, books, theatre tickets, and more • access our news archive to ensure you haven’t missed any announcements • participate in live chat segments with directors, agents, acting teachers & other industry professionals • Go into the running to have your headshot listed on the home page for more exposure. $24.95 1 year(s) Name Description Cost Period Silver Membership Silver membership to Dare 2 Audition for 1 year includes: • all Bronze level services plus • private audition offers • the ability to have up to 5 headshots on your Profile • the ability to have a show reel video added to your Profile • print your Profile with headshot & resume • send your audition applications directly from your account in a professional format • will have access to the Audition Portal coming soon $49.95 1 year(s) Name Description Cost Period Gold Membership Gold membership to Dare 2 Audition for 1 year includes: • all Bronze and Silver level services plus • sms for urgent casting calls • video show reel hosting of up to 2.5Mb displayed on your profile inclusive (value $24) • a personal gallery of up to 10 headshot/images all inclusive (value $69) • ability to have all audition applications managed by administration (extra) $74.95 1 year(s) Name Description Cost Period Platinum for Talent Agents Agents and Managers who are looking for low cost exposure for their actors/models & performers, and access to our Casting board and discounts for your talent. • have your talent link their profiles to yours so that you can manage them • search for potential talent to represent • access and post auditions • send & receive private messages • advertise on the site • access discounts for classes, headshots, acting books etc for your talent • create an online profile for your agency • print members profiles & auditions for future contact $124.95 1 year(s) Name Description Cost Period Course Providers and Colleges For Acting Course & Class Providers, Dare 2 Audition provides the ability to: • advertise course schedules in our News area of the site as well as forward classes details to our members via our mailing list • provide details of courses • search our Talent Database for your cast • send and receive private messages • promote your classes in live chat segments • subscribe now and get 10000 banner impressions package for free (valued at $49.00) Unlike you Mr Green we are a team of highly trained very experienced people and have a huge amount of funding. Enough money to sue you, for defamatory comments like the ones you posted. To mjmsaad it was not you said but how you said it your attitude was all wrong, you were rude and I don’t need to work with people like you lots of luck in the future, with your attitude you will need

All agencies based in Australia are governed by a code of conduct given to them by Industrial relations you can ask any agency for a copy of the code of conduct and by law they have to provide it to you. This code of conduct clearly states how an agency is allowed to trade if you find that our agent is not trading within this code of conduct contact our legal team and we will help make sure that your rights are full understood by the agency. Our legal team contact: mailto atm@australiantalentmanagement.com everything has to be transparent. Know your rights and don’t be afraid to use them. Other services our team provides are negotiating contracts for actors, bands, singers, and TV presenters. Don’t walk though a legal mine field without having experts help you.

I may be wrong, but David Green is a member of D2A, and not a staff member of the company. (David please correct me if I am) If so, then it seems you didn't do enough research. We're not posting anything defamatory - just warning people to do their research before signing up. And thank you Thomas for registering (which is free), and providing your own, confirmable, details. (Insert sarcasm here) From the description of the site, that you have given Thomas, it sounds less like an agency and more like a website that offers 'promotional services'. You are right, there are plenty of these around - Arts Hub, QuietonSet, etc. They are not necessarily rip offs, nor am I implying that yours is. I'm just trying to get young and emerging artists (like those that post to this site looking for work) to try and RESEARCH their options, rights and expectations. We did have someone post a scam alert for a US-based website recently, and it is easy for the legitimate sites to get caught up in the sweep. It is also easy for people to assume that a bad service is a good one simply because they assume that there are other good services out there, so this must also be good. Now, how about you register for the site, post some contact details, and offer our reading audience some verifiable examples of what the company has done for local actors. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

I have done some research on you and well I am satisfied that your heart is in the right place:) I see you offering some sound advice on this site to people. As an employee at the bottom of the ladder within this organization ATM I took the time out to research you as you so eloquently put it "As a detective" I hope you do the same professional courtesy in future before painting us with the same brush as 90% of the disorganized unprofessional agencies in this country.

