How to get jobs in other cities
Sun, 24 June 2012, 10:12 pmmusicalc8 posts in thread
How to get jobs in other cities
Sun, 24 June 2012, 10:12 pmHi. I am an aspiring actor from overseas and currently with a talent agency in Sydney.
I have done some extra jobs for TV shows and commercials and think I'm enjoying this very much and would like more of it. I heard Melbourne has many jobs as well as Brisbane, and I am willing to travel to those cities for the right opportunities. Since my agent doesn't really chase after jobs outside of Sydney, however, I had thought about contacting local talent agencies in those cities UNTIL some people in this forum mentioned that it's best to stay with just one.
So, I'm asking for your suggestions as to what to do to get more jobs not only in Sydney but also in other major cities across the country, without upsetting my agent or blacklisting myself. Is it okay to send my details to casting agencies/consultants in each city while mentioning who my agent is? If I get a job from them directly instead of through my agency, do I still need to let my agency know of it and ask them to act on my behalf? (and pay that 10% commission, I suppose???)
I also thought about Showcast but I can't really afford the registration fees. For any of you out there who joined the website, did you have to pay the fees or did your agency take care of it? Thank you! =)
Money well spent
Mon, 25 June 2012, 05:56 pmWalter Plinge
A listing on Showcast or Starnow (if you are open to independantly applying for castings) is money well spent in my opinion. Particularly if you are wanting a national profile.
Look at it this way, you only need to land about $200 worth of work each year, due to these listings, to cover the yearly registration fees of both sites. Plus with Starnow you have a 24/7 publicly viewable profile.
Being involved in the professional acting industry entails some costs. Many are tax deductable. I guess you have to decide how fully you want/ need to commit financially to being a professional actor.
Plingette.