Category Archives: Insider tips

International Women’s Day 2019 – Toronto Events

March 7, 2019 admin1

“Feminism isnt about making women strong. Women are already strong. Its about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” —G.D. Anderson

International Womens Day is here and it is important to celebrate everything women have accomplished. Its a day to share inspiring stories and have discussions on existing issues.

Toronto is holding a number of events around the city in honour of International Womens Day. Browse the list below and we hope to see you attending one of the following events:

International Womens Day Celebration – Immigrant Women in Business

Where: Toronto Region Board of Trade

When: March 8th, 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Description: “Event features 24 women speakers all from Toronto Canada with a diverse array of backgrounds will each talk for couple of minutes. The topic: How they are changing the world.”

International Womens Day Gala

Where: Hart House Great Hall

When: March 15th, 5:30 PM – 10 PM

Description: “Come to meet inspirational women and students who never cease to fight for their place in STEM! We promise you great conversations, inspirational speakers, stunning performances, and a delicious dinner!”

International Womens Day Celebration – Women in FinTech

Where: Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill, Yonge & Front

When: March 13th, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Description: “This event is open to people in Blockchain, FinTech, Financial Services and Technology – or if you just want to come and learn more about what it means to be in those fields.”

International Womens Day – Scarborough Guildwood Womens Federal & Provincial Liberal Associations

Where: Centennial Recreation Centre-Scarborough

When: March 8th, 7 PM – 8:30 PM

Description: “Come celebrate International Womens Day with special guests: Hon. John McKay MP and MPP Mitzie Hunter. An evening of vibrant and interactive multicultural performances. Light refreshments will be served, complements of The Olde Stone Cottage Pub.”

International Womens Day – Weston Frontlines Centre

Where: Frontlines

When: March 8th, 3 PM – 6PM

Description: “Join us at Frontlines for an evening of women empowerment, light food & refreshments, inspirational speakers & entertainment.”

Celebrating International Womens Day – Womens Writing Circle

Where: Rm AA160 -New Council Chamber Arts and Administration Building

When: March 8th, 12 PM – 1:30 PM

Description: “The Equity & Diversity Office, The Writing Centre (CTL), the Campus Safety Office, and the Academic Advising & Career Centre invite you to attend the Womens Writing Circle. Collaboratively presented with the UTSC Women’s and Trans Centre, we welcome UTSC staff, faculty and students who identify as women or trans people to celebrate International Women’s Day!”

International Womens Day Bootcamp – Habitual Events

Where: Habitual Fitness & Lifestyle

When: March 8th, 5PM – 6PM

Description: “Come along to our FREE womens bootcamp ran by our Rising Star Trainer Nadien to celebrate International Womens Day! A chance to work alongside some amazing like-minded ladies, share some laughs, be involved in a community and feel amazing in your skin!”

International Womens Day Event – Yellow Door Studio

Where: Yellow Door Studio, Oakville

When: March 8th, 6:15 PM – 9:30 PM

Description: “In honour of International Women’s Day, yellowDoor is hosting an evening event to celebrate its amazing community filled with strong, successful women. The evening will spotlight the concept of limiting beliefs and how, as women, we have a choice to abide by them or, to challenge them.”

International Womens Day at the Broadview Hotel

Where: The Broadview Hotel

When: March 8th, 5:30 PM – 8 PM

Description: “The Broadview Hotel invites guests to join them on International Women’s Day for a cocktail and speaker panel event. The panel, moderated by Samora Smallwood, a Toronto-based actor and co-chair of ACTRA’s Diversity Committee, will feature prominent female business owners and residents from the city’s east end, who will discuss culture, community and female-run businesses.”

IBC Tamil – International Womens Day

Where: IBC TAMIL

When: March 8th, 7 PM – 8 PM

Description: “Celebrate the success and discuss the changes that we need to make as a community. Come spend International Womens Day with us at IBC Tamil on Friday March 8th. Join us along with many guest speakers and take this opportunity to network with fellow like minded members of our Tamil community.”