Why dont you come into our office at LVL 13 200 Queen St Melbourne and talk to one of our people. To make an appointment contact our office on 1300 660 595 we would love to talk to you in person

No thanks. I'm not an actor, and I have no interest in coming to see you - to chat about what I've written here no doubt - when you still have done nothing but provide what I can already find on your site. And you will see in my previous posts, that I have not said you are not legit or respectable. Just that people should be informed before they sign anything. I believe that is one of the things that MEAA and other peak bodies suggest? And in fact, if you read the start of the thread, I do my best to defend the agency, keeping with the 'innocent til proven guilty' concept. The only thing I ever stated was that a) we needed more information before giving a yay or nay answer, and b) that commissions should only be taken after gaining work, not before. Perhaps you need to clarify whether ATM is an agency - ie. finding work for their represented actors - or whether it is a subscription service - ie. the along the lines of Quietonset, Arts Hub, and Giglist, and other promotional websites. Meanwhile, you've not done your research. I'm a woman. (And you could have worked that one out quite easily by visiting my site) And thanks so much for researching everyone else but me... amazing how you take the time to do that, but still don't provide any details about yourself, or anything else that can't be found by going to ATM's site. I would Google you... but then, who do I look for? You're not even listed on ATM. Alternatively, you could come to me. I work in the city, not far from Flinders... Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

I have never in my 10 years of working in this industry had the privilege to work with a more dedicated committed and experienced team of professionals than the one I work with now. Our website is www.australiantalentmanagement.com read the about us section on our website nod you will see who the management team is. My mobile is 0430326517 You are only as good as the people around you. -Thomas

Finally! A phone number... at least that's a step forward. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

I did have a look at your website and I think we can help you with your design and marketing. I understand you have the talents needs at heart and that is all that matters to me. I didn’t read everything on your site as I am not personally interested in puppets. But I should have done more research before commenting on you. I think there is something in that for both of us don’t you?? -Thomas

No, I don't need help with web design and marketing. We don't have a budget. Not only that but I am currently waiting for some time when I can properly redo my site (and it also depends on what site you looked at. Well, my web stats showed you spent all of two seconds on my blog, and more time on the Freewebs site. I am waiting til Dec to stop using the Freewebs site, upon which I'll transfer it to my domain name.) I currently work for a web company, so I know all about marketing web sites. That's not the problem; we're not currently producing any work, so it's hard to market ourselves if there's no shows to publicise. Yes, more research is better. Let's encourage other people to do so, rather than bicker over who said what. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

I’m afraid it is going to take a little bit more then a few harsh (if not misdirected) words to throw me off. Now let’s review the facts shall we: First: My website has a link to Dare2Audition, just as it has a link to the ITA website and the FTI website. If you would examine where the links are it says “We highly recommended these websites for those wishing to start in the entertainment industry:” These are not my websites, these are site I have used and been apart of either through acting or for my companies. The entire posting you have just made is from the D2D website, not mine. Only my welcome is from my website. Second: I meant what I said about “The reason I started running companies is because people told me that I was too young, too inexperienced, not funded and didn't have the education behind me…all the while these people are stuck in jobs they hate, flipping burgers, focusing on their studies, or not even doing anything.” It also finishes with “I could never justify doing that to a person and will encourage you to achieve your full potential. Please enjoy this site and have a fantastic day.” My company “Dragon Films” is a production house, not an agency. If a person would like something from the entertainment industry or requires my company to make something for them we are able to help out. Third: I am a free member of Dare2Audition, I have not signed up as a member or company. I am happy to let others know that work is available. Helen, who is the owner and creator of the website, is a good friend of mine, but I have no affiliations with the website apart from posting auditions. Fourthly: My first post on this issue is sound advice. An upfront fee is illegal and some agents do ask for money for photos and putting people on the website; however you may ask the agent to take this “fee” out of your first job, that way there is a incentive for the agent to find you work otherwise they will not take you on their books. Your comments “Unlike you Mr Green we are a team of highly trained very experienced people and have a huge amount of funding. Enough money to sue you, for defamatory comments like the ones you posted.” Like I have said I was not attacking you company, I was only stating that if people want to get an agent, to DO THEIR RESEARCH. Fifthly: The ITA website is a forum of discussion where people like kuraiza can ask the questions like “Is this agency legit?” I merely gave some information about a pervious “agent” who posted on a job website and what kuraiza could do to see that she is not ripped off like I was. Even your comments Thomas are valid here because it shows people where you come from; the same as my comments. Now if you do not like my comments you are entitled to your opinions, but you do not have the right to say you will sue me for deformation when the entire posting you have just done is for the wrong site. I did try to research your website but when I typed it into Google you were not there. This is another reason why I did not attack your agency personally because there was not enough information, so I gave advice to people regarding agents. I would also like to thank Na for defending me. It is really appreciated. :) I hope everyone will have an opinion to continue on…but in the mean time… Keep Smiling :) David Green DRAGON FILMS www.davidgreenenterprises.com

