What is Buzz Talent?
Are Modeling and Acting Schools Important?
I
want to be an Actor/Model but I am not comfortable with the idea of
having my photograph posted on the web with and vital information. What
Should I do?
What is the difference between an Agent and a Manager?
How much should I pay an Agent or Manger?
Does Buzz Talent charge any fees?
How old do I need to be for you to represent me?
What are the qualifications to be a Model or Actor?
To whom should I submit my pictures?
I want to
become an Actor/Model, what should I do to get started?
(i.e. Everybody tells me I should be a Model/Actor)
I have a question that was not answered at this site, what should I
do?
What is Buzz Talent ?
Buzz Talent is a professional Talent Management company. Our headquarters are in Los
Angeles, however, we recruit talent world-wide. As a management firm we will help to
define your goals and dreams. We will assess your skills, talents, motivation and
availability before signing you to a contract. If you are under 18 we will need to
speak with your parent or guardian to be sure that they too will participate in the
process. (Contact Us)
Once we sign you to a management contract our
goal is to help you leap over obstacles, get you represented by an Agent and tune your
skills and talents so that you are marketable. Without our expertise on your side
you could flounder and cut your potential career short.
Are Modeling and Acting Schools
Important?
It really depends upon the person. Basic training can be very helpful, it
allows you to be prepared from the moment you walk in to an agents office.
Training also prepares you for being in front of the
camera and occasionally helps with introduction to agents.
At Buzz Talent we believe that there is a "talent success triangle"
that all aspiring Models and Actors should complete before looking for work, (see image
below).
For both Models and Actors,
training can be supplemented and/or replaced with actual experience, either school or
community theatre are very valid ways to get experience. (You may also find local
businesses willing to use you as a model for advertising.)
Training/School and Self-Promotion are critical to getting and Agent/Manager, they are the
base of the triangle that will help you succeed! |
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I
want to be an Actor/Model but I am not comfortable with the idea of having
my photograph posted on the web with and vital information. What Should I
do?
Your concern is not a unique. Many people don't like the idea of "mass" exposure, and so this is not how we do things. Your portfolio can be shared with prospective employers
only by you and it is only available to verified Agents, Managers, Casting Directors and Producers via Talent-Exchange.com.
Furthermore none of your contact information is viewable by anyone, simply review your portfolio and you will notice that there is no way for anyone to contact you directly, we forward any request that we receive to you and will not release your contact information to anyone.
What is the difference
between an Agent and a Manager?
Simply put, an Agent gets a Talent work while a Manager shapes a Talent's career.
An Agent may provide you with one hundred parts that need to be cast and you might be
right for, whereas, a Manager will assist in sifting through those 100 parts so that you
can be best prepared for the 5 or 10 roles that would be perfect for you. You can
think of a manager as an Advisor and Mentor. The Manager should also work to get you
in front of Agents, they may also attend photo shots, screen tests and publicity junkets
in order to make the process easier for the Talent.
How much should I pay an Agent or Manger?
Nothing. You should never pay an Agent or Manager fees. Both Agents and Managers
earn a commission from the work that you do. When you get "signed", this
means that you sign a contract stating that you agree to give your representative a
portion of all your earnings for a specified period of time, is when Agents and Managers
earn their commissions. This amount ranges from 10% to 25%, (agents legally are
restricted to a maximum of 10% commission, this varies somewhat by state).
Does
Buzz Talent charge any fees?
We do not charge any fees. What we do is provide aspiring and working talent with
access to a widely used internet service called "Talent-Exchange.com". We
require that all aspiring talent utilize this service for 3 primary reasons.
First and foremost, Talent-Exchange.com offers a
wonderful service that enables aspiring talent to level the playing field regardless of
where they live. There is tremendous value in the service they provide. For
less than $10 per month you get an electronic portfolio, a unique web address
(yourname.actorportfolio.com) and access to their complete career management center with
to many resources to list.
Second, Buzz Talent does not have the resources to
provide quality representation to the thousands of people that approach us each week and
do not want to turn away those that truly have the motivation.
Basically, anyone not motivated enough or
willing to invest $100 in themselves or their child really does not want to succeed in the
entertainment industry. People regularly spend thousands of dollars making a trip to
see agents, managers, casting directors and producers in Los Angeles - we feel that
anyone not willing to commit the nominal $100 annual fee probably won't make it
anyway.
Finally, When Buzz Talent does "sign" a
new talent we require that they subscribe to the service. When we want to introduce
a new talent to an Agent or Casting Director we ask that they review the portfolio online.
This cuts down on the costs and paperwork both on our side and on the Casting
Directors side.
How old do I need to be for you to
represent me?
Children should be at least 4 years old, however, anyone under the age of 18 will need to
have their parent or guardians involvement. If you are under 18 be sure to ask
your parent to review the materials at this site and contact us to proceed.
What are the
qualifications to be a Model or Actor?
There are some pretty standard qualities that Agents look for in a new Talent.
We recommend that you use our free, no obligation, Career Advisor tool to see where
your best opportunities are. Click here
to begin!
To
whom should I submit my pictures?
All photo submissions should include your date of birth, measurements, city and
state where you live and parental contact information if you are under 18 years of age.
The photos should be clear and may include a headshot, three-quarter shot and full-length
shot, (bikini's, shorts and form-fitting outfits are acceptable, no nude or artistic
photos please). We will try to review unregistered talent photos if they are sent to customercare@buzzla.com or mailed to:
Buzz Talent
C/O Talent-Exchange.com
1600 Rosecrans Avenue
Building 2B, Suite 2
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
I want to
become an Actor/Model, what should I do to get started?
First you should use our free Career Advisor tool to see where your best
opportunities are, (Click here to begin).
Second, based upon the results you should review our "how to become" sections
which are also free. Finally you should enroll through this site, pay the
subscription fee and submit your photo(s) to us at customercare@buzzla.com
or mailed to:
Buzz Talent
C/O Talent-Exchange.com
1600 Rosecrans Avenue
Building 2B, Suite 2
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
I have a question that was not answered at this site, what should I
do?
Fastest - Send an email to customercare@buzzla.com
You may also call (310) 406-8690, ask for any available Talent Coordinator.
or Write to:
Buzz Talent
C/O Talent-Exchange.com
2512 Artesia Blvd
Suite 120
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
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