International Womens Day: The Melanated Experience

Where: Sandbox Studios

When: March 8th, 6 PM – 9:45 PM

Description: “Empress Mane Presents: International Women’s Day celebration with a focus on the melanated experience featuring intimate workshop with Ornella Harris (@ornellaharris), Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP following a confidence session with confidence coach Jillisa Brown (@beautifymysoul) of Beautify My Soul. Enjoy music from Santana (@santanaluv), food and beverages, and a night off to celebrate: YOU.”

OM Chanting for International Womens Day

Where: YogaVision Centre

When: March 8th, 7 PM – 8PM

Description: “OM is the universal sound of creation, the highest and purest vibration that exists. OM chanting is group practice that uses the transformation power of OM to activate the self-healing potential of participants and to purify the local environment for 2km.”

100 Strong and Sexy – International Womens Day Social

Where: Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites

When: March 10th, 6 PM – 11 PM

Description: “Women lifting Women at the intersection of fashion, fitness, fun and community. Join us on Saturday, March 9th, as we celebrate the women of the 100 Strong and Sexy challenge. Through them, we will be reminded of the value of relationship and self-commitment to a more balanced and better lifestyle.”

International Women’s Day – FACTOR Info Session

Where: Artscape Daniels Launchpad

When: March 8th, 5:30 PM – 9 PM

Description: “In honour of International Womens Day we teamed up with Artscape Daniels Launchpad to host a FREE music funding event for women and non-binary artists. Join us on March 8, 2019 at Launchpad for an information session about FACTORs funding programs and opportunities.”

International Womens Day at Colette Grand Café Yorkdale

Where: Colette Grand Café at Holt Renfrew Yorkdale

When: March 8th, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Description: “Enjoy a welcome beverage and engage in a panel discussion on female leadership.”

Tell Mama – International Womens Day Dance Party

Where: Handlebar

When: March 8th, 7 PM – 10 PM

Description: “It’s International Women’s Day and I’m celebrating by inviting two rad DJ’s and bringing out all our favourite records! Come dance to a night of Soul, Funk & Rock n’ Roll featuring many of our all time favourite female artists.”

Check out last years post for IWD here!

MAX Agency is a successful model and talent agency in Canada representing men, women and children. Max Agency is involved in providing actors, models and entertainers for the film, television, fashion and advertising industries as well as appearance in trade shows, promotions and special events.

If you want to join our roster, apply here! http://www.maxagency.com/application.php

To stay updated on if our talent get booked, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Never miss a moment with MAX Agency!

For more of our awesome talent check out our roster at http://www.maxagency.com/

Company Profile: http://maxagency.com/company-profile.php

FAQ: http://maxagency.com/faq.php

Insider tips, Max Agency Talent Spotlight, Reviews From Talent, Success Story, Talent Testimonials

Showcase Saturday – Harmohit C.

February 21, 2019 admin1

“I got into modelling/acting because I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and try something new.”

Welcome back to Showcase Saturday here at MAX Agency — a successful Toronto talent agency representing men, women and children.

This week we’ll be showcasing an intelligent and talented individual on our roster:

Harmohit C.!

An introduction to Harmohit:

“I was born and raised in Mississauga, and Ive always been environmentally friendly which is why I have earned a degree in environmental studies as well as a diploma in sustainable technology. I currently work in the HVAC and building automation systems industry.”

How he got into modelling/acting:

“I got into modelling/acting because I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and try something new. I decided to just jump right in because it would be a great way for me to learn new skills and meet new people.”

His experience with MAX Agency so far:

“My experience with MAX Agency has been very good. I have learned a lot and I have been fortunate enough to book a few fun gigs thanks to MAX Agency. My most memorable moment was landing a starring role in Canada: The Story of Us because it was my first ever audition and I was chosen almost immediately!”

Watch his episode here!

