You're an actor.
No matter if you haven't 'worked' in a year (or longer). No matter if you have a side hustle job or took time away to raise your family. No matter if Covid robbed you of a paying gig. You're an actor no matter what others may say or think.
You're an actor 💜
we are setting up a series of zoom calls with casting directors, directors, coaches and other creatives both from the US and UK - they are gonna be called the Union Management Sessions and start this week - if you want to be part of it, please reply to this tweet 🙌
Gentle note to all actors, you are not 'an emerging actor' or 'an aspiring actor' in applications to agencies and managers - you are an actor, in spite of where you are professionally - It's a badge to wear with pride 🙌
Note: we get a fair amount of emails saying something like 'I'm an aspiring actor...'.
Nope. You are an actor, there is no aspiring. Don't hide from yourself- Be proud of the profession and for what you do 🧡
Seeking Representation?
Put down the playstation
It's time to tell the nation
If you have temptation
and aspiration,
Email with a combination
Your Spotlight or CV dissertation
We'll be in touch after our vacation
Hello
@unionmanagement
.co.uk
just a little reminder, if you are looking for representation and want to email us, please avoid the 'to who it may concern' or 'to the union team'..our names are Cat, Roger, Lulu and Dan thank you! 🙌
To the actors who work one or more side jobs, we praise you. To the actors who push against resistance, any resistance, we see you. To the actors who want their voices to be heard, we hear you. To the actors who want to affect others, and be affected, by the work, we salute you👏
if you would like to connect with more US based casting directors, agents & coaches and want more knowledge of the US market for Brit/European actors or want to know more about working as an actor in the US ..we have something very exciting later in the year! watch this space 🙌
It's not hugely common for actors to think about their agents mental health and how agents are directly affected by the unpredictable nature of the industry, please check in with your agent and just remember they may be going through difficult times too 🤍
For any actor who needs advice or feels unsure on your safety or 'what's right' in any area of the industry (casting, agenting, production) please reach out by email or DM and we'll help, we don't have to rep you. We are all in this together
actors not repped by us: Would you be interested in having a free 2 hour group zoom session with our lead agent and founder Dan and his assistant Lucy or Boo? If so email the agency with 'Agent Zoom' as the subject and we'll book a day/time in hello
@unionmanagement
.co.uk 🙌
It's always courageous to be an actor. It’s especially courageous during this time of Covid to be an actor. Every time we audition or self tape it's courage we are showing, everytime we get new headshots or reel,it's just courageous to create. I'm proud of you, keep creating 💜
Actors
#seekingrepresentation
? Email senior agent Jenn hello
@unionmanagement
.co.uk with your Spotlight Link and mention your favourite food dish in the email as Jenn loves to hear about it! 😋😋
as part of our intention to give more back to the industry, we are arranging meetings with actors seeking advice on aspects of being an actor including casting, headshots, reels, agents, work in the US etc..if this interests you, get in touch (it's free, there are no catches!) 🙂
We have received messages from a few of our partners asking if we work with that British casting director who tweeted today. We don't and we haven't for a very long time.
Happy
@ShowreelShare
everyone! Whatever you have, from self tape clips to production scenes, feel free to share - this is our community and you are a part of it
#showreelshareday
1/2 We know many agencies are closing down, a lot of casting directors and agents haven't worked in weeks, make up, lighting and other crew have been out of work for some time - please hold compassion, patience and kindness for all fellow creatives including agents and casting..
If you are feeling that the industry is especially hard right now, we want you to know you're not alone. It’s important to remember this won't last: TV/Film productions are being made, theatre is being written, commercials are being shot and stories will be told. Hang in there 💜
Most managers, agents, casting directors and casting assistants we know and work with are wonderful and beautiful souls, generous with their knowledge, time and operate with the highest integrity. A shout out and respect to you all for managing this time in the way you have ❤
I don’t know who needs to hear this ..but YOU are the only one who gets to decide whether or not you are an actor, No other person decides that for you, not your family, friends, casting or representation. YOU.
❤
We will be doing some FREE self tape, agent and casting advice sessions again in the new year! They were really popular this year and we are really happy to put them on again 🙌🙌
When writing to agents, please research them, don't just write "hi there" also do not just write "hi guys, here is a link to my spotlight, thanks" We are human and like to be called by our human names..I know my friends
@MaryLizMgmt
@V_S_Management
would agree 🙌
so..based on our self tape advice and screen acting tips, we can confirm our partner
@EleanorTata
has been cast in the upcoming Jurassic World 3 - thank you Nina Gold Casting and congratulations Eleanor 👏👏
we have been absolutely overwhelmed by the response from our Union Management sessions on Zoom - thank you so much! so unless you've already DM'd us your email, please email the agency direct and we'll send you further details! hello
@unionmanagement
.co.uk
Actor warning! Do not apply to a job listed on
@IMDb
for a project called 'Octeroon' for someone called Gary Springer, this person is dodgy and a charlatan. He is posing as a casting director to get actors to apply. 🚩🚩🚩🚩
i have conversations with some actors who something like: 'i'm just a stage actor..i can't do screen'.
firstly you are not 'just' anything.
secondly you are an actor. full stop. your type of work you have more experience in doesn't define you to agents or casting. 💜
We don't use this platform too often these days!
We have our roster open:
So if you are an actor
#seekingrepresentation
our application process has changed, in the first instance please email us at hello
@unionmanagement
.co.uk thank you 😊
we see a LOT of self tapes. With tapes now becoming the way to cast, would you be interested in a £5 group workshop where we send the sides out in advance and you have 24 hours to film and send back for critique and tips?
