Talent tips

1- When you are booked for any job write down the director, producer, casting director, TV Network etc... You need this information for your resume. Also remember the part you played. (If it was Extra work you must put that in a separate Extra category not acting). Always update your resume the day you do the project. You would not believe the amount of work people lose out on because their resumes are not updated.

2- Keep your look close to the photos we use to promote you, or you must update the photos and let Craze know. Clients really get upset when you do not match your photos or if we send you out to meet them and you have gained or lost weight, have longer hair or a different color we could lose that client permanently.

3- Never say a negative word on a job. Even among fellow actors or models. Even about other agencies. It never helps you or us in the long run! Let's take the high road even though many people and agencies don't. Successful agencies, people and companies try to follow this example.

4- A successful Modeling and Acting career is like any other career it takes time, persistence, dedication, knowledge, skill and patience!

5- Many hiring clients take more than 30 days to pay you. Even when we bill them with a 30 day Invoice/Voucher. They often have 2-4 different clients to bill, (the hiring client, ad agency, photo or video studio, producer etc.). This sometimes can take 45-90 days, we hate it as bad as you do (we all have bills to pay). We will do everything in our power to collect but it has always been that way and will probably never change with the big national companies. They know they get a lot of people work so if we or you harass them too much they will just use someone else. Also once the agency receives the funds it can take 3-10 days for the fund to clear the bank.

6- Do not accept an audition unless you are 100% sure you can make it and be on time. Usually we are limited in the time slots we have and we do not have time to replace you. We also often give the client a list the night before and they will be too busy the next day of the audition for us to schedule someone else with them. They just figure you are unreliable and so do we, plus another Craze talent may have lost their opportunity to audition.

7- No matter how you feel inside you have to portray self confidence when you are interviewed. Clients never hire people who let them know they are new at this or who are not a polished finished product.

8- Don't show it or be shocked if the audition is not what you visualized. A pro expects it to always be different and is ready to make quick on the spot adjustments. They almost want it to be tough because they know the amateur will let it affect them. Half of success in this business is being very adaptable on the fly. That is why it takes training and experience for many of the jobs.

9- Always just have fun with this business. Clients love to be around smiling, funny, happy people. Many actors, models get too serious when they audition because they feel the pressure.

10- If a client asks you what your rate is or tries to go behind Craze Agencies back, say call my agent and let us know. That is our job and we will make sure to get documents signed if needed and get you the best rate possible for that type of project. Usually clients that do not want to initially go through agents will either never pay, low ball you, do the job without a contract or work in an unprofessional manner. Plus you are responsible to let the agency know about these projects.

11- If you are going to be successful, you are going to have ups and downs, just like life. The people who hang in there and continually keep involved with a positive attitude are always the ones who have the best experience and book the most jobs consistently

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