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The most reliable avenue to find an agent is through the Association of Authors' Representatives -- see link below.

They don't charge reading fees. Beware of agents who ask for money upfront, they are often ripoffs.

You can also get the most current issue of Writer's Market -- it will list literary agents who are hiring that year.

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In order to sell a screenplay you will need either a screenplay agent or a direct connection to a production company. You should write query letters to send to one of those, and if they ask to read your script, send it to them with a self addressed stamped envelope included for their return response.

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You sell your screenplay by pitching it. You pitch it to producers, actors, writers, talent agents, managers or other people who can 'take the next step', which is to produce your screenplay.

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I would advise you to contact the agency directly, tell them that you are an actor looking for an agent. Be prepared to contact a few different agencies, or even more. And yes, to do this you may need to be in either New York or Los Angeles where most of the acting agencies are located. But you may be able to find an agency closer to you. You can ask the agency what they need you to do. Now there are some companies out there that say "If you give us (some huge sum of money) we will let you audition for agents." Don't do this, it's almost always a scam and not worth it. Cut out the middle man and go straight to the agency you want to represent you.

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by attending auditions with an acting agent company and impressing an agent with your skill for

singing

performing

acting

dancing

they do not only judge you for your looks but your desire and ambistion to get a career in acting e.t.c

To get an acting agent, you need to mail your photo to different agencies, and if they would like to see you, they will call you after a couple of days or weeks. Then you go in and meet them, and then they will ask you to do a play monologue. Now, how to get an acting agent? Simple. Search in Google Acting Agencies in (whatever town you live in) And click on one. And some advice. Do not email your photo to them! You can, but some agencies are very strict and would not like an emailed photo and would like it delivered to there location. And u don't need to do the Google thing. You can go to a near by drama store and buy some "Acting Agencies" books and there will be loads of names of agencies. That's how I got my acting agent. And also, the play monologue is important so don't forget that part either! Best wishes in your acting career!! :)

ORRR... go to an acting school?

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Go to the www.wga.org website. Poke around a little and you'll find a list of WGA-signatory agencies that represent screenwriters. It's always best to stick to these agencies. Now, the official policy of almost every agency out there is that they will not accept unsolicited material, which can include query letters in addition to screenplays.

So what is a struggling writer to do? Call and ask if you can send a query letter. Get their attention. If they politely decline, send the thing anyway. If you query letter is one of quality, as well as the story you are trying to sell, then it may just catch their eye. Breaking into Hollywood as a writer is a numbers game, folks. Persistence and patience are essential. Keep knocking on doors.

An for the love of god, please make sure you've developed a screenplay that is as near to technical, structural, and artistic perfection as possible. You want you story so stand out, to grab your audience by the lapels and not let go. Anything less will get thrown in the garbage will all the rest of the unsolicited, unprofessional scripts studios and agencies get deluged with.

If you're serious about honing your ability to create dynamic stories for the screen, there is a wonderful resource out there written by a professional screenwriter with real-world experience. Check it out: http://ow.ly/29w8t

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You have to go to an acting SCHOOL for some experience, that's where the agents come in and find their clients that they want.

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go to a acting school and if you show it on stage and people like it you can get an agent.

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Look it up on the internet. ask people thay have maybe have special contacts or take any ad or oppertunity you get. you have to remember how much you want it

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Do a google search of agency's. there are tons. look for one that is near LA or NYC. also you must have scripts that are fully written in order for an agent to even look at it

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