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I think a clear distinction needs to be made here between an agency and the kind of service provided by a number of online sites. Dare2Audition was specifically mentioned. Simply put, an agent doing their work represents an actor by promoting the actors on their books to casting agents. According to the person purporting to speak for ATM, "Our higher levels of service that are offered to people who can afford to show commitment and contribute to the initial setup costs of promoting them to almost 2500 advertising agencies, casting directors and production companies." As such they shouldn't be charging up-front fees for this service. As I said, this is illegal in most states. D2A and other sites like it are not in the business of promoting the actor: they provide resources both for actors - who have to be proactive to get anything out of the site by promoting themselves - and casting directors. It is a resource for people in the industry - a passive go-between in that sense (in fact the owners of that site are actively building up their resources such as auditions notices, etc) and their services. In other words, they are providing information to their members for an affordable fee that [especially] emerging actors can access. That they are not masquerading as agents is apparent from the profile form which has an item asking the member whether they are represented an agent or not. The D2A discussion forum which has covered the agents issue likewise supports this. Members do not enter into a contract for representation. So, ATM cannot justify charging up-front fees by comparing themselves with D2A, Quietonset or any other such membership service. They do not provide the same services. Jim

You're welcome. It is quite clear that Thomas has only done quick scans of our websites, and not read them properly. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

We are always happy to speak to members of the press, simply put we would ask the reporter to contact us as we can provide her with contact numbers of casting directors we are working with. Attn-James McDonald I suggest you take time out to read the code of conduct given to the industry as you clearly have not read it. To anyone reading this forum the comments and options expressed by people in many cases are not informed and do not do any more research other than a Google search. Often people writing these comments have a vested agenda to promote another company or indeed work for another company. I suggest that you take what you read here with a grain of salt and make up your own mind and do your research. Ask yourself who is running the firm? Who can they promote me to? What productions have they been involved with?

What? What vested interest do I have? I am a puppeteer, and a freelance techie. I run no agency or website that would compete with ATM. I work for a non-arts related theatre company. And the problem with your above posts (granted, you left a phone number) is that you didn't provide enough information for us to do anything but do a Google search. (Why is it that you are willing to offer verifiable info to a 'reporter', and not the rest of us? ... Oh yes, not doing your research again. Felicity did not state she is a reporter, but was referring to the fact that an agency, commented about in a different thread here, was 'interviewed' on Today Tonight.) Again I ask - post some verifiable examples. Otherwise, enough already; the debate has run its course. Let readers get on with other topics and stop flooding this thread with repititious posts. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

As any experienced actor or casting agent knows an agency should not disclose specific information regarding any television series they are working on to the public this is confidential and leaking this information is a big no no. However if we are being interviewed by members of the press who may or may not (I am not aloud to confirm or release information on this) be working for the very network we are working with we would simply ask the reporter to contact there own casting department. And I wasn’t referring to you madam I was talking about David Green who clearly bagged us without doing any research on us and conveniently had a referral on his site to a website what appears to have cut and pasted most of our material. I have a job to do I will go back to doing it, Over and out.

