I just got signed by a top talent agency! | How to get an agent for acting

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I just got signed by a top talent agency! | How to get an agent for acting

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I just got signed by a top Atlanta talent agency and I’m so excited! Wanted to share a little bit of my journey with you guys as well as tell you how you can get a talent agent for acting, and how to get talent agencies to consider you for representation even as a beginner actor (which I still consider myself to be). Hope this helps! Lmk if you have any questions in the comments!
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@imeriqj 2 жыл бұрын

All I have to say is that I REALLY APPRECIATE THE INFO! I've been asking these questions for a while now and you covered all of the essentials.

@MarielaPerCal 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!

@ramirosalinas1972 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mariela! Thank you so much for this information!!! This is going to help me out tremendously! :-)

@MarielaPerCal Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@MarielaPerCal Жыл бұрын

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@ANB_NETWORK24 2 жыл бұрын

You know, I love your persona! I had to say that but no for real though, so I was given an amazing opportunity to showcase my talent on stage with an audience of agents and managers... I would LOVE advice from you! Literally anything from keeping a smile during commercial shoots to script memorization techniques!

@MarielaPerCal Жыл бұрын

Hey! I have actually never been to a showcase, I wish I had that experince! Let me know how it went for you!

@Divine81Empress 11 ай бұрын

Thank you love, I want to help my son 🙏🏿 💙 & your sharing helps so much.

@MarielaPerCal 11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@Nicólas-Perdido 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@demetriushaynes 9 ай бұрын

Blessings!! You are a go getter!!

@MarielaPerCal Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@kassidyj97 6 ай бұрын

Love this! Just signed with my first agent recently!

@MarielaPerCal Ай бұрын

Fantastic!

@luislopezcruz6582 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mariela. My name is Luis and I am an aspiring actor who would love to breakthrough in the ATL acting market after I graduate from college. I have taken acting classes back to back, updated my headshots, updating my reel, as well as links. How hard is it to be signed your agency and what do they look for ? Thank you

@luislopezcruz6582 2 жыл бұрын

I am in texas but want to move here to excel. Of course since your agency is refferal, what can help to get signed by other great agencies in atlanta

@MarielaPerCal 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! sorry I just saw this! And sounds like you're doing everything right! I would just say take a class in atl to have an atl name in your resume (looks better to agencies so they know your training was legit) and just statart submitting to agencies! Good luck!

@MarielaPerCal 2 жыл бұрын

@@luislopezcruz6582 Network as muc as possible with instructors in ATL! They usually are very well connected with agencies and make great referrals.

@placeholder9462 3 жыл бұрын

Would you mind sharing some of the couches/ schoools that were recommended to you?

@MarielaPerCal 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! I'm currently trainign with Drama inc, which was the one recommended to me by the agency that rejected me due to my lack of training. They are awesome and affordable in my opinion. They are currently doing online classes, so you can do them from anywhere. If you're in ATL, I think they're going yo start doing in person classes soon.

@placeholder9462 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarielaPerCal Thank you!!!!

@minkiwi6519 2 жыл бұрын

Could you list any of the studios the agent told you to train with? :) I’m thinking of doing drama inc next month but unsure of what class to do yet.

@MarielaPerCal 2 жыл бұрын

Thats exatcly who I train with! Theyre awesome, would defiently recommend :)

@missmack2328 Жыл бұрын

Drama inc is soo good!

@EllaEscobar888 Жыл бұрын

thanks for this!!

@MarielaPerCal Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@xploretheunseenbhaktiwitha8378 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks so much for this video. I have a question, how did you get into the people store talent agency as they stated that they receive submissions by refferal's only. Please explain. Thanks

@MarielaPerCal 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! I was referred by someone I connected with that worked with the agency :) A lot of people are usually referred by their acting coaches

@staceysterling3040 3 жыл бұрын

This is SO dope. I have msg you on IG like a couple of years ago idk if you remember but since then I have lived in NYC and did an acting conservatory program with NYFA. I just graduated May 1st and I’m excited to get out there and find representation. I’m now back home in Illinois but I need to keep my feet moving. Do you have any suggestions?

@MarielaPerCal 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Glad to hear you went for trainingin NYC. Im not sure how the acting scene in Illinois, but I would def suggest to continue training-- could never have too much on your resume. A lot of classes are still onlline because of the pandemic, so you can even train with classes from Atlanta. Are you planning on moving to another city for acting?

@staceysterling3040 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarielaPerCal Yes!! ATL is on the list along side Austin, TX. I just had to come home to Illinois to see family but I’m putting together my reel and resume at the moment. I have an appointment with a professional photographer in Chicago, IL mid June to get my headshots squared away. I just want to network and find representation. That’s my goal this year. And of course train! I never wanna stop training.

@MarielaPerCal 3 жыл бұрын

@@staceysterling3040 Sounds like you're on the right path! And definitely network! Very important.

@garyny4073 Жыл бұрын

Never doing a reel baby , can't get a reel can't get on camera

@andieellett758 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this vid! Do you have recs for ATL headshot photographers?

