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Tip Tuesday: Always be Working.

January 29, 2019 admin1

“If you sit and feel sorry for yourself, youre wasting your time. You should be in acting class, instead of feeling sorry for yourself. You should be working.”

#TipTuesday is a series MAX Agency — one of the top Toronto modeling agencies — does every week where we share helpful tips for the industry! This could be tips on auditions, bookings, beauty, fashion and more!

This week’s tip comes from birthday boy, Justin Hartley:

As an actor, you should always be working even if its simply working on yourself by taking an acting class.

If you are an actor or model in the GTA interested in taking some acting lessons, check out Talent Shop Academy today! Their classes are taught by industry professionals who can transform amateur actors into stellar performers.

MAX Agency is one of the top Toronto talent agencies 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.

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Acting Tips, Insider tips, modelling tips, Uncategorized

Myths About Being An Actor/Model #OppositeDay

January 24, 2019 admin1

“Acting is the least glamorous job,” Margot Robbie

Today is #NationalOppositeDay, therefore MAX Agency will be sharing some facts that are the OPPOSITE of the truth about the acting/modelling industry. Hopefully we can bust some of the common myths surrounding the industry!

You have to pay an agency to represent you.

FALSE. You should not be paying an agency anything other than the agency fee that they take out of the work they get for you. Usually this is 20% of whatever you make. When you make money, they make money which is their motivation for getting you jobs.

You do not need to invest anything into your career as long as you have talent.

Wrong. Even if you do have the talent, agencies will not pay for your acting or modelling tools, such as photos/head shots, comp cards, etc. This is something you must invest your own money in to reap the rewards. This goes for small or large agencies around the world.

You must be tall to be a model.

Yes, there are certain requirements for being a traditional runway model. However, there is must more opportunity for different types of models for commercials, photoshoots, etc. where height is not as big of a factor.

You must be skinny to be a model.

In relation to the point above, the modelling world has been evolving for the past twenty years and nontraditional looks are becoming more mainstream. There are now extremely successful plus size models, such as Ashley Graham. While it may still be harder to make it as a thicker model, it is definitely possible!

“Growing up, I never accepted my curves, but when I got the opportunity to become a plus size model, I was able to appreciate my voluptuous body and love myself, not only on the outside, but on the inside.” – Hayley Hasselhoff

You will find success right away.

Unfortunately this is not true. Many successful models and actors spend years auditioning without landing a gig or maybe doing small ones here or there before they make it big. A lot of actors never make it big but are still able to make a living. Do not be surprised if it takes a while before you start booking jobs, just keep pushing yourself to get better and honing your craft!

You are too old to start acting.

This statement is definitely the opposite of the truth. There are many successful actors who are over the age of 35 doing film, television and commercials. In fact, MAX Agency has some women over the age of 60 on our roster who have received numerous jobs over the last few years. Do not let your age keep you from this industry.

Happy #NationalOppositeDay! Remember, dont believe everything you read today…

MAX Agency is a successful Toronto talent agency. 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.

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

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Acting Tips, Insider tips, modelling tips

Why You Should Join A Talent Agency – #TipTuesday

January 22, 2019 admin1

“Having an agency submitting and booking you for projects ensures the legitimacy of the work. As professionals in the industry, they are aware of the reputable companies and clients who they work with on a regular basis.”

For many new actors and models seeking work in the industry, a question they face is whether or not to join an agency. While there may be some perks to self representation, MAX Agency would like to share our reasons we recommend joining a talent agency as an actor/model!

Your Safety

Having an agency submitting and booking you for projects ensures the legitimacy of the work. As professionals in the industry, they are aware of the reputable companies and clients who they work with on a regular basis. If you are finding work for yourself, you may get yourself into dangerous situations from people who are trying to take advantage of talent.

“PROS: You will have someone who can negotiate on your behalf, from (it is hoped) a position of greater power and respect.” – Monroe Mann, Attorney

Development Assistance

Agents will assist with all of your development needs including head shots, portfolios, acting classes, etc. They have connections with photographers for your photos and can advise which photos are the best to use in your portfolio. Some agencies such as MAX even cover costs for acting/modelling classes to ensure you have the proper training going into auditions.

Industry Knowledge and Connections

Talent agents have important knowledge and connections about the acting/modelling industries. For example, they know what industry standard is for payment to make sure you get paid what you deserve. They also have working relationships with casting directors so that through them you will have access to the best jobs.

International Opportunities

Another perk to being a part of a professional talent agency is that they will have resources to provide large scale international opportunities. This results in higher exposure and payment.

“If you freelance you have to constantly update the agencies you’re working with so they’ll know what your current commercial conflicts are and/or what network shows you’ve already done this season. If you’re signed your agents will already have that information.” – John Howard Swain, author of The Science and Art of Acting for the Camera

Organization

As organizing photoshoots, auditions and bookings is their full time job, agents will be able to organize all of the above for you so you dont have to. This allows you to live your life as normal until they inform you of a new audition or job that has come up for you. It is their job and main priority to keep track of wardrobe, location, contact information, etc. and to pass along all relevant information to you.

If you are in Toronto or the surrounding area and would like to learn more about joining MAX Agency, visit our website: http://www.maxagency.com

Click here if you would like to apply: http://www.maxagency.com/application.php

Max Agency is a successful Toronto talent agency. 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.