You could quite easily post information about previous work - which wouldn't be leaking - which is what I meant. And if you have issues with a website that has cut and paste your content, do not blame David. Blame the website that copied it. Now I'm going back to work, and hope that no more is said on this whole topic. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

Previous work is posted on our website under about us

Thank you Na for once again standing up for me. Now Thomas I can understand that you may feel that I am the bad person here for making comments about agencies, but like Na has mentioned I cannot be blamed for other people’s actions. I have no affiliation with D2D apart from posting auditions which is how the owner and I became friends. That is why I also have the link to the ITA website and the FTI website, both of which I have posted auditions on and had great responses. Again I did not “bag” your agency in any of my posts. I have merely said for everyone to do their research and if it is found (which I am not saying you are) that there is either not enough information or a negative reputation, that people should avoid such agencies. I think Na is right and that this argument has gone on long enough. An opinion was asked and I gave my two cents worth which appears a lot of people support, agree, and reinforce. I hope everyone will form an opinion on this matter and especially thank Na for vouching for me. So to everyone (yes even you Thomas) … Keep Smiling :) David Green DRAGON FILMS www.davidgreenenterprises.com

In saying "YAWN". The debate has run its course people. Thanks to Helen for her posting (giving info on the co., the work offered/sourced, contact info etc.) this is both useful and informative. Thanks to both David and Mr (!) Sticky Apple Legs for their input which states clearly time and again- We don't KNOW if there is anything wrong with this agency, there isn't enough info. However, one- do your research, 2- never pay up front fees before you get work. Thomas thanks for being here, but take 2 secs to actually listen to what was said/asked and either respond to the actual questions being posed, or stop threatening everyone left right and centre. It does not actually make your company look any more reliable or reputable. The opposite in fact. I'm no lawyer, but have some experience in legal matters, and remain unconvinced that anything above would constitute defamatory material. That said, you can always prove us cynics wrong (I'm pretty sure we're mostly able to take it) by posting the material requested. Anyways, I said I wouldn't write anything, and another b'''y essay pops out. (Get back to work man!) Nev It's the simple things stupid...

