Nothing Beats Experience

1. Nothing Beats Experience Whenever we start looking around for a career, for job opportunities, for the best chance at building a good future, we obviously ask ourselves: where do I start? Say you’re doing freelance work which is how actors, singers, dancers – almost all entertainers – support themselves, you need to know the best avenues to test to find that job, to make sure you establish yourself, to make sure you work regularly. It is not always easy, but if it is your passion, it will indeed bring fulfilment. However, you still need the work! So how do we go about it? The most important tip is this: get a good agent – preferably the one with the best experience in your field whether you are an actor, model or any other performing artist. Nothing beats experience – also in terms of the agents you get to represent you. Avoid fly-by-night agencies and service providers; they may only harm your efforts and ultimately they will do you and your reputation no good. Stick to those agencies and services that have proved themselves over time, the ones who come recommended for their industry knowledge and the experience they offer. Of course not every new agency is guilty of unprofessional behaviour; however, there is a reason the good ones last for a long time and are known to help actors and other entertainers find work. Make sure you deal with one that you know is highly spoken of, one that other actors or friends may be able to refer you to. This means they should have a few years under the belt in their business as a model and talent agency, one that knows the industry and those producers and directors that are looking for the best in the business. They are connected and they know how to put the aspiring actor, model or other entertainer in touch with those companies who are hiring actors and singers – and dancers – for stage productions, for film and TV work, also those looking for or qualifying to be used as extras. The best ones always make sure they know what the designers and production companies are looking for, and therefore they are able to promote the individual’s profile with these people. Of course these agencies make sure they get their actors, models and entertainers jobs in the greater entertainment industry whether your talents dictate you are a great actor, singer, runway model or entertainer for kids’ parties. And, of course, once they have found you a good job, chances are you may be used again in future and build your CV – leading to even more work, either with the company that

2. employs you for their run or campaign, or with another one. Good agencies have a name in the industry that producers can rely on and trust to introduce them to the best entertainers and models. You want to check out an agency’s website carefully to see what jobs they offer, what jobs they have organised for their members, those entertainers who want good jobs. The best agencies make sure their website offers great information, also for the would-be actor or model to be sure they are dealing with a service that is able to offer many good intros and jobs. Your agency should know and be in touch with casting and other networks so they can immediately offer their clients the right job the moment it is offered. The type of agency you want to represent you will not only know the right people; they will also work in an organised fashion, they will not waste their time or yours – therefore they will, according to your look and profile, make sure they offer your services in a category applicable to your talents. They will indeed make sure that you are seen by the right people so that you stand a good chance of finding work, whether as actor, dancer, singer - or model. The best advice will always be to ensure you find a good, experienced agency to represent you whether in the UK or elsewhere. About Us At Fusion Management we represent those individuals that want to work in the fashion and entertainment industry, whether you are interested in part-time or permanent jobs. We help find jobs for actors, models, dancers and extras, for men and women, boys and girls. As an agency we ensure that you enjoy maximum exposure for talent scouts to become aware of you and the abilities you offer. We cover all sectors and have found work for our models and artists in film and theatre, at fashion shows, catalogue work and different commercials. We are also available to assist designers, casting directors and producers who are looking for talented people. We ensure that all our clients are offered the best options according to their profiles. For more about us, please visit https://fusionmng.com/.