What:
Screen Actors Guild National Agency staff will hold a bi-coastal educational seminar on general service agreements, or GSAs (i.e., the contracts that ATA/NATR agents have been using to represent our members instead of the standard SAG agency contract). These GSA contracts are signed outside of SAG’s protection, and it is imperative that members have a working knowledge of what these contracts say before signing them—your professional future and your income may depend on it. This educational seminar will be especially helpful to any member having trouble making sense of the complicated legal language contained in the contracts that their agents have provided them. We urge all SAG members to attend. The event will not be taped.
When:
Noon-2:30 p.m. (PDT) and 3-5:30 p.m. (EDT) on Monday, August 24, 2009 (RSVP required*)
Where:
Los Angeles:
James Cagney Board Room (first floor)
5757 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90036
Parking will be validated.
New York:
NY Boardroom
360 Madison Avenue
12th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Who:
The seminar will be conducted by National Director and Senior Counsel of Agency Relations Zino Macaluso and Senior Agency Manager Xochitl Cerda in Los Angeles. Members in New York will participate live via videoconference. You must bring your SAG membership card (paid thru October 31, 2009) in order to attend this event. No exceptions will be made. We strongly encourage all members who attend to bring a notepad and pen with them to these meetings.
*RSVP:
Performers interested in attending should immediately e-mail the Guild’s agency mailbox at agentquestion@sag.org. Please write SAG GSA Seminar—Reservation in the subject line. YOU MUST ALSO INDICATE IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING FROM HOLLYWOOD OR NEW YORK. Only those members who have received confirmation e-mails from SAG may attend, so please act quickly as seating is limited.
Questions about upcoming events should be directed to the SAG Agency Department at (323) 549-6745 (Hollywood) or (212) 827-1445 (New York). Any performer who has to cancel a reservation is asked to notify SAG immediately so that members on the waiting list may be contacted. Thank you. We look forward to seeing you on Monday, August 24, 2009.
SAG Members - What You Need to Know About Your Agency Contract Before Signing It
NBC launches “The Four Directions Talent Search” to discover new Native American performers and writers
In a major effort to increase the presence of Native Americans on television, NBC and the Oneida Indian Nation have launched a nationwide talent search to find actors, comedians, models, and writers with the potential to be cast in and write for programs in development and on the air.
In a major effort to increase the presence of Native Americans on television, NBC Entertainment and the Oneida Nation launched a web site to find Indian actors, comedians and writers with the potential to be cast in and write for programs in development and on the air. “The Four Directions Talent Search” is open to tribally affiliated Native Americans who are not currently under contract with a talent agent or studio.
This site will provide a much needed search tool to be used by casting directors, talent agents, producers, and directors. The site also includes news and current events that relate to the Native-American community and a place for job postings both in-front of and behind the camera. Oneida Nation with NBC Entertainment has created to promote & sustain on-camera diversity through community involvement and development, showcasing non-traditional casting choices, and creating programs to raise awareness within the entire entertainment community.
Will not only identify talent but also create an entrée for people who may not have had access to the industry in the past, and showcase their talents on a continuing basis. “Breaking into films, television, or live theater is difficult for anyone” said Ray Halbritter, Nation Representative and CEO of the Oneida Nation. “It is especially difficult for Native Americans who may have talent but never have had access to the opportunities. Through Four Directions Talent, NBC Entertainment and Oneida Nation will help open doors and cultivate this talent.” “This talent search is an exciting opportunity for NBC, and the rest of the Hollywood creative community, to discover new Native American performers and writers. NBC is proud to co-sponsor this site and remains committed to proactively develop new voices of all ethnicities,” said Marc Hirschfeld, Executive Vice-President, Casting, NBC Entertainment.
To get started, simply click here, fill out the questionnaire and you will receive an email once approval.
Jaime Ferrar Agency seeking children who are fluent in both Spanish and English
Jaime Ferrar Agency (JFA) is now seeking kids ages 6-14 who are bilingual in both Spanish and English.
Agent Jaime Ferrar's experience spans over 25 years in the entertainment industry. As an actor he has worked alongside Jim Carrey, Martin Sheen, and Doris Roberts. As a talent scout at the Carlos Alvarado Agency he discovered nine-year-old actor Eddy Martin who starred in Salma Hayak's directorial debut, The Maldonado Miracle. In 2003, he started his own company, the Jaime Ferrar Agency (JFA) where he represents actors of all ages in TV, film and commercials.
Jaime is a true favorite of Casting Directors and is adored by his clients. You can catch his clients on hit shows like CSI, Southland, Weeds, Nip/Tuck, My Name is Earl, Criminal Minds, CSI Miami, General Hospital, One Life to Live, Disney Jonas Brothers commercials, and the list goes on.
If your child is between 6-14 years of age, is bilingual in both Spanish and English, and lives in the Southern California area, submit headshot and resume by email to:
assistant@jfala.com
Write ATTN: "Jaime Ferrar bilingual kids" in the subject line.
