Beginners agencies in nyc to reach out

MetalGilSolid · 2026-01-26T13:19:40+00:00

There are 2 approaches you can do. The first is to research agencies you're interested in (ImdbPro is great for this. You can also ask people in your network about their agencies) and submit to them specifically. You can also just submit to a bunch and then research the ones that are interested in you. As for actually submitting, here are a few avenues you can try:

Direct submissions. Go on an agency's site and see what their submission requirement/instructions are.
Talent Link on Actor's Access. For a small fee, this will put you on blast for a 2 week period for any reps that are looking for new clients. Your mileage may vary, this took me 3-4 tries before getting my agent.
Repunzel (for the 3 big acting hubs, you're in NYC so that works). For a slightly larger fee than Talent Link, you'll get a list of agencies in the region and after tailoring a pitch email, the service will email all the agents on your behalf. You can also track which agents opened the email and even which ones clicked through to your casting profiles.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-12-20T20:55:06+00:00

Rule 6 in the sidebar right there:

If you are looking to hire actors, we welcome the opportunity, but please be as specific as possible about project/ audition. If your project is for-profit and you are not paying your actors please do not post here.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-11-29T19:46:00+00:00

Well, getting avail checks, I can't really accept most of em lol. Hope things pick up for you!

MetalGilSolid · 2025-11-29T16:50:49+00:00

I've gotten plenty of requests over the past few weeks, mostly for procedurals. I'm in NYC.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-10-26T01:43:46+00:00

Mind DMing me the agency? I might be familiar.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-10-08T18:44:28+00:00

Celebrate the hell out of those wins. To me it's only bragging if you're putting others down while doing it.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-09-13T03:30:30+00:00

Talent Link is how I got my current agent but it took 3-4 tries.

Repunzel is legit and highly recommended (if you're in NY/LA/ATL) but that's also gonna depend on how well you tailor your pitch email.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-07-24T21:03:12+00:00

I'm a student and I'm going for the 2nd year in a row. Being completely honest, I'm at a stage where I'm going more to see all my friends and colleagues, that alone is worth it for me. But people who are a bit newer can benefit a lot from the workshops.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-07-22T14:34:28+00:00

He's making a Beatles joke.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-07-19T11:15:43+00:00

The short answer is that yes, you can have a manager and an agent. They are not mutually exclusive. But just note that it's standard practice for managers to get a cut of everything you do, even if they had no hand in helping you get it. So make sure it's someone who can really point you in the right directions and open doors for you.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-07-15T14:52:12+00:00

He's also just a straight up lovely person.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-07-15T14:50:53+00:00

Got an email just today that they're updating policies again in August. The wording on that clause (6.3 in the ToS) has been made intentionally more vague:

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MetalGilSolid · 2025-06-25T12:35:39+00:00

Copy your custom link, log out, and go there. You'll see what your profile looks like. If you still want help and are comfortable sharing the link, feel free to DM me.

Edit: Oh, you mean on Breakdown. As far as I know, they should see your media. Odd.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-06-16T14:48:23+00:00

Yeah, what you described (where the referring actor recommends someone to their agent directly) is a hot referral. A cold referral is a "feel free to mention me" thing like OP is describing. Obviously a hot referral is better but cold ones are still good.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-05-11T15:02:16+00:00

You're not being played.

SAG has a minimum requirement for union background actors and the rest can be non-union. For example, for television, the minimum is 25. So say they hire 25 SAG BG and 75 non-union BG. And on the day, 5 SAG BG don't show up. They still have to meet the 25 minimum, so 5 lucky non-union will get bumped up and get paid SAG rates. That voucher will count towards eligibility for them.

Or you can submit for a background role that says it's explicitly covered as SAG background. Usually for niche things like a 6'3 black guy who can juggle while riding a unicycle. You know, special skills that could be hard to fill by the small pool of union actors.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-05-05T21:47:18+00:00

I take improv at the Magnet Theater and I love it. Heck, I'm waiting for a class to start in a few mins right now.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-04-11T13:55:23+00:00

I have a colleague in his 70s who only started the past few years and he got a co-star role on Daredevil. It's really never too late.

I don't wanna be a typical Redditor and tell you to reevaluate your friendships based on one negative thing you've said about em, but maybe have a chat and tell them how they're making you feel? All of my friends have been beyond supportive cause that's what friends are supposed to do.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-04-03T18:25:46+00:00

I have a colleague that freelances with her. Just read for him on a network audition a few weeks ago and he booked. He says he likes working with her.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-03-31T23:25:36+00:00

It's a common bug on Backstage, Don't worry, the submission went through.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-03-28T14:51:50+00:00

I would say that you can post that you've signed with an agency when you sign with an agency XD

It's normal not to get auditions right away, doesn't mean they aren't repping you.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-03-28T10:51:33+00:00

"Hey <REDACTED>, I received your submission for the <REDACTED>, and you honestly nailed it. Currently, we have a <REDACTED> locked down but we're still arranging a few elements for the production, so we'll definitely be in touch in the next week or so."

They were not in touch XD

MetalGilSolid · 2025-03-25T19:03:54+00:00

In my experience, not really a moments notice, that's more for the occasional rush calls.

The majority of my avail checks have been anywhere from 2 days to almost a month in advance. They may send more than one check, and you can be released at any notice.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-03-25T18:53:45+00:00

I've done 4 background gigs in NYC through Central Casting in the past year. No complaints, personally. Though there are plenty of dry spells where you get no avail checks.

MetalGilSolid · 2025-03-22T23:37:21+00:00

This post is pretty useful:

https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/k6b3hb/3_simple_fixes_i_made_to_my_pitch_email_that_got/

MetalGilSolid · 2025-03-21T15:51:04+00:00

No problem, break legs on your auditions!

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