----------------------------Original message---------------------------- On Sun, 14 May 1995 [log in to unmask] wrote: > ----------------------------Original message---------------------------- > Commercial production is like a mountain, there are many paths to the top. > I'm basically in the same predicament but with a different spin. Use an agent > if you don't trust your presentation skills otherwise agents are there to > make money not to start carreers (in my experience). Use your head and your > heart and you'll probably go farther than spending your time looking for an > agent. > I couldn't disagree with you more. A good SAG sanctioned agent will have access to all the major productions passing through your area. Often, a Director/Producer will refuse to see unrepresented talent, or you may never hear about an audition till it's too late. Additionally, an agent usually costs you *nothing*. All SAG scale contracts mandate the producer pays scale + 10%. AFTRA also, I believe. While there certainly are unscrupulous agents out there, most are very valuable indeed.