@MarielaPerCal Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I forgot the name of the person I got my headshots wiht xD But I would say just check their work and theres no reason to pay more than $200 for head shots if you're just starting out. Heck, i used home made headshots till i got signed xD

@thevanessakay Жыл бұрын

Hey, did you attach your resume in a PDF or did you write the cover letter literally IN the email?

@MarielaPerCal Жыл бұрын

Literally IN the email!

@dyanastrongg 2 жыл бұрын

Hey what agentcy you signed to ??

@MarielaPerCal 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I signed with People Store in Atlanta

@bacongreasestudios766 Жыл бұрын

Makayla Lysiak, Question mark

@alexjohnson2730 Жыл бұрын

What school did she recommend ??

@MarielaPerCal Жыл бұрын

Drama inc! They are based in ATL but also offer virtual classes

@sweetgal7644 2 жыл бұрын

i am wondering what did you mean on writing agencies a letter? what should we write in the letter

@MarielaPerCal 2 жыл бұрын

A cover letter highlighting why you would be an asset to the agency!

@ItsQuila280 2 жыл бұрын

Can you give tips on the cover letter you submitted to acting agency?

@MarielaPerCal 2 жыл бұрын

The best advice I can give is just keep it short and bullet point reasons why you are a good actor and are ready to be represented (so literally brag about what you've done where you have trained). Keep it as short as possible because they see a lot of submissions everyday, so they dont have time!

@freyafoxmusic 9 күн бұрын

Are you still acting in 2024?

@sinalozosiwe9399 Жыл бұрын

Afternoon sister you are speaking with Sinalo Zosiwe from South Africa I'm Actor and Model Basically Im look for jobs in USA .

@MarielaPerCal Жыл бұрын

Hello! Hope all is well!

@sinalozosiwe9399 Жыл бұрын

@@MarielaPerCal Hello, sister it would be a changing opportunity to me if you could give me chance to expose my talent in USA I want to learn more... Since I have a clothing brand it will change My life big time and others that I'm working with pls kindly give me a chance I won't disappoint I promise

@keithjayy 4 ай бұрын

What is the name of the class the agent recommended?

@MarielaPerCal Ай бұрын

Drama inc

@TeKeyaKrystal Жыл бұрын

idk if it's my attention span or if there was a bit of unnecessary chatter, but i had to force myself thru this video to get to the meat, lol.. 1. headshot (theatrical - straight face, commercial - smiling) 2. resume (training, school plays, ...) 3. reel (clips of your appearance in anything.. student films, etc.) find SAG-franchised agencies & submit to them

@MarielaPerCal Жыл бұрын

👍🏽

@PrinceKiesler 6 ай бұрын

What agency did you book with did you end up liking them?

@MarielaPerCal Ай бұрын

People Store. Still with them!

@chrisxavier9735 Жыл бұрын

I know this is late but i know about people store agency but it’s only referral only but I don’t know anybody in the industry so how did you get rep???

@MarielaPerCal Жыл бұрын

You can take classes with instructors that are connected to agencies, and they can refer you

@janeiljohnson2038 Жыл бұрын

What is the name of the school?

@MarielaPerCal Жыл бұрын

Drama inc!

@mybeautifullife9333 7 ай бұрын

So my son just picked by a big agency and he's only 16. Is it safe or a good idea?

@MarielaPerCal 7 ай бұрын

As long as they are not asking you for ANY money upfront. Legit agencies don't do that. They most they do is ask you to get new headshots and recommend where he can take training, but the agency itself would never ask you for money that's going to them. Agencies get paid when the talent gets booked and they take a percentage. Hope that helps, be safe!

@TennantMary Жыл бұрын

Why did you not say what school?

@MarielaPerCal Жыл бұрын

Drama inc

@chrisxavier9735 Жыл бұрын

Hi I know about people store and I’m in Florida 13 years old and I want to become an actor can you please refer me to the agency so I can start my young career. Thank you…..

@MarielaPerCal Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I’m not familiar with any agencies in Florida

@LindseyRaelle 3 жыл бұрын

How did you submit to them? By email?

@MarielaPerCal 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! The agency I'm with now specifically only look at new talent through referrals (from acting coaches, etc), so I was referred by someone who has a professional connection with the agency. That was in January (when they turned me down) but then they reached back out months later on their. Most big agencies go by referral, but most agencies have a submissions portal on their website or your can email them as well. Hope that helps!

@LindseyRaelle 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarielaPerCal I’m so happy for you !! Seriously ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@MarielaPerCal 3 жыл бұрын

@@LindseyRaelle Thank you! Stay tuned, I'll be coming up with more video explaining things more in depth. I feel like I threw a lot of info here that can be more specific lol

@LindseyRaelle 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarielaPerCal please do cause your girl is struggling on how to get an agent and I feel like you have a lot of info and success going on right now I’m admiring

@MarielaPerCal 3 жыл бұрын

@@LindseyRaelle Thank you! What city are you located, if you don't mind me asking?