How he spends his free time:

“In my spare time I like to play video games, read books and learn new things. Im constantly researching new tech developments and I have a job that allows me to work with mechanical systems in buildings that save energy.”

His dream role:

“My dream role would be a villain in an action movie or TV show. I think it would be cool to play the bad guy and beat up (or get beaten up by) the hero!”

Advice for any new comers to the industry:

“My advice to anyone whos looking to get into the industry would be: Keep an open mind and push yourself outside your comfort zone. When you go out there and audition is when you really start to discover what youre capable of and open up to new opportunities!”

We hope Harmohits story inspires you to step out of your comfort zone and try something new! You never know if youll be successful or not until you try. Thanks for speaking with us, Harmohit.

If you want to get out of your comfort zone like Harmohit, apply to join our roster now: http://www.maxagency.com/application.php

Max Agency is a successful Toronto talent agency representing men, women and children. Max Agency is involved in providing actors, models and entertainers for the film, television, fashion and advertising industries as well as appearance in trade shows, promotions and special events.

For more daily content, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Never miss a moment with MAX Agency!

For more of our awesome talent check out our roster at http://www.maxagency.com/

Acting Tips, Insider tips

How The Booking Process Works!

February 21, 2019 admin1

MAX Agency dives into the process of what takes place when an actor or model gets booked on a job.

MAX Agency is a successful model and talent agency in Toronto representing men, women and children. Max Agency is involved in providing actors, models and entertainers for the film, television, fashion and advertising industries as well as appearance in trade shows, promotions and special events.

Therefore, MAX knows a thing or two about the booking process on jobs for actors and models. For any talent new to our roster or thinking of joining our roster, we would like to explain the process so you are prepared for your first booking!

Submission

The first step before getting booked on a project is getting submitted for it. When you are with a talent agency such as MAX, your agent will do this for you. There is nothing you need to do for this unless the client is asking specifically for something such as a recent photo of yourself in addition to your portfolio images. Your agent will let you know if anything like this is needed.

Audition and Callbacks

Your agent will let you know when you have been called in to audition for a project. They will send you all the necessary information such as details about the project (commercial, photoshoot, new media, etc.), how you should dress, what sides to prepare for (your lines) along with the location and time of the audition. Confirm your attendance so the casting director is expecting you. Some jobs may require you to come in for a follow up audition but others do not.

Being Put “On Hold”

Majority of the time, before you get booked you will get put on a hold. What this means is that you are one of the finalists for the role and they want to ensure you are keeping the shoot dates open for them. This is very good news however not necessarily a booking. It is possible that you will get released from a hold instead of booked if you are not their first choice. However, being put on hold is still good news and means you must keep the given shoot dates open incase you are booked.

For other key terms check out this post!

Confirmed Booking

If you do not get released from the hold then you get officially booked on the job! This is always very exciting news to hear from your agent.

Booking Details

Your agent will send you the booking details sometime before the shoot which will include your call time, the set location, wardrobe or makeup requests, on set contact information and any other relevant information. Make sure to study these notes carefully to ensure you get to set at the appropriate time and everything runs smoothly.

Day of Shoot

Being on set can be an intimidating experience but always very fun as well. Make sure to show up on time and be prepared. You got booked for a reason so just make sure to show off your talent! Follow direction and always be respectful.

Read some MAX Agency talents on set experiences here.

Payment

You should receive your payment for the shoot a few weeks to a few months later. Keep in touch with your agent on when you are able to pick up your cheque. Then enjoy what youve earned!

Extended Usage

Every once and a while, a company will want to extend the usage of the work they paid you for. For example, maybe the original usage of a project was 1 year. The next year comes around and they want to keep using your images instead of paying to have another photoshoot done. That means you will get paid again for the same work you already did. While this does not happen all the time, it is pretty amazing when it does!

On to the next job

Just like that you have completed your first booking and are onto auditioning for the next gig! Each time you will get more comfortable with the process and be a little further in your modelling or acting career.