MBC Australia, does anyone know anything about this agency? good/bad?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009, 08:55 am

ellewalker146 posts in thread

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ellewalkerTue, 24 Nov 2009, 08:55 am

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LogosTue, 24 Nov 2009, 09:02 am

Now this is so obviously a

Now this is so obviously a plant. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au

administratorTue, 24 Nov 2009, 09:42 am

Incorrect

This has all the hallmarks of a genuine enquiry. ellewalker, sorry but you probably won't appreciate that there have been several similar enquiries over the last few months. Advice provided by some members on this topic has led to complaints from the agency in question. I recommend that you review the FAQ items here: http://www.theatre.asn.au/book_page/agents_and_agencies and draw your own conclusions.

ellewalkerTue, 24 Nov 2009, 09:46 am

Not a plant! I have been

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NaTue, 24 Nov 2009, 09:50 am

Sigh... and this is why it

Sigh... and this is why it pisses me off that trolls come and destroy genuine queries and genuine responses. People do the right thing by asking questions before signing legal contracts, and then the business/people involved have a conniption. I agree with Grant; just read the FAQ. Plenty there enough to find a legit agent. Puppets and patterns at Puppets in Melbourne

ellewalkerTue, 24 Nov 2009, 09:53 am

soooo does that mean i

soooo does that mean i should stay away from this agency?

NaTue, 24 Nov 2009, 09:57 am

I don't think anyone here

I don't think anyone here has enough information to state that you should steer clear OR apply to this particular company. My only advice is that there is more than one agency out there and that you shouldn't be so desperate to sign a contract to not do comparison shopping. Indeed, if you read the FAQ and search the forums for recommendations of agents, I doubt you will be stuck for choices and be able to apply for representation at a range of places. (Whether you land one is an entirely different subject) Puppets and patterns at Puppets in Melbourne

ellewalkerTue, 24 Nov 2009, 09:59 am

I guess that is the

I guess that is the problem.. there are so many to choose from, and who doesn't want work?! :)

NaTue, 24 Nov 2009, 10:08 am

This is why it's important

:) This is why it's important to comparison shop. Don't forget, NONE of them can guarantee you work (especially dodgy ones!). They can only guarantee to try their hardest to find you some. Puppets and patterns at Puppets in Melbourne

ellewalkerTue, 24 Nov 2009, 10:26 am

Ok, i think haha, i feel

Ok, i think haha, i feel just as confused. I'm sure i'll work it out

NaTue, 24 Nov 2009, 10:37 am

Seriously, everything you

Seriously, everything you need to know is in the FAQ; if you have more specific questions then please come back and post them. It's hard to give advice without knowing specifically what you want to know. Puppets and patterns at Puppets in Melbourne

LabrugTue, 24 Nov 2009, 10:38 am

What's on offer.

The main problem we have here, and one that has a very familiar pattern to it, is that to compound the fact that there are uncertainties about which agency is better for you, asking such a question on a public forum such as this you run the risk of getting responses from people with agendas either for or against said agencies. In other words, you are more likely to get a biased, often contradictory view of the agency.

It is often very hard to wade through the muck to find the pearls.

This much is known - This particular agency is relatively new. It is associated with a previous agency who were unfortunately "shut-down" after an extreme hacking/defamation attack where hackers used their email addresses to post malicious spam across the net. Beyond that, I have no personal experience with them and can therefore not pass judgement.

There is a lot of helpful and constructive tips on Agency hunting provided on this site (re FAQ). Please take the time to read them, then shop around. Ask about services and don't agree to anything until you have given yourself the time to consider all you have learnt.

Do not give your personal contact details out to anyone until you make your final decision, then once you have done, don't stop there. While you may have an agent, you would still be better off if you continue to develop your contacts within the industry. Don't leave all the work up to them. If you hear of something coming up, don't wait for them to call you. Call them and ask them about it. See what they know or can find out for you.

Most agencies will take a cut of your earnings so you are paying them to work for you.

Don't ever think that you are locked into a specific agency either. While it is generally frowned upon to have more than one agent in a similar field, there is nothing wrong with withdrawing your application to take up with another. Happens all the time.

Most of all, best of luck.

Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)

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LogosTue, 24 Nov 2009, 10:40 am

If this is a genuine

If this is a genuine question my apologies. The juxtaposition of this question with the disappearance of the previous thread seemed very pat to me. ellewalker, I apologise for my comment. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au

Walter PlingeTue, 24 Nov 2009, 11:30 am

The setup for MBC is mostly

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WordartTue, 24 Nov 2009, 11:50 am

MBC

Why not join the Union? The MEAA will give you a list of agents. They will also take up the cudgels if you fall foul of the dodgy ones. The MEAA fees are also 100% tax claimable Look after yourself and your career.

NaTue, 24 Nov 2009, 12:00 pm

MEAA doesn't actually make

MEAA doesn't actually make recommendations on agents though do they? I think they just have a list, but make no statements about the legitimacy/dodginess of a company (though presumably if they've taken one to task over something they may not list them). Puppets and patterns at Puppets in Melbourne

WordartTue, 24 Nov 2009, 02:52 pm

As Usual quite right

Yes na, You are right, however agents are listed subject to adherence and signing to the MEAA guidelines, which rules out most of the dodgy ones. Such as those who charge fees to sign you on etc.

NaTue, 24 Nov 2009, 02:55 pm

Hmmm, did not know that,

Hmmm, did not know that, thanks Alan. Puppets and patterns at Puppets in Melbourne

Walter PlingeMon, 30 Nov 2009, 01:32 pm

Help

I would just like to mention I am actualy quite familier with MBC and get alot of my work through them. And Yes at first they can seem a little scattered and unorganised but once you get used to the way they work its fairly laid back and almost totaly stress free. I would recomend them to anyone who is willing to travel the distance to speak to them in person. I have adresses and numbers if you are still interested.

Walter PlingeWed, 2 Dec 2009, 05:58 am

MBC AUSTRALIA

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NaWed, 2 Dec 2009, 10:44 am

I repeat: read the

I repeat: read the FAQ. http://www.theatre.asn.au/book_page/agents_and_agencies I will say that if you are unsure, then it's better to find someone else, no? I mean, you have to trust the people you work with, whether it be an acting agency, or any other employee/employer relationship. (For the record, I believe this to be a legit poster and a legit question...) Puppets and patterns at Puppets in Melbourne

Walter PlingeTue, 8 Dec 2009, 10:23 am

ATTN- Cindy Waters

Please call our office in Brisbane on 0732321130 and we will organize you the shoot straight away.

Walter PlingeTue, 8 Dec 2009, 11:51 am

Is the same Darcy Ryan that

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Walter PlingeTue, 8 Dec 2009, 10:56 pm

Yep, same guy. Today

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Walter PlingeThu, 10 Dec 2009, 01:02 pm

Darcy Ryan

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NaThu, 10 Dec 2009, 01:03 pm

It appears we have the same

It appears we have the same anon. commentator from the previous (and now gone) thread posting again. Goddess Shadow Puppet on sale at Puppets in Melbourne

LabrugThu, 10 Dec 2009, 01:29 pm

Negative

Negative. Network trace identifies posts as being from different servers in different states. Mind you the Internet company is the same. Additionally, I would doubt that someone like Ms Sully would post here. Then again, you never know.

Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)

Jeff Watkins
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NaThu, 10 Dec 2009, 01:31 pm

Ah, maybe I'm getting my IP

Ah, maybe I'm getting my IP addresses mixed up from the last thread, but at least two of the posts here are from the same person. I suspect there is something fishy (to which you and I are more privy). Goddess Shadow Puppet on sale at Puppets in Melbourne

LabrugThu, 10 Dec 2009, 01:44 pm

Crossed

Had my wires crossed. Sorry Na, you are correct in reference to the previous stuff.

Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)

Jeff Watkins
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NaThu, 10 Dec 2009, 01:50 pm

That's ok. With all that's

That's ok. With all that's been going on of late, it's easy to get confused :) Goddess Shadow Puppet on sale at Puppets in Melbourne

Walter PlingeFri, 11 Dec 2009, 07:41 am

ATTN - Yvette Peterson

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Walter PlingeFri, 11 Dec 2009, 07:58 am

Exposed as rip-off

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Walter PlingeFri, 11 Dec 2009, 09:30 am

Yvette Peterson

I see, i can agree with you about the delivering of the goods they dont even call you unless they want the money from you.

Walter PlingeFri, 11 Dec 2009, 03:47 pm

My experience with MBC

I am shocked to read this rubbish as I have worked for MBC on a TVC last week after getting professional photos done at there Brisbane studios and I was paid straight away. I dont understand how the people commenting on this forum who are ment to be part of the general public claim to know of IP addresses and seem to have access to privi info. Not sure about this website!

