MAX Agencyis a successful Toronto talent agency representing men, women and children. MAX Agency places its talent with an extremely wide spectrum of companies such as Nike, CBC, GM, Coca Cola, Sony, McDonald’s , Hugo Boss, TD CanadaTrust, LOreal and Motorola.
MAX is sending positive energy to our talent that submitted self-tape auditions for Project Hotdog (Commercial). This sounds like a fun project that wed love for them to land.
“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
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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Max Agency is a successful model and talent management agency in Toronto and a lot of the talent we represent are children. As Halloween is in less than a week, we thought wed share some safety tips for all the parents of children going out trick-or-treating! We want the talent on our roster to stay safe this Halloween!
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#1. Walk on the sidewalks, not the roads.
While it may be tempting to be running back and forth across the roads to visit houses on both sides of the street, make sure your children are staying on the sidewalks. While it is a special day, there are still people driving on the roads who may not see your children in time. If you must cross the street, wait until you are at a street corner and be sure to look both ways!
#2. Have an adult present while trick-or-treating.
If your child is still under the age of 12, make sure you are going out with them or another adult you trust is. Young children need supervision especially at night when interacting with strangers.
#3. Keep the costumes safe.
Some ways to keep kids costumes safe include avoiding masks, keeping them light coloured if possible, and making sure the costumes fit to avoid trips or falls. Making kids carry a flashlight or other glow in the dark items is also a smart idea.
#4. Dress warm.
It is officially fall and the weather is getting cooler. Even though it may not necessarily go with the costume, make sure your child is layering up. Whether that is wearing a sweater on top of their costume or long sleeves under, make sure your kids are staying warm!
#5. For children: do not go into a strangers home.
Do not allow your children to enter a strangers home and if you are not with your child when trick-or-treating, make sure to teach them not to do so!
#6. Do not let your kids eat any candy before they get home.
Do not allow your children to consume any of their treats before you get home so you can properly inspect it and ensure they are safe. Also, instill that message into your kids who are trick-or-treating on their own so they stay safe as well.
#7. Put your childs name, address and phone number on their costumes.
In case you get separated from your child, it doesnt hurt to attach your information to them so whoever finds them can return them to you safely.
#8. Bring a cellphone with you.
As a parent you should always have a cellphone on you in case of an emergency. If you have a child trick-or-treating on their own, make sure they have one as well.
We hope everyone has a safe Halloween!
Max Agency is a successful model and talent management 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.