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(USA: promotional abbreviation) Things Behind the Sun (2001) (casting: Florida) "Grapevine" (2000) TV Series (casting) (unknown episodes) Any Given Sunday (1999) (casting: Florida) The Spanish Prisoner (1997) (extras casting assistant: Florida) The Blackout (1997) (local casting) ... aka The Blackout (France) The Good Life (1997) (local casting) Miami Hustle (1996) (TV) (casting associate: Miami) (as Edwin Arenas) ... aka Hello, She Lied Miami Rhapsody (1995) (casting assistant: Miami) Shootfighter II (1995) (local casting) Drop Zone (1994) (casting: Miami) Weekend at Bernie's II (1993) (casting: Miami) Scam (1993) (TV) (local casting) Grand pardon II, Le (1992) (local casting) ... aka Day of Atonement Folks! (1992) (local casting) (uncredited) Chains of Gold (1991) (TV) (extras casting assistant) Shoot Down (2007) Pledge This! (2006) (V) ... aka National Lampoon's Pledge This! (USA: complete title) Canvas (2006) Last Time Forever (2006) Transporteur II, Le (2005) ... aka Transporter 2 (USA) Eve's Dropping In (2003) Satan Was a Lady (2001) "30 Days 'Til I'm Famous" (2006) TV Series .... Tommy Miami Rhapsody (1995) Modelling bookings manager- Jasmine Robson Jasmine has completed a Bachelor of Business. Double major Human Resource Management Jasmine has recently worked on the following: PHOTOGRAPHIC MODELING PROMOTIONS CATWALK MODELING Calendar Emmy Lee Wholesale Catalogues Discreet Titilations Advertising Campaigns Bee Brief Bikinis Scene To Believe Magazines RALPH FAST FOURS Ready To Drink’s Cadbury Lipton Sony Coates Publisher + many more Wedding Lingerie Street Wear Business Wear Bikini TELEVISION FILM CLIP RADIO Fat Pizza The Beer Show Speedweek Selwyn's "Funky Cold Medina" Platinum's "Light My Fantasy" Sydney Junction Hotel Advertising Campaign SHOW DEMONSTRATOR MOTORSPORT Manson Anchors NZ Ferrari Khumo Formula 3 A1 Porsche Dunlop Dyson Rotaries Lamborghini Turbosmart BOOSTN Clothing “With the advantage of experience, extensive knowledge and a youthful outlook I feel that I am in a great position to be a necessary part of the growth and future achievements of Australian Talent Management.” INTERNATIONAL CASTING DIRECTOR JULIETTE MENAGER Fluent French / English / Italian / Spanish CINEMA 2007 Different Features films, confidentials, in casting process. 2006 RUSH HOUR III by Brett Ratner – Casting France New Line Cinema BEAN II by Steve Bendelack - Casting France Universal Pictures / Working Title ARN by Peter Flinth – Casting France Svensk Filmindustri AB (SF) THE NATIVITY STORY by Catherine Hardwicke - Casting France New Line Cinema THE SOPRANOS by Tim Van Patten - Casting France Home Box Office (HBO) 2005 CAOTICA ANA by Julio Medem - Casting France Sogecine / Alicia Produce BABEL by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu – Casting France / Morocco Anonymous Content / Paramount Vantage JACQUOU LE CROQUANT by Laurent Boutonnat Heathcliff / Pathé / S.P.I 2004 MUNICH by Steven Spielberg - Casting France Amblin Entertainment / Universal Pictures- Dreamworks THE PASSENGER by François Rotger - Casting France Les Films Á  Un Dollar SYRIANA by Stephen Gaghan - Casting France 4M / Warner Bross SEX & THE CITY by Mickael Patrick King & Tim Van Patten - Casting France Home Box Office (HBO) THE TRAIL by Eric Valli - Casting France – England Les Films du Dauphin / Gaumont 2003 ALEXANDER by Oliver Stone - Casting France Pacifica Films / Warner Bross L’EMPIRE DES LOUPS by Chris Nahon –Casting France Kairos Films / Sony Pictures - Gaumont HAINAN CHICKEN RICE by Kenneth Bi - Casting France Kenbiroli Films THE JEWISH TOY MERCHANT by Jacob Groenlikke - Casting France Blenkov & Shonnemann LILA SAYS by Ziad Doueiri Huit et Demi Productions / Samuel Goldwiyn Films UN CRIME ETRANGE by Roberto Ando Vision Productions / Medusa Distribuzione 2002 THE DREAMERS by Bernardo Bertolucci Recorded Pictures Company / 20th Century Fox 2001 CQ by Roman Coppola - Casting France America Zoetrope / MGM DANCE CHALLENGE by Blanca Li TF1 / S.P.I SLAP HER, SHE’S FRENCH by Melanie Mayron - Casting France Key Entertainment / ABC Famlily 1999-1998 HYGIENE DE L’ASSASSIN (1999) by François Ruggieri TSF Productions HIDEOUS KINKY (1999) by Gillies MacKinnon AMLF / Stratosphere Entertainment LLC HISTORY IS MADE AT NIGHT (1998) by Ilkka Jarvilaturi - Casting France Upstream Pictures / Trimark Pictures FIVE SENSES (1998) by Jeremy Podeswa - Casting France Alliance Atlantis Communications / Fine Lines Features HANSEL & GRETEL (1998) by Peter Gothar - Casting France ANIMALS (1998) by Michael Di Jiacomo - Casting France Magnolia Mae Inc. UN HIVER A BOUT DU MONDE (1998) by Can Togay - Casting France 47ème Parallèle 4 MUJERES (1998) by Mar Targarona - Casting France GIORGINO (1998) by Laurent Boutonnat Heathcliff / PolyGram Filmed Entertainment & More.. COMMERCIALS- PRINT-FASHION LANCOME perfume and skin care NINA RICCI perfume PACO RABANNE perfume YVES SAINT LAURENT perfume CHANEL LEVIS COCA COLA LIGHT NIKE & more... Collaborated among others with : Baillie Walsh Joe Wright Tran Anh Hung Hou Hsiao Hsien Sebastien Chantrel Ringan Ledwidge Brank Budgen Dante Ariola Tony Kaye David Lynch Jonathan Glazer David Fincher Antony Hoffman Frédéric Planchon

