Secret Agent Man

There's More to Billing Than Meets the Eye

You want credit for your work. It's called billing, and next to money it's the most important deal point that agents negotiate on behalf of their clients.

Your Special Skills

When it comes to submissions, every actor has the same question: Besides having a great headshot, how can I make my package stand out? Well, there are many ways to do this.

Casting Directors May be the Gatekeepers, But Agents are the Key Masters

The entertainment industry is like a private party guarded by the finest security team in the business. If you're not invited, then you ain't getting in. That's why you need an agent.

An Agent Pitches

Everyone in the entertainment industry is in a constant state of pitching. Nothing happens in this business without pitching. It's the Hollywood dance that never ends.

The Centennial Column

Many of you would like to find out my true identity. You wonder how you can trust what I say when you don't know who I am. "Who" is but the form following the function of "what," and what I am is a man in a mask.

Getting Dropped Part 2: The Five Phases of Grief

There's a right way and a wrong way to drop an actor. The worst thing an agent can do is send an email. Taking human interaction out of the equation makes getting dropped a hundred times worse.

The Arrival of Drop Season, Part 1

This is the time of year when agents take a close look at their client lists and decide who can stay and who can go. Agents know that every actor is different, so we base our expectations on the individual.

Specifics on Generals

I wonder how many of you are familiar with generals. They're not for everyone, but in the right situation a good general can make a big difference in your career.

The Great Pitching Contest, Part Deux

I've been going over the rejects from last week's contest, and a lot of you don't know how to express yourselves. This shocks me, because language is one of your most important tools.

Pitch Contest Results Revealed!

My theory was that most actors don't know how to pitch themselves to agents. So I challenged you to prove me wrong. The results were fascinating.