GETTING STARTED

Advice for Actors Need Feedback Fast? Post a question on the CAO Discussion Boards: Industry professionals will quickly answer your questions and point you in the right direction. Registration required. Advertise Workshops, Classes and Instructors on CAO Read about all upcoming Workshops and Classes Acting and modeling-related services - Standard prices from ACTRA Toronto. Includes answers to: How much does stuff cost; average fees you can expect to pay... Advice on finding an agent, and standard fees & costs in the entertainment industry: Entertainment Industry Coalition (EIC) (from ACTRA Toronto) Agents: What to watch out for if you're looking for one (from ACTRA - Toronto) Agents: Relationship with an agent information - from ACTRA Toronto Background Performer Discussions: Wherefore and Why? Entertainment Industry Coalition code of conduct for agents - on the ACTRA Toronto website The Acting Modelling and Information Service (AMIS) is a website and hotline (416-977-3832) with an automated message created and run by professionals in the modeling and acting business to provide answers to commonly asked questions about these industries. Email: info@amisontario.com Stake your Domain on the Web: Many actors put their resumes online using free web space and end up with website address look like http://www.yourISP.com/public/~yourname.html. Not a memorable name that fits easily on a business card. Here's how to get the domain name of your choice and continue to use your free space... Theatre Ontario - provides getting started sessions (about the business side of acting) free to members, and has wonderful resources in the office for those starting out, and knowledgeable staff available to answer questions... Film and TV Industry Health and Safety - sponsored by Labour and Management Unions, Guilds, and Associations of the Film Industry. WildOgre - BC's Online Film Industry Resources, features resources for those interested in pursing an acting career in film or television. Industry articles, Discussion Forum Board, Q&A Submissions, Production and Contact resource listings. Established to help newcomers and pros make the best of their career options Things to watch out for if you're looking for an agent (from ACTRA - Toronto) Real agents don't guarantee work if you sign on with them. Real agents don't require you to buy services from affiliated photo studios, training schools or video producers. Real agents don't represent extras, models and principal performers in the same organization. Real agents don't advertise or hand out leaflets. Real agents make money if you make money - they don't charge you high fees if you're not working. Need Feedback Fast? Post a question on the CAO Discussion Boardz   about | contact | sponsors | breaking news | search | classifieds | fans etc. | discussion boardz | actors | models | writers | directors | producers | home Built by Biz-Zone