To have a successful full time career in the entertainment industry, it is common knowledge that you will need good representation. Representation refers to your agent, your agency or maybe even your management depending on your specific field of the business. If you've been submitting yourself for representation with limited or no interest/responses then you need to take a look at what and how you are submitting.
You should always include as much appropriate information as possible. Give the information and pictures that are asked for... most agencies will have specific instructions for what they require right on their website. If they do not simply give them a call and ask. If you submit yourself without all the required information then there is a high chance that your submission will be ignored and deleted. Busy agencies do not have time to play email and/or phone games with you if you forgot to include something they already asked for .... furthermore, it speaks to your (lack of) commitment and work ethic if you cannot take the time to read the submission requirements.
Always meet in person with an agent or agency whenever possible. Meetings are always more productive than an email submission. If there is an option to attend an Open Call, you should take advantage of it!
Do NOT include links to your social media sites unless you are specifically asked for them .. they are NOT considered professional. However if you have a professional, personal website, feel free to include that link in your submission. Be sure that it is updated frequently and there are no pictures on it which do not currently represent what you look like NOW!
Do always include your contact information. How else do you expect them to get a hold of you if they are interested.
If a bio is requested, include it,... but do not pour out your life story or anything too personal or negative that you might have experienced. Trust me, nobody will care and it is not professional.
If you have absolutely nothing to send, just include a natural non professional picture and your measurements. DO NOT go into detail, about how you've always wanted to be a model/actor and all you need is someone to help you and give you a chance and blah blah blah. Give them SOMETHING to work with that's concrete, like your measurements, stats and picture. Then you should look into getting a head shots done, at the very least. (No matter what field you're in) It shows professionalism and most importantly WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE!
GOOD LUCK AND GET TO WORK!
You should always include as much appropriate information as possible. Give the information and pictures that are asked for... most agencies will have specific instructions for what they require right on their website. If they do not simply give them a call and ask. If you submit yourself without all the required information then there is a high chance that your submission will be ignored and deleted. Busy agencies do not have time to play email and/or phone games with you if you forgot to include something they already asked for .... furthermore, it speaks to your (lack of) commitment and work ethic if you cannot take the time to read the submission requirements.
Always meet in person with an agent or agency whenever possible. Meetings are always more productive than an email submission. If there is an option to attend an Open Call, you should take advantage of it!
Do NOT include links to your social media sites unless you are specifically asked for them .. they are NOT considered professional. However if you have a professional, personal website, feel free to include that link in your submission. Be sure that it is updated frequently and there are no pictures on it which do not currently represent what you look like NOW!
Do always include your contact information. How else do you expect them to get a hold of you if they are interested.
If a bio is requested, include it,... but do not pour out your life story or anything too personal or negative that you might have experienced. Trust me, nobody will care and it is not professional.
If you have absolutely nothing to send, just include a natural non professional picture and your measurements. DO NOT go into detail, about how you've always wanted to be a model/actor and all you need is someone to help you and give you a chance and blah blah blah. Give them SOMETHING to work with that's concrete, like your measurements, stats and picture. Then you should look into getting a head shots done, at the very least. (No matter what field you're in) It shows professionalism and most importantly WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE!
GOOD LUCK AND GET TO WORK!
