Expert: Kitty Kavey - 6/18/2007

Question
QUESTION: Hi Ms. Kavey,
 I realize that acting in ga is more obscure than modeling but I've got training under my belt in both areas. Where is the best place to look for legitimate modeling and acting jobs in georgia? Thanks for your time!

ANSWER: I suggest the following agencies (below).  They are all afilliated with the Screen Actors Guild, so have more rules and regulations to comply with than non-affiliated agencies.  
Good luck to you,
~Kitty

Atlanta Models & Talent, Inc.
3091 Maple Drive, Suite #201
Atlanta, GA 30305
Tel: 404-261-9627
(Full service)

Aw/Atlanta
887 West Marietta Street, Suite #N-101
Atlanta, GA 30318
Tel: 404-876-8555
(Full service)

Ted Borden & Associates
2175 Lenox Rd. NE Suite C-12
Atlanta, GA 30324
Tel: 404-315-7343
(Actors, possibly VO)

The Burns Agency
3800 Bretton Woods Road
Decatur, GA 30032
Tel: 404-303-8995
(Actors, VO)
www.theburnsagencyonline.com

Elite Model Management Corp/Atlanta
1708 Peachtree Street NW, Suite #210
Atlanta, GA 30309
Tel: 404-872-7444
(Primarily fashion models)

Houghton Talent, Inc.
919 Collier Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Tel: 404-603-9454
(Actors, models, VO, etc.)
www.houghtontalent.com

Glyn Kennedy Models & Talent  
16 Willow Bend Drive
Cartersville, GA 30121-4774
Tel: 770-607-2863
(Actors, models)

Richard S. Hutchison Management, Inc.
3071 Arden Rd. N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30305
Tel: 404-261-7824
(VO)
www.rshmanagement.com

Donna Summers' Talent  
8950 Laurel Way, Suite #200
Alpharetta, GA 30202
Tel: 877-449-1689

Talent Network - Atlanta, Inc.
5416 Glenridge Dr. NE, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30342
Tel: 404-303-1117
(Actors, models, VO, lookalikes)
www.talentnetworkatlanta.com


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QUESTION: very helpful thank you, but i have most of those numbers already. I guess what im asking is is there any other way to obtain jobs without joining agencies? Thanks again.

Answer
Absolutely there are other ways to obtain work without being represented by an agency or manager.
Generally speaking, it's better (and safer) to work through an agency, (or even a manager) rather than freelance.  However, there are numerous websites and trade papers that are available for you to peruse and/or post your information.  There are national and global websites like OneModelPlace.com, regional sites like Florida-Models.com and trade papers such as Backstage.  There may be something local to Georgia, particularly around the Atlanta area.  Craigslist.org has several websites around Georgia, atlanta.craigslist.org being their largest.  While not an industry specific website, they do have a talent gigs section.  Publications like Backstage or modeling/acting websites, (generally speaking) tend to be used by non-professionals, for non-union or locally visible work only.  The larger (and larger-paying)employers tend to use an agency or the breakdown services to procure the talent they need, rather than just posting a text ad in a paper or a post on the Internet.  But if you choose to work freelance, Atlanta would be the place I would look to to locate any local trade papers, talent alliances or organizations that serve that area.  Besides using your favorite search engine to find region-specific info, you can also do a search on OneModelPlace.com (which also has jobs available) for local photographers and models/talent.  You can contact the talent closest to you to see who they recommend using in your area, as well as get references to photographers and other local companies who hire models and talent in that area.  Same thing with the photographers.  While a lot of the OneModelPlace.com photographers do TFP work, there are also a lot who have (paying) work available.  Contact the ones in your area, and they may also be able to point out other local resources to you as well.
Good luck to you,
~Kitty