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How to Get Representation with a Hollywood Talent Agent (Step-by-Step Guide)

Here’s How The Smart Girls Mailing to Talent Agents™ Works You call us and make your appointment to come in (or we speak on the ...

Should I leave my old credits on my acting resume? — ASK SMART GIRLS SERIES

I have just started a new series of posts called ASK SMART GIRL! Each week or so I will be answering some of the questions I ...

Networking for Actors: 5 Mistakes That Make You Look Like a Jerk

When actors network in the film and TV business, it should be the same as networking in any other industry. Unfortunately, because actors feel so ...

Talent Agent Interviews: 5 Key Questions Every Actor Should Be Ready For

One of the common mistakes actors make in interviews with talent agents is not being prepared or not knowing what they should and shouldn’t ask ...

7 Things Every Actor Should Know About Talent Agents

One of the first steps I’ve seen actors need to take when wanting to break into film, TV, or commercial acting is to seek a ...

Do Your Film Credits Look Made Up?

The term "billing," in case you are not familiar with it refers to how SAG credits you when you play a given role in a ...

How to Improve Your Acting

To be successful and maintain that success, there are several different areas of acting that you must learn. You must study various areas in the ...

5 Ways to Expand Your “It” Factor and Attract Talent Agents

“IT” is one of those intangible qualities that can be hard to describe.  “IT” is a knowingness, a belief in yourself that comes across in ...

Not Enough Acting Credits? Here’s How to Still Get a Talent Agent

If you are basically a newbie or have limited credits, the agent is mostly going to go by your look, your training, and whether you ...

I Was Frozen for a Year—Here’s How It Affected My Acting Career

We all know it’s very important to stay inspired– truly inspired — and excited about your acting career. But I also know it can be tough in this ...

The Cure For Audition Nerves

When it comes to auditioning, even the most experienced of actors, the “old hams” of the profession, get the jitters. Ian McKellen still talks about ...

Every Actor Should Be Doing This… Are You?

As you probably already realize, there are so many actors in Hollywood that it’s a big challenge to be seen as unique. But to get ...
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