Thus, under Working Rule 23 non-franchised agents cannot represent WGA writers with respect to these hyphenate services, and a member who has historically been employed as a hyphenate cannot avoid the Guild’s jurisdiction by re-labeling a contract as a producer-only deal. The working rule doesn’t cover other producing.
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Agencies Franchised by the WGA
However, we do supply a list of agents who have signed the 2019 Agency Code of Conduct with the Guild.
List of Agencies Franchised by the WGA
Instructions: Use the table below to search for a signatory agency. Click on a record to see its full details.
How do legitimate agents make money?
5. Legitimate agents make a commission off the gigs they find for you. If they engage in hard-sell techniques for classes, photos, contests or representation, beware. That’s how they’re making their money, not by finding you work.
How to find a reputable agent?
To search for a reputable agent, start with the SAG-AFTRA list of union franchised agents and managers. These agencies have the best ethics in the business because the SAG-AFTRA union and its members monitor their services. Finding ethical and reputable representation for your talents among the non-franchised agencies is where the biggest challenges lie. Northwest-based Casting Director Lana Veenker in an article in Backstage offered these tips for avoiding scams:
What to check before signing a contract?
Before you sign any contracts, you can also check with your local Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the state’s Attorney General’s office to see if any complaints are outstanding about the agency.
Do you need experience to do a casting call?
2. Some casting calls may be “no experience necessary,” but they should be exactly that: a casting call. You come in, fill out some paperwork, get your photo taken, and are perhaps recorded on video. They’ll call if they decide to hire you. No one tries to sell you anything, and there’s no fee to audition.
Do bona fide agencies require you to take classes?
4. Bona fide agencies don’t require you to take their classes or use their photographer. They may provide a list of recommended coaches or photographers in your area, but they should not pressure you to use a specific one, or try to sell you something in their agency agreement.
Is Tiffany Talent accepting voiceovers?
Tiffany Talent is currently accepting submissions from age 6 and up, and always interested in talent of diverse ethnicity. Talent submissions will be followed up with an invitation to meet with an agent to determine eligibility, based on look, training, industry experience, and availabilty. Highly experienced actors can be onboarded as quickly as 48 hours. Visit our website for more information or to apply. TT is not accepting “voiceover only” submissions at this time, or any talent that do not have a permanent residence in the Pacific NW. Please, no follow-up calls.
Become a Franchised Agency
Letter of Adherence If you were previously franchised under the 1976 Artists’ Manager Basic Agreement, you may fill out a Letter of Adherence and return to the Agency Department by emailing Rochelle Rubin, Signatories Manager / Contracts and Agency at [email protected] or by fax to (212) 682-1909 (ATTN: Rochelle Rubin, Signatories Manager).
If you are a talent agency that wishes to represent WGA members, you must be franchised by the WGA
Letter of Adherence If you were previously franchised under the 1976 Artists’ Manager Basic Agreement, you may fill out a Letter of Adherence and return to the Agency Department by emailing Rochelle Rubin, Signatories Manager / Contracts and Agency at [email protected] or by fax to (212) 682-1909 (ATTN: Rochelle Rubin, Signatories Manager).
