I’m just completing my second feature film and I’m working on a third and I was recently talking to a few actor friends who suggested I look for an agent? Has anyone else done anything like this if so are there any tips on how to go about it?
Filmmaking / Directing : Agents for Directors by Tom Wadlow
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Keep making great, quality content and the agents will come to you. Don’t listen to your friends.
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There are 2 schools of thought here, some say that agents come to you, others say go find an agent. Most agents that come to you will find you once you start winning awards (whether thats film festivals or the big league awards). I know for actors, they have to usually start off with finding an agent, then once they become bigger other agents will seek them out. I'm not sure exactly how it'd work for directors, but it doesn't hurt looking for agents yourself if you need one now if you need immediate representation.
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I'll second that - hungry Agents are lurking in the bushes looking for you (if you got some excellent stuff).
Brill, I think there a clear pattern there, thank you for that, I’m going to keep focused on the project I’m working on and see where that leads me. If nothing comes of it I can always start looking out for agents then
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Actual licensed agents for creatives - at least in Los Angeles- are ultra selective. A few released films is not always enough to pique their interest in a director. If you have commercial reels, it's far easier to get representation because that is where the paid work is for newer talent. You have to be a comparable sell to the rest of their roster or a shining up-and-comer, anything less is not worth their effort. When an agent does show interest, one is smart to contact others they have repped a while to see if they are happy with the relationship. You should definitely pursue representation starting with the big 3, and then on down to obscure boutiques. If you are lucky, a meet and greet might yield useful feedback toward future representation.
Hello I am looking for a director whom I could share something with.Thanks.