Over any kind of training you may be able to get, this is another super important step to having a successful career as an actor in Vancouver and that is to find an agency that fits you perfectly. However, do not go into an agency thinking you can just hand them your headshots and they will work some kind of hoodoo, to get you started. There has to be work and effort on your part too. The entertainment industry is very competitive and you have to have the skills and dedication to make yourself a marketable actor. Your agent can help get auditions however it takes your skills and talent to keep the auditions coming in.
When you start looking in the Vancouver area for a good agency, it is best to understand where you are at in your career before you start pounding the pavement. It is also good to know that if you are just starting your acting career in Vancouver you should start working with an agency that is smaller, so you can have the one-on -one help you need and as your career grows, they will grow with you. Having an agency that can give you the focus and attention you need as you start your career is a must. Put yourself out there a bit if you need to; a good agency will be invested in you and will not waste your time; especially since they only get paid when you get paid. Starting your research, talk to people you already know or peers in acting to see who they are working with; you can even use your own work to get noticed by a good reputable agency in Vancouver. Research is really important here; don’t be afraid to go online and do your research as well. Going online; you can truly see all the agencies available near you and also be able to make side by side comparisons with just a click of a button.
Compile a decent sized list of the agencies you are most interested in working with in Vancouver and then start sending out your resume with headshots. It is good to know that as you start sending out these headshots, while some agencies will take online submissions; there are a lot of agencies that will only take talent submissions by mail. Have a system in place, don’t just send out a hundred headshots at once, when you have sent out several headshots; make sure to keep track of who you are sending the headshots out to and the responses you receive back in return. Still keep track of things even if there is no response, there are plenty of agencies looking for talent like you, keep your spirits up and when in doubt follow up after two weeks with a simple call. Sometimes agents can get really busy and may have overlooked your headshot or even haven’t even seen it yet as they may be receiving thousands of headshots every week. You may be pleasantly surprised that they did not see you have at first but now that you have called them; they want to interview you right then, though if you find that they just don’t seem interested; just take that as your answer and move on to an agency that will have the time for you and will be invested in you.
Planning is essential when looking for a good agent in Vancouver. Plan to send about five to ten headshots out a week, follow up in two weeks. You can just rinse and repeat this process until you find someone that will have your best interests at heart as your agent and will help you on your path to success as an actress or actor in Vancouver. You may even find using events like paid showcases to help you actually have the opportunity to sit in front of local agents and casting directors; reading lines to them and showing off your skills. Some of the agents at these paid showcases may not be a good fit, but you can expand your network and find an agent that does fit you. If something about any agency is not adding up, move on until you find an agent that will fit you and start your career on the best foot in Vancouver.