This Saturday at 10am we will be doing a group zoom for anyone who needs agent chats, industry advice or tips & tricks. All completely free. If you want to join us, email hello
@unionmanagement
.co.uk subject: 'agent chat' we'll send you a zoom link on Friday evening. 💜
first few casting directors, film director and coaches have been confirmed for our Union Management Zoom Sessions - if you haven't emailed in already to join, please do so! hello
@unionmanagement
.co.uk 😊
1/2 We are totally blown away from the support of the community from our tweet last night about headshots! thank you all so much 💜 We didn't expect so much kindness and support! this is to help actors on how others see them and their essence, quality or brand..
If there's a word that sums up what we do, it's: gratitude. I'm grateful for the wonderful actors we work with, grateful for the actors who have moved on, grateful for the many casting directors and assistants we speak to & grateful for the other agents we work alongside 🧡
From mid November we shall have a new agent here at Union, his name is Jim and he's such a wonderful human and agent! Looking forward to welcoming Jim to our partners 🤠
Acknowledging that 2020 has been a bitch of a year for everyone, but the industry is working, films and TV shows are being made, scripts are being written, corporates are filming, online/socially distanced theatre are being performed.
Stories are being told and Art is happening.
most of this year has been uncertainty and anxiety around employment - in this industry this affects actors, agents, managers, casting directors, producers, coaches and other freelance industry professionals.
We see you, we support you, we will all rise again. 💜
We love our work: it expands with every actor we connect with, every agent we talk to, every casting office and showrunner we call. The business is constantly moving forward and we are so proud of our industry and every person who makes it possible to function. We all rock 💜
We are hiring...looking for someone to join our team, must have either previous agent or casting experience as we have some exciting upcoming projects - if this is you, please email hello
@unionmanagement
.co.uk 😊
so...we can officially announce the confirmed casting of our partner
@DominicRyan1
who will play the character of Davis Court in new feature film 'Bansu' shooting in Russia! - huge congratulations Dominic 🙌👏
Women should be able to walk home at any time of day or night,
Women don't need to explain why, Women should not be unconsciously shamed or blamed for what they wear or what time they walk home.
#IwalkwithSarah
one of the many, many things i adore about running Union is the community of actors is so supportive to one another (even if an actor isn't repped by us) it shows huge love for both an industry that has been vastly affected in the last 6 months and for one another - thank you 💜
Gentle reminder that if you plan to go away, unless you want to 'book out' completely, take your basic self tape kit with you (ring light/mini tripod etc) that way if a request comes in you can easily tape wherever you are!
Big announcement tomorrow at 11.00 on our Instagram page..if you want to connect with more casting offices, agents, managers and industry professionals in the US, come join us then to find out more!
Most good agents and managers we know are working very long hours at the moment and in this time of some agencies closing down and livelihoods being threatened, please remember that your agent is a real person with feelings who is working with you. Be kind.
2/2 so we have got advice from the wonderful Kate
@ShowreelShare
and will have a day dedicated to
#headshotday
where you can tweet in for others to 'cast' you based on a quality or brand they see. The account to follow is
@headshotday1
& the next headshot day is the 31st January
Some great news today..our partner
@rupert_fawcett
has been cast by Lucy Bevan in the upcoming 'Anatomy Of A Scandal' on Netflix - congratulations Rupert for doing the work and putting in an awesome self tape 👏 😁
our next Online Actors Retreat is lining up for July and will be connecting actors with Casting, Agents and other Industry professionals based in the UK (previous ones were US based casting, agents and managers) - we have some great names for this one! 😊
Want to build your relationships with Casting offices in the States? We will be holding another Online Actors Retreat late in February and have been confirming CD's, Agents, Managers and other Industry Professionals in the US ..
Full details will be announced in the New Year 🇺🇸
We obviously couldn't have one last year.. so this year hoping we can have our annual summer shindig/get together with agents and partners in August 🙌🙌
Remember if you can do a flawless accent other than your own and it's marked on your Spotlight, it's always helpful to show us, even if it's a 10 second audio clip, there is a strong demand for regional and International accents so please help agents and casting out by showing us
So exciting to announce the casting associate for Homeland, Kimberly Graham, will be holding a session on our Actors Retreat on February ! Kimberly has also worked on Avatar, Before Midnight and Paranormal Activity 🙌🙌
so yesterday we held a free two hour heart centred group zoom conversation..and because it was awesome...we will do it again! So if you missed it and want to join for next time, email us with 'AGENT ZOOM' in the subject hello
@unionmanagement
.co.uk 🙌
We are now in pre production of a wonderful feature, the best we've read for a long time, if any of our community have strong feature producing credits, please get in touch as we'd love to hear from you 🙌
#seekingrepresentation
We are in the midst of seeking new partners who would like to build a career alongside us.
We work with aligned and purposeful intentions.
If this speaks to you, email us: hello
@unionmanagement
.co.uk
🖤🤍❤
looking after yourself should always be your first priority, just remember you're beautifully delicate & enough as you are. If you need to take a pause or time out from acting, that's totally okay and allowed-we'll still be here when you choose to come back
#MentalHealthMatters
If you live alone and/or affected by tier 4 just know you are not alone, get in touch, I will listen to you and help as much as I can. We'll all get through this together ❤
Another wonderful agent joins our Agent group, we created this to promote solidarity and good practice within representation, welcome
@FionaCrossUK
💫💚🤸♀️
so very pleased to confirm our partner
@MansourGabi
has been confirmed to join the cast of 'The Power' -
Thank you Nina Gold Casting and congratulations Gabriel 🙌👏💜😃
starting the year off with a lovely booking - our partner
@viviangwaspari
has been cast in the