I just got signed by a top talent agency! | How to get an agent for acting

[@imeriqj]

All I have to say is that I REALLY APPRECIATE THE INFO! I've been asking these questions for a while now and you covered all of the essentials.

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@ramirosalu111]

Hey Mariela! Thank you so much for this information!!! This is going to help me out tremendously! :-)

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Thanks for watching!

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

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[@Divine81Empress]

Thank you love, I want to help my son 🙏🏿 💙 & your sharing helps so much.

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

I'm so glad!

[@ANB_NETWORK24]

You know, I love your persona! I had to say that but no for real though, so I was given an amazing opportunity to showcase my talent on stage with an audience of agents and managers... I would LOVE advice from you! Literally anything from keeping a smile during commercial shoots to script memorization techniques!

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Hey! I have actually never been to a showcase, I wish I had that experince! Let me know how it went for you!

[@Composur]

Congratulations on your career love it

[@ashleyj97]

Love this! Just signed with my first agent recently!

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Fantastic!

[@demetriushaynes]

Blessings!! You are a go getter!!

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Thank you!

[@luishumbertolopezcruz]

Hey Mariela. My name is Luis and I am an aspiring actor who would love to breakthrough in the ATL acting market after I graduate from college. I have taken acting classes back to back, updated my headshots, updating my reel, as well as links. How hard is it to be signed your agency and what do they look for ? Thank you

[@luishumbertolopezcruz]

I am in texas but want to move here to excel. Of course since your agency is refferal, what can help to get signed by other great agencies in atlanta

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Hey! sorry I just saw this! And sounds like you're doing everything right! I would just say take a class in atl to have an atl name in your resume (looks better to agencies so they know your training was legit) and just statart submitting to agencies! Good luck!

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

@@luishumbertolopezcruz Network as muc as possible with instructors in ATL! They usually are very well connected with agencies and make great referrals.

[@minkiwi6519]

Could you list any of the studios the agent told you to train with? :) I’m thinking of doing drama inc next month but unsure of what class to do yet.

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Thats exatcly who I train with! Theyre awesome, would defiently recommend :)

[@missmack2328]

Drama inc is soo good!

[@placeholder9462]

Would you mind sharing some of the couches/ schoools that were recommended to you?

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Hey! I'm currently trainign with Drama inc, which was the one recommended to me by the agency that rejected me due to my lack of training. They are awesome and affordable in my opinion. They are currently doing online classes, so you can do them from anywhere. If you're in ATL, I think they're going yo start doing in person classes soon.

[@placeholder9462]

@@BusinessMarielaPerCal Thank you!!!!

[@xploretheunseenbhaktiwitha8378]

Hi, thanks so much for this video. I have a question, how did you get into the people store talent agency as they stated that they receive submissions by refferal's only. Please explain. Thanks

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Hey! I was referred by someone I connected with that worked with the agency :) A lot of people are usually referred by their acting coaches

[@YoungDecent1]

Hi, great video! I am from New York too😊 Looks like you’ve recorded this video about three years ago so I wanted to ask you how is Everything going today With acting?

[@staceysterling3040]

This is SO dope. I have msg you on IG like a couple of years ago idk if you remember but since then I have lived in NYC and did an acting conservatory program with NYFA. I just graduated May 1st and I’m excited to get out there and find representation. I’m now back home in Illinois but I need to keep my feet moving. Do you have any suggestions?

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

That's awesome! Glad to hear you went for trainingin NYC. Im not sure how the acting scene in Illinois, but I would def suggest to continue training-- could never have too much on your resume. A lot of classes are still onlline because of the pandemic, so you can even train with classes from Atlanta. Are you planning on moving to another city for acting?

[@staceysterling3040]

@@BusinessMarielaPerCal Yes!! ATL is on the list along side Austin, TX. I just had to come home to Illinois to see family but I’m putting together my reel and resume at the moment. I have an appointment with a professional photographer in Chicago, IL mid June to get my headshots squared away. I just want to network and find representation. That’s my goal this year. And of course train! I never wanna stop training.

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

@@staceysterling3040 Sounds like you're on the right path! And definitely network! Very important.

