Legitimate Websites

Mon, 31 Jan 2011, 09:41 am

Jackson 105 posts in thread

Hi, I've just left school and I'm looking for experience in acting to further my career. I was doing some research into where I could find work, agents and help for new actors, and I came across these two websites, StarNow and QuietOnSet. They look like they could be helpful as the former lists auditions for free and the latter has beginner actor tutorials as well as auditions. However, QuietOnSet requires a fee for use and StarNow seems a bit too good to be true. I was just wondering if anyone here knows if these websites are legitimate and helpful. Thanks, Jackson

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Jackson 10Mon, 31 Jan 2011, 09:41 am

LabrugMon, 31 Jan 2011, 09:48 am

Legit

Both of these are legitimate sites, but they will not find work for you. They are not technically agents like a proper Company that you hire to represent you. These are information services only. They should be used (if at all) in addition to having an agent or as part of a Freelancer's network of contacts.

I am on StarNow and find that most of the offers are low budget and student work, but there is a lot of stuff going on and developing a contacts list is a vital activity you need to do.

Quiet On Set is another information resource with some interesting opportunities and very useful guides and advice. I get their newsletter and there are the occasional job opportunities.

However, my main point is that these are not Agent Services. They are resources services. If you are after an agent for professional representation, these are not viable options.

Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)

Jeff Watkins

Looking for an Agent? Read this first!!

LabrugMon, 31 Jan 2011, 09:50 am

Additional

While you are doing your research, look at the Alliance Web Site - www.alliance.org.au

Searching through their Resource Section, you should find a list of agents in your state. While they have a disclaimer that being on the list is not an indication of legitimacy, they usually do not list those they have had serious complaints or concerns about.

Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)

Jeff Watkins

Looking for an Agent? Read this first!!

Tom CampTue, 1 Feb 2011, 08:45 am

By the way

Does StarNow allow you to apply for jobs without payment? I always thought to submit yourself for the role it cost money?

Walter PlingeTue, 1 Feb 2011, 01:13 pm

On StarNow you can view the

On StarNow you can view the jobs but to apply for them you have to pay, but for a membership it's about $25 for 6 months and I've been using their services for over a year now and have successfully applied for numerous roles through their website. Their profiles are really professional looking, and you can add videos, up to 30 photos and a voice real. I really love their site for value for money but like the above person said, you do still need to be doing the looking yourself, and pushing yourself as an actor to further your career. :) Best of luck!

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