Or send a hard copy headshot and resume to:
Bilingual Kids
Jaime Ferrar Agency
4741 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Ste 110
Valley Village, CA 91607
818-506-8311
Progressive Artists Agency Open Call for their Youth Division in Los Angeles
Progressive Artists Agency is holding its first open call for its youth division (ages 5 -17) on Saturday, August 15, 2009.
Progressive Artists is a well respected and established boutique talent agency in West Hollywood, CA that has been representing top talent in television, film and theatre for over twenty-five years. This is an extraordinary opportunity for young actors to introduce themselves to representatives who have the ear of the top casting directors in town.
Bernard Carneol, Belle L. Zwerdling, and Jillana Devine are established agents, representing actors active in film, television, and theater. As agents at Progressive Artists Agency Corporation, they are responsible for negotiating clients' contracts, which requires sophisticated negotiating skills and extensive experience. The firm is highly selective in their choice of clients, who they represent with commitment and passion.
Jillana Devine is in charge of the agency's Youth Division, both Theatrical & Commercial. Ms. Devine is conducting an open call for young actors between the ages of 5 - 17 years.
To receive an appointment time, or for more information, please send an email to:
paaopencall@gmail.com
Include the child and accompanying parent’s names and the child’s age.
Open Call Location and Date:
Where:
Progressive Artists Agency
1041 N. Formosa Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90046
When:
Saturday, August 15, 2009
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
No phone calls or personal drop-offs!
As a licensed California talent agent, Progressive Artists does not take any fees from its clients or prospective clients. Clients pay in commission when they work.
Vancouver based Talent Agency holding open auditions for new clients
Boss Management Inc., a Vancouver based Talent Agency , known as a "Boutique Agency" is holding an open audition to meet new actors who are currently looking for representation in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto.
OPEN TO ALL ETHNICITIES AND ALL AGES.
Also, looking for tweens and teens, so if there are tweens and teens between 11 yrs - 15 yrs who are looking for an agent they want to see you.
Please bring your Actors Head Shot and resume to the open call.
WHERE:
Suite 1500
510 West Hastings St
Vancouver (at the corner of Richards)
WHEN:
Tuesday July 14th at 6:00 PM.
Plan on being here for about 45 minutes to 1 hour max.
The Open Audition is a meet and greet, they will then review your head shot and resume and will be calling selected actors in for a one on one cold read / monologue session.
Ambassador Talent Actor Submissions Chicago
Ambassador Talent Agents Inc. has been around since 1984 and has become a leading force in the Entertainment Industry ever since. Ambassador Is a SAG and AFTRA affiliated agency has an impeccable reputation with clients and Talent alike.
Ambassador specializes in film, television, industrials, commercials, theatre, voice-over, print, runway modeling, and promotional events. Ambassador Talent is the most respected full service agency in Chicago
Ambassador Talent is a MAIL submission only company.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND E-MAIL Submissions. No personal deliveries.
Submission can be sent to:
Ambassador Talent Agents inc.
333 N. Michigan ave. Suite 910
Chicago IL 60601
attn: New Talent
Please send A cover letter with attached Headshot and Resume. For babies snapshots are fine, but please include stats and date of picture and date of birth on a label on the back.
It will take about 4-6 weeks to get a response from the agency.
Baron Entertainment Actor Submissions
Baron Entertainment, Inc. is a fully-licensed Los Angeles/Hollywood Talent Agency franchised by both SAG and AFTRA, with a San Diego branch and Baron Babies division. The company represents talented actors and actresses for motion pictures, television and commercials, and modeling. Baron Entertainment has become a powerhouse in the industry. Baron Entertainment places a high value on the relationship between client and agent, encouraging clients to stay in close contact. This allows submissions to be based on the personality behind the headshot and results in a high booking percentage as well as a trusting relationship between Casting Directors and Agency. Baron Entertainment accepts photos and resumes by regular mail only at the following address. They also attend actor showcases and accept showcase invitations.
To submit yourself to the Los Angeles division, mail your materials to:
Baron Entertainment
13848 Ventura Blvd. Suite A
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
ATTN: New Talent
To submit yourself to the San Diego division, mail your materials to:
Baron Entertainment
13848 Ventura Blvd. Suite A
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
ATTN: New Talent - San Diego
To submit yourself to the Baron Babies division, mail materials about your newborn through 3 year old to:
Baron Entertainment
13848 Ventura Blvd. Suite A
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
ATTN: New Talent - Babies
Baron does not accept electronic submissions. Interviews are by appointment only. Please do not phone, e-mail, fax or visit.
Los Angeles Talent Agency charged with false advertising in child talent search
A talent agency and its owner have been charged with falsely advertising to child actors and charging them $1,500 for an agent. The Los Angeles city attorney's office filed five counts each against Carl Carranza and Flashcast Companies Inc.
Five victims have complained to the city about Carranza advertising on Craigslist.org for a free talent search for children to work in modeling, catalogs and television commercials. Flashcast allegedly sent e-mails inviting the children and their parents to their offices where they were told that they could get a licensed agent for $1,495.
Prosecutors say Carranza was convicted on similar charges in 2002. He faces up to 2 1/2 years in prison and $12,500 in fines if convicted of making false or misleading statements.