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Agence Claire Boivin Agency Inc. represents Are you an actor seeking
representation? If
yes, please read all of the information below and review the submission
package requirements carefully. Please
note that submissions for representation sent by fax, e-mail and/or via our
Web site will not be considered, nor do we accept any drop-in submissions. Although we are not currently looking to expand our roster, we make
every effort to go over submissions weekly.
If you are a potential talent that we may be interested in adding to
our roster, we will call you to set up an appointment within 10 business
days. Due to the number of submissions
we receive, it is not possible to contact everyone. If you do not hear from us, we are unable
to offer you an opportunity at this time and we wish you the best in your
efforts to seek representation and gain additional experience. Acting is not a glamorous business where you can make a lot of money
with minimal effort and experience.
This is a challenging profession that requires flexibility,
discipline, continuous training, lots of hard work and most importantly,
commitment. Become an actor because it
brings you satisfaction and enjoyment.
Of the many people who work as actors, few earn livings at it and even
fewer get to be “rich and famous.” If
one day you get paid exceptionally well for your efforts, great. If this is not the case for you, then a t
least you spent your time doing something that you enjoy. Remember, you will benefit from having a
“Plan B” career path to fall back on when roles are not available. Experience: Many
actors first gain experience in their High Schools and in drama programs
offered by the public and private sectors.
Do not overlook these opportunities to gain valuable experience when
you are starting out. Experience is
very important, the more you have, the more likely you will be considered for
roles. You can also gain experience by
accepting acting roles with amateur theatre groups. Skills: Actors
require a variety of skills.
Languages, accents, singing, dancing, playing an instrument, knowing a
martial art, sports and many other skills are useful. Basic technical skills such as auditioning,
learning stage direction and proper use of your voice are vital to your
success. ACTRA has a list of helpful
workshops and suggestions for training in many of these basic technical skill
areas. While you do not require a
Diploma or Degree in the Performing Arts to be a professional actor, the path
to obtaining one can certainly help you develop your talent. Actors
live with a lot of rejection. You will
be rejected for many more parts than you get.
You have to accept that you just may not have the right “look” for a
part. You have to be prepared to move
on to the next challenge with as much passion and excitement as you did
before. As an actor, you will compete against your fellow actors for every
role. There is no such thing as a
guaranteed part. Most have years of
experience and have trained at top theatre and acting schools. Their work experience can include
everything from plays and television series to commercials and feature films.
Bringing a character to life on the screen can give you great joy and
personal satisfaction, but it also entails personal sacrifices. You will succeed only if you are serious
about being an actor and are dedicated to your profession. "First
of all, I choose the great [roles], and if none of these come, I choose the
mediocre ones, and if they don't come, I choose the ones that pay the
rent" As a professional actor, one
of the most important relationships you will have is with your agent. At its heart, the actor-agent relationship
is a partnership where both sides have distinct responsibilities. You devote your life to being a
professional actor and maintaining a good reputation. We research upcoming roles and maintain
close contact with casting directors to arrange auditions, schedule
availability and most importantly, negotiate your fees. Agence Claire Boivin Agency Inc. is
particularly proud of its reputation and its strong relationships with casting
directors in At Agence Claire Boivin Agency Inc, the
actor-agent relationship is based on honesty, trust and integrity. Presenting yourself as a
professional who is serious about your craft is the best way to obtain
representation. We devote a
significant amount of time and resources to marketing our actors. We expect our actors to continue to gain
training, experience and to network and promote themselves in the Industry at
every opportunity. If you are interested in being represented by
Agence Claire Boivin Agency Inc. you must possess the experience, skills and
qualities mentioned above. Before agreeing to represent
an actor, we will look for evidence of this experience, these skills and
qualities, such as, commitment and dedication. For example, an actor based in Submission Package Requirements: If you are seeking
agent representation, you must send us a submission package that includes the
following: ·
a professional
resume; Your
resume should list your work experience and training as an actor. ·
a demo CD for
voice work, demo DVD for film, television and live performances, or an
audition tape (VHS or DVD), with a minimum of three scenes showing a
diversity of roles; ·
a recent
Headshot (8x10 black and white); ·
a letter of reference from your acting
coach, instructor or industry professional, press clippings related to your
work; and ·
a personally
addressed cover letter. Do not send originals. We do
not accept responsibility for any material submitted and we will not hold or
return any material. Send your submission
package to: Agence Claire Boivin Agency Inc. K2M
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