[@angelaparkes451]

I know this video is SO long ago... but what in the world do you write for cover letters?? Any examples you can send?

[@andieellett758]

Thanks for making this vid! Do you have recs for ATL headshot photographers?

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Thanks for watching! I forgot the name of the person I got my headshots wiht xD But I would say just check their work and theres no reason to pay more than $200 for head shots if you're just starting out. Heck, i used home made headshots till i got signed xD

[@thevanessakay]

Hey, did you attach your resume in a PDF or did you write the cover letter literally IN the email?

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Literally IN the email!

[@Nicólas-Perdido]

Thanks for the video!

[@sweetgal7644]

i am wondering what did you mean on writing agencies a letter? what should we write in the letter

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

A cover letter highlighting why you would be an asset to the agency!

[@EllaEscobar888]

thanks for this!!

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisxavier9735]

I know this is late but i know about people store agency but it’s only referral only but I don’t know anybody in the industry so how did you get rep???

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

You can take classes with instructors that are connected to agencies, and they can refer you

[@dyanastrongg]

Hey what agentcy you signed to ??

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Hello, I signed with People Store in Atlanta

[@ItsQuila280]

Can you give tips on the cover letter you submitted to acting agency?

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

The best advice I can give is just keep it short and bullet point reasons why you are a good actor and are ready to be represented (so literally brag about what you've done where you have trained). Keep it as short as possible because they see a lot of submissions everyday, so they dont have time!

[@alexjohnson2730]

What school did she recommend ??

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Drama inc! They are based in ATL but also offer virtual classes

[@keithjayy]

What is the name of the class the agent recommended?

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Drama inc

[@PrinceKiesler]

What agency did you book with did you end up liking them?

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

People Store. Still with them!

[@mybeautifullife9333]

So my son just picked by a big agency and he's only 16. Is it safe or a good idea?

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

As long as they are not asking you for ANY money upfront. Legit agencies don't do that. They most they do is ask you to get new headshots and recommend where he can take training, but the agency itself would never ask you for money that's going to them. Agencies get paid when the talent gets booked and they take a percentage. Hope that helps, be safe!

[@garyny4073]

Never doing a reel baby , can't get a reel can't get on camera

[@janeiljohnson2038]

What is the name of the school?

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Drama inc!

[@LindseyRaelle]

How did you submit to them? By email?

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Hey! The agency I'm with now specifically only look at new talent through referrals (from acting coaches, etc), so I was referred by someone who has a professional connection with the agency. That was in January (when they turned me down) but then they reached back out months later on their. Most big agencies go by referral, but most agencies have a submissions portal on their website or your can email them as well. Hope that helps!

[@LindseyRaelle]

@@BusinessMarielaPerCal I’m so happy for you !! Seriously ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

@@LindseyRaelle Thank you! Stay tuned, I'll be coming up with more video explaining things more in depth. I feel like I threw a lot of info here that can be more specific lol

[@LindseyRaelle]

@@BusinessMarielaPerCal please do cause your girl is struggling on how to get an agent and I feel like you have a lot of info and success going on right now I’m admiring

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

@@LindseyRaelle Thank you! What city are you located, if you don't mind me asking?

[@clydeschronicles3462]

What school

[@TennantMary]

Why did you not say what school?

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Drama inc

[@chrisxavier9735]

Hi I know about people store and I’m in Florida 13 years old and I want to become an actor can you please refer me to the agency so I can start my young career. Thank you…..

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Sorry, I’m not familiar with any agencies in Florida

[@sinalozosiwe9399]

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[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

Hello! Hope all is well!

[@sinalozosiwe9399]

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[@bacongreasestudios766]

Makayla Lysiak, Question mark

[@freyafoxmusic]

Are you still acting in 2024?

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

idk if it's my attention span or if there was a bit of unnecessary chatter, but i had to force myself thru this video to get to the meat, lol.. 1. headshot (theatrical - straight face, commercial - smiling) 2. resume (training, school plays, ...) 3. reel (clips of your appearance in anything.. student films, etc.) find SAG-franchised agencies & submit to them

[@BusinessMarielaPerCal]

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