Thanks for that Thomas it was heaps of fun yesterday, I was nervice but the casting people were very kind and looked after me I am looking forward to the next job. Dont worry I know I cannot tell anyone about the sceine. Where do I send the invoice? Melissa Cheong Hi Thomas its Kelvin thanks for getting me in the production I love this sort of work. I also appreciate the training you gave me it helped alot as I would have hd no idea what I was doing without that. I have been associated with Australian Talent Management for the past couple of months and have found them to be very helpful in kick starting my modelling / acting career. They organised for my hair and make up to be done and a photo shoot to make a dvd for my portfolio which turned out great. They are promoting me Australia wide showing me that they are a dedicated agency who will look after me. Melanie Osmond 16th July 2007 Hi Tomas Thanks for the opportunity to work on the TV series it is soo much fun, I like the fack you speak chinese also it made me feel much better as my english is not always that good. So what happens from here are thay doing to use me again on the next scens Julia Zhang Australian Talent Management contact details: Building 6 Garden City Office Park 2404 Logan Road Eight Mile Plains Qld. 4113 Tel: (07) 3340 5188 Melbourne LVL 13 200 Queen St Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone : 1300660595 Email: atm@australiantalentmanagement.com

Hey- just like to know DID they get u jobs as in extras etc? and DID they pay u correctly?? and whereabouts were u working?? thanks heaps hey- i really hope u write back to me renee

Renee - who are you asking to respond? Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

Helllo It was great to get selected to be part of the "Deleted by atm" production. The cast,crew and everyone involved were all very friendly and it was an both a fun and exciting experience. Will definitely be looking forward to more calls in the future for other roles/production etc. if the opportunity arises. Thanks Cheers, Tack

I will repeat what has been said. No-one here has said your organisation is not legit. What many people have said to the people who read this thread is 1/ Do your research and 2/ Don't pay a fee up front. It is OK to pay for services such as photo shoots and so on provided you are paying a reasonable market based rate and not over the top. It is illegal in some states of australia for an agency to demand fee payment up front. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au

An advertising war Companies slagging off eachother. Just like in real life. Oh wait... I am sure privacy laws have been breached here. Express permission is usually required from the referee (read refer-ee) when advertising a company that runs for-profit. I am sure that ATM and D2D have asked permission of everyone they referred to use their likeness/identities. David Green said: "If I was you I would go with one of the bigger agencies because at least you know they have the reputation and clients behind them." From someone who has no agent? Note One: Beware of who gives you advice. I would not heed any advice of someone untrained and unqualified. David Green said: "...my companies" Australian Law requires all companies operating in Australia to have an ACN, which in turn demands an ASIC listing. Individuals or partnerships that are not registered as an australian company are a business, and not a legal entity. An ABN that applies to an individual, partnership or trust fund may then operate and trade using one ABN for any number of endeavours. David Green said: "Helen...is a good friend of mine" Read:All and any statements herewith referring to d2d are biased. David Green said: "...I suggest you boycott this agency." David Green said: "I was not attacking you company" Sic. David Green said: "I did try to research your website but when I typed it into Google you were not there" All hail Google, the mightiest "if it's not here it doesn't exist" codex ever imagined. Not. David Green said: "An opinion was asked and I gave my two cents worth..." That's the problem with seeking information on the internet:whether the opinion is valid, true, backed by fact or by fiction, the monkeys have as much power as the monarchs.

Let's just stop now. This is getting silly. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

After reading the comments we asked our clients that worked on our most recent contract to give us testimonials and references for public viewing. We will not sit by and let other organizations or individuals make comments about our firm without defending ourselves having said that the ATM team is totally over this whole thing, I nor anyone else in our organization care to make any further comment on this website. Thank you Rory for pointing out what I would have pointed out after my 12 hr shift. It is 645pm I started today at 6am we work like this 6 sometimes 7 days a week. When the directors say jump we say how high sir, we have to deal with people not turning up, turning up late, people calling us that are only trying to waist our time. A whole range of dirty tricks played out from our competition, but though it all passion dedication and old school hard work is what prevails. If it takes us driving an actor at 5am in the morning to a set to make sure they get there on time we do it. If we have to pay for a flight to Darwin for an actor to get on set on time we do it. What ever it takes, whatever we have to do. Wherever we have to go, we get it done.

So can we contact this people who say ATM is great, to verify what they're saying is actually true? Otherwise anyone could be making it up.

This comment removed 19 August 2008 at the request of Teresa Redlin, Australian Talent Management for reason: allegedly defamatory content

We can organize that Mara contact our office on 1300660595