LOOKING FOR AN AGENT?

Hi,
So sorry for neglecting you on here.  It's just that the Casting platform really has taken off.

Finding an Agent?

Why wait for an Agent to put you forward?  That is if you have got one.  Many people find it hard to find an Agent. There is that Catch 22 situation where the so called 'good Agents' won't accept you on their books unless you have a track record or experience and you can't get either unless you have an Agent.  Do you really need an Agent though?

An Agent? 

When you do eventually find an Agent, how good are they?  If you are lucky and have a good agent anything you do for yourself can only propel your career.
If you have not got a good agent then you have to take more control of your situation.

One of my Agents looked after a lot of TV and radio presenters.  When one had dropped out of favour and he could no longer market them, he would turn his attention to the others in his stable that he could.  I was in the office on occasions when a job came in that I knew I was suitable for. I wasn't offered that opportunity. The Agent choose the safe bet, the guy who was most marketable at the time. Understandable isn't it?  So I had to find my own work through my own contacts.

What becomes of you, the Artiste, if after a period of time nothing is happening?
You may discover that the Agent has handed over your file, your future, your career to some intern in their office to take care of!  It happened to me.
I signed to an Agency  for 3 years. After 3 months he left to become a partner of another Agency.  My 'file' was passed to someone else in the office to be taken care of, someone less quailfied.  After 2 months I left, but not before having to pay him off with £7,000 for the release of my contract.

Ross 'Braveheart' King

Whether you are an established artiste or a newcomer to show-business there is only one answer.

Control your destiny. Be your own Agent

There are a few people from my era that did that. You know who they are, because they are still working.  Ross King is one of them.  He and I worked parallel careers for many years during the 80's and 90's.  Both fitting a similar criteria in radio and television presenting, then Ross took charge of his future.
A true professional, a very good negotiator and a good businessman. He represents himself. His career has gone where he wanted it to go.  Ross, or 'Braveheart' as I call him, now lives under the letter D of the Hollywood sign in LA, in a great house, with a pool, his own radio studio and his lovely lady. He is doing what he enjoys and on his terms.

The 'Agent', as we once knew it, is a dying breed. It's a dated concept.  Times have changed and now there is an approach that could see you living next door to Braveheart, under the letter O.  A new medium has made it possible to cut out the middle man and end handing over a percentage of your hard earned money.
The 'Internet' has opened up a new way for you to be seen and heard and to find the jobs that Agents used to only have access to.  My casting platform displays auditions and opportunities that are updated daily.

Nino Firetto Casting  posts Presenting and Acting jobs in TV, film, theatre.  

From my contacts, I have made work in the entertainment industry accessible to everyone. Newcomers, Actors and established Presenters. Instead of paying an Agent, being tied to a contract, missing the opportunities and waiting for the phone to ring, it's time you controlled your career.

Be your own  Agent.  First build your CV, add your photos and details on what is your 'personal Profile Page' and then apply for any of the listings that you feel suitable for.  Control your future.

By the way a lot of the postings I used to add here I now put on the Nino Firetto Casting Facebook Page, please 'Like It' .. I promise not to leave it so long till the next time.
If you would still like to give 15 or 20% of your earnings to an Agent here is a list of them that you might like to try with their contact details  click on -> Leeches

THE MUSE.TV IS LOOKING FOR A NEW FEMALE PRESENTER... AND IT COULD BE YOU!

Are you passionate about fashion?
Have you got bags of personality?
Can you see yourself presenting on camera?

Yes? Then show us what you’ve got!

Themuse.tv, the brand new fashion social networking site aimed at 16-24 year old women, dedicated to real fashion for real people, is looking for two presenters to come on board from the launch.

As a Muse presenter you'll be bubbly/fun/engaging and you'll have a big presence on the site giving you the chance to show off your presenting skills, your fun side AND your wardrobe.
If this sounds like something you’d love to be involved with, then follow these simple steps:

- Send us over your CV and a current picture of yourself
- Write us a short paragraph on why you'd be PERFECT for the muse

Send to: casting(at)themuse.tv

(You can always upload a video of yourself too to our Vimeo group - http://vimeo.com/groups/themusetv for us to look at)

DEADLINE: MIDDAY MONDAY 5TH DECEMBER
We'll be holding a casting/screen test on Friday 9th December for the successful candidates.

HOW TO APPLY TO OUR CASTINGS.

The new website will be launched in December. We would like to thank all those actors, extras and those seeking their first opportunies who have sent us their details and profiles for inclusion.  The lucky ones will be notified closer to the launch date and they will be our first 'Featured Faces'.

Agent 24 Casting will soon disappear and be renamed NINO FIRETTO CASTING.  This includes our Twitter and blog service.  To date Agent 24 has posted it's auditions and opportunites for free.  Many of you have replied to them via Direct Messages to our Twitter account and our email address.
In return we have sent you the breakdowns and contact details and acted as a platform.  If you have been successful in your applications please let us know so that we can include you on our 'Testimonial' feed on the new website.
Be there at the start and don't miss your opportunity sign up for our weekly tasters and launch date news here
NINO FIRETTO CASTING SIGN UP
In preparation of the forthcoming changes, to be submitted to any of our castings or auditions listed on Twitter you will need to forward us

• A photo
• CV
• Description 
• Links (if you have any)
• Your contact details 
• Cover note for the director, to say why you think you are suitable for the role

We will forward your details on to the Casting Directors.  Remember not all roles require experience (extras).  If the CD's are interested they will contact you directly.  The service, at this time, still remains FREE.
Our email is:  info(at)ninofirettocasting.com

NINO FIRETTO CASTING is very excited and looking forward to providing you with a user friendly website that will bring lots of film, television, theatre and commercial opportunities to you.

To post an audition or casting for free please email castings(@)ninofirettocasting.com
GOOD LUCK
NINO :)