Walter PlingeFri, 11 Dec 2009, 03:50 pm

Honestly Cindy

Please come home Cindy and take your medication we miss you. We can take you to rehab. I dont care about what you have done, the kids miss you please get off the meth and come home

Walter PlingeFri, 11 Dec 2009, 03:53 pm

MBC

I am sorry I was refering to Black Box MA not MBC I got them confused, MBC are great they have really looked after me.

Walter PlingeFri, 11 Dec 2009, 03:56 pm

If you're going to try and

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Walter PlingeFri, 11 Dec 2009, 04:07 pm

I have read some disturbing info about your website

Is it true that your firm is under investigation for fraud and alledged connections to outlaw crime gangs. I have read some disturbing stuff about www.theatre.asn.au I suggest that anyone reading this thread google www.theatre.asn.au something tells me there is going to be much more on the net about this website over the next few weeks THE TRUTH IS COMING OUT!!!!!

NaFri, 11 Dec 2009, 04:16 pm

Yeah, Cindy, Yvette (not

Yeah, Cindy, Yvette (not the Real Yvette), Gracie, Jonas and Fred are all having a conversation between themselves (themself?). Seems we have a troll at work. Goddess Shadow Puppet on sale at Puppets in Melbourne

Walter PlingeSat, 12 Dec 2009, 06:14 am

I was unsure about this company MBCAUSTRALIA as they asked me to

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LabrugSat, 12 Dec 2009, 01:21 pm

Truth

Truth be told, no-one can really say for sure as the company is very new. There are links to a previous company through the owner of which a lot has been said both positive and negative, which could be simply libelous nonsense, or concrete fact. Very hard to tell on the internet.

One really needs to shop around and investigate a number of agencies. Find out which one suits you best and be aware of your rights no-matter who you are talking to.

This is advice that I would give anyone looking into getting an agent. Personal opinions are just that, personal. One person's nightmare can be another person's dream. They are often tainted with a certain amount of bias (we are all guilty of that) and therefore you really need to research a number of agents and make your own decision.

Check out the FAQs for some tips on Agent Hunting.

Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)

Jeff Watkins
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grantwatsonSat, 12 Dec 2009, 06:07 pm

One piece of advice I'd

One piece of advice I'd give to anyone seriously considering getting an agent is to look at their website and see who they represent. You may find you know one or more of the actors and can ask them how they find it. Also if an agency has some big names you recognise from local professional theatre or television, you can probably assume they're legit.

NaSat, 12 Dec 2009, 06:14 pm

And that worked so well for

And that worked so well for the people who trusted Bernie Madoff. After all, if those big name people trust someone, that someone can't be wrong can they? Besides, it's not like anyone can lie and simply say they worked with so-and-so, even if they haven't! Goddess Shadow Puppet on sale at Puppets in Melbourne

jmuzzSat, 12 Dec 2009, 06:17 pm

Ha ha ha ha ha ha

Funniest thing I've read all year. Grant, I always knew your eyes were a little too close together....or should I call you "Godfather"?

Bass GuySat, 12 Dec 2009, 07:57 pm

Salient advice!

That's quite true- but one would suppose that by checking the FAQ.... you know the rest... ;-P

Walter PlingeWed, 16 Dec 2009, 08:21 am

Sandra Sully is a

Sandra Sully is a journalist and the writing is not journalistic, and has many errors. I don't believe Sandra wrote this.

MusicalMumWed, 16 Dec 2009, 09:53 am

"Reading through all this

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Walter PlingeWed, 16 Dec 2009, 11:03 am

Nasty people

For sure will never keep this as a source. Toxic angry underemployed bitter underpaid people who don't want to help an honest inquiry. Found better info on other sites

Walter PlingeSun, 20 Dec 2009, 09:16 am

jonas walters

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Walter PlingeSun, 20 Dec 2009, 09:27 am

gracie sanders

sorry but this still doesnt convince me. I have done a photoshoot with then that i paid for and havent heard anything since. so im beginning to think this may be a scam as only time they ever call me is to make payments for a professional photoshoot. mind you the photos werent that great. I will see if anything progesses otherwise its more money down the drain and by them not delivering thier promise i may seek further action

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