The only complete and comprehensive guide for the beginner and novice actor compiled by Industry professionals such as Agents, Assistant Agents, Casting, Casting Assistants, with the added help from Producers and Directors. With detailed information on Unions -cost to join, process of joining, and benefits. Agencies - List of all SAG Franchised Agencies, process of getting an Agent, tips and advice from leading industry agents. Casting - List of all Casting Agents, phone numbers, addresses, and what shows they are currently casting with tips and advice directly from Casting. Managers - List of managers that are highly respected and highly regarded, what managers do, and the process of getting a manager. Acting Classes - Complete list of all classes in Los Angeles as well a detailed list of those, which are highly regarded. Photographers - List of recommended photographers, duplication services, touch up services, and lithograph services. Demo Tape - Advice from Agents and Casting as to what they look for in a demo tape, how to prepare your demo tape, and services for editing, duplication and preparation. With more information on The Academy Players Directory, The Link, Showfax, Castnet and Making It Happen.
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"By far the best guide for the beginner and novice actor. The advice and guidance is invaluable". -- Jackie Briskey, Casting NBC
"If you want to learn the in's and out's, do' and don'ts of becoming an actor, this is the route you should travel" -- Charles Jarrott, Academy Award Nominee
"This is the only book I recommend to get an insight to the Entertainment industry" -- Tim Payne, Talent Agent, Waters & Nicolosi Talent Agency.
"To avoid exploitation, and save time and money, this is the book to read". -- United Artists Talent Agency.
"Whether your a beginner,novice or experienced professional actor, this is the must have book for you. Its laid out in simple and easy to understand terms and should be invaluable to all" -- Lauren & Assoc. Management
"If you want to learn the in's and out's, do' and don'ts of becoming an actor, this is the route you should travel" -- Charles Jarrott, Academy Award Nominee
"This is the only book I recommend to get an insight to the Entertainment industry" -- Tim Payne, Talent Agent, Waters & Nicolosi Talent Agency.
"To avoid exploitation, and save time and money, this is the book to read". -- United Artists Talent Agency.
"Whether your a beginner,novice or experienced professional actor, this is the must have book for you. Its laid out in simple and easy to understand terms and should be invaluable to all" -- Lauren & Assoc. Management
About the Author
Actors411 is compiled by Zabelle Productions. Zabelle Productions is composed of Agents Assistants, Casting Assistants, Jr. Agents, Franchised Agents, Managers with the added help of Directors and Producers. Headed by Jon Vasquez, President of Zabelle. A former Assistant in Agencies ranging from United Artists Talent Agency to The Chasin Agency. From there Jon worked as an Assistant for many top producers the likes of Joel Silver, Gino Grimaldi and Larry Thompson.
After which Jon Became an Asst. Director for Academy Award Nominee, Charles Jarrott. With over 10 years industry experience, Jon reunited with former co-workers, associates and employers to comprise the most complete and accurate account of what is necessary to achieve success as an actor.
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I really enjoyed all the information Actors411 gave me. I found it incredibly easy to understand and very useful. I would recommend this book to all fellow struggling actors trying to make it. I look foward to the 2000 edition with great anticipation.
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Just moved out to LA about 6 months ago and have tried everything under the moon to make something happen by myself with no luck. I finally came across Actors411. Everything I desperatly needed I got in this book. I highly recommend for anyone in the same boat.
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