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Grayson
Student
Whitmore Lake, Michigan
15
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Dhaval Dagli
Product Manager
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Irvine, California
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Dhaval’s Answer
Hi Grayson,
What exactly you are referring here by sign actors ? for a movie ? or taking their autographs ?
-DD
What exactly you are referring here by sign actors ? for a movie ? or taking their autographs ?
-DD
Brian Weissman
Test Data and QA
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Clermont, Florida
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Brian’s Answer
This probably needs a little more clarification. Based on the hashtags, it sounds like you want to produce films and get name actors attached to your projects. There are a number of ways to do this. They range from easy to more sustainable. I recommend that you lean toward the sustainable model even though as it will set you up for success in the long run. Regardless of which path you take:
* Have contracts for your actors that have been legally reviewed and are air tight. These protect you and the actor and ensure there is no bad blood (or bad press) after the project is over.
* Be open and honest about everything about the project. The truth will come out eventually, and entertainment law is very tricky. Deceptive practices are generally frowned upon.
The Easy way:
1. Have a good project
2. Have enough money to bankroll that project and just work through the agents of the actors. Most big actors have their representation on their web pages. You can contact their representatives and get booking/contract details through them. I have friends who have done this and booked big name talent for voice gigs and on screen gigs. He did it the long way though.
The Long Way:
1. Build your own indie production team and start by making projects within your budgets.
2. Advertise locally and find like minded people in your area. Film making has become more accessible these days and there are web sites like Stage32 to help connect film makers and talent with people who may have passion and equipment.
3. Learn how to give IMDB credits.
4. As your quality improves, enter in small local festivals. Don't be afraid to reach out and ask for feedback from bigger names. A lot of the times the answer will be no. A LOT. But that is the business. Don't be discouraged. Keep at it.
5. As you build a reputation for someone with a work ethic and commitment to quality you will find yourself getting your calls returned by actors higher up the food chain.
6. Don't ignore local and regional celebrities. There is good talent everywhere and the entertainment world is smaller than you think.
7. Start creating bigger projects and pitches and circulate them to bigger names. Then you can try step two above. :)
If my assumptions are off, let me know, and I'll add more. Good luck!
* Have contracts for your actors that have been legally reviewed and are air tight. These protect you and the actor and ensure there is no bad blood (or bad press) after the project is over.
* Be open and honest about everything about the project. The truth will come out eventually, and entertainment law is very tricky. Deceptive practices are generally frowned upon.
The Easy way:
1. Have a good project
2. Have enough money to bankroll that project and just work through the agents of the actors. Most big actors have their representation on their web pages. You can contact their representatives and get booking/contract details through them. I have friends who have done this and booked big name talent for voice gigs and on screen gigs. He did it the long way though.
The Long Way:
1. Build your own indie production team and start by making projects within your budgets.
2. Advertise locally and find like minded people in your area. Film making has become more accessible these days and there are web sites like Stage32 to help connect film makers and talent with people who may have passion and equipment.
3. Learn how to give IMDB credits.
4. As your quality improves, enter in small local festivals. Don't be afraid to reach out and ask for feedback from bigger names. A lot of the times the answer will be no. A LOT. But that is the business. Don't be discouraged. Keep at it.
5. As you build a reputation for someone with a work ethic and commitment to quality you will find yourself getting your calls returned by actors higher up the food chain.
6. Don't ignore local and regional celebrities. There is good talent everywhere and the entertainment world is smaller than you think.
7. Start creating bigger projects and pitches and circulate them to bigger names. Then you can try step two above. :)
If my assumptions are off, let me know, and I'll add more. Good luck!