Commercial Representation

Commercial Representation

How to find, sign, and get the best out of your commercial agent.

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Commercial Representation
  • Do Voice Over Commercials Conflict With On-Camera Commercial Contracts?

    with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    Will voice over jobs conflict with on-camera commerical contracts?
    Who looks after my VO exclusivity conflicting with on-camera?
    Whose job is it to make sure my VO does not interfere with on-...

  • My Residuals Are Forwarded To Me Directly, Do I Tell My Commercial Agent?

    with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    Can I keep residuals for myself?
    Are residuals commissionable?
    Do I have to pay my commercial agent a percentage of residuals?
    Are residuals owed to agents on commercials?
    Must I pay residual...

  • Can I Stay With My Current Commercial Agent While Interviewing For A New One?

    with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    Is it unethical to look for representation while I'm repped?
    Can I meet with other commercial agents while I'm represented?
    Should I take meetings with commercial agents if I have a commercia...

  • Can I Break My Agency Contract With My Commercial Agent?

    with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    Can I get out of my commercial contract?
    What are the loop holes for getting out of my commercial contract?
    Can I leave my commercial agent at any time?
    Are commercial contracts binding for t...

  • My Commercial Agent Has A Theatrical Division, How Can I Get Them To Add Me?

    with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    When can I jump from commercial to theatrical representation at the same company?
    Can I ask to join my commercial agent's theatrical division?
    Is it awkward to ask for theatrical rep from my ...

  • I Just Saw The Ad I Didn't Get With Lines I Improvised In My Audition - Help!

    with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    Will SAG help me on a complaint if my improv was used in an ad I didn't get?
    My improvisation was used in an ad I didn't get - help!
    Is there anything I can do if my improv was used in an ad ...