Shameless Self Promotion- Is there any one out there who promotes themselves??
Sun, 22 Oct 2006, 05:19 pmDaniel.J.Lucas15 posts in thread
Shameless Self Promotion- Is there any one out there who promotes themselves??
Sun, 22 Oct 2006, 05:19 pmHi Everyone,
I have moved to Melbourne from Auckland and have been checking out
some of the threads on Agencies etc.
Sounds like theres certainly a few scams out there [read NOTM and BMA].
Having had an agent in NZ, i know from experience that weeks can go by
without hearing from them, you start to wonder whether they have
forgotten about you so its time to give them a call etc.
Is there anybody out there who markets themselves? I have been
thinking about giving this a shot myself and figured I could send
headshots and coverletters to all the local casting agents, has anyone
tried this?
Does it work?
Or are there any casting directors out there who have been approached
in this way, do you find it offensive or not useful?
Let me know your thoughts
Daniel
Bottom Line
Mon, 23 Oct 2006, 04:07 pmAgent or no Agent, you need to self-promote. If you have an agent you Self-promote to then as well as anyone else. You plug away at plugging yourself regardless.
Having an agent just means that you MAY have a little exrtra support, as long as you nuture the relationship you have with them.
I say get the agent, after all it really doesn't change the amount of work you do, but you can get someone else to work for you too. Two heads are usually better than one.
Absit invidia
Jeff Watkins
Perth based Actor/Performer
who can also sing and dance
Fight/Sword Choreographer
Virgin Director
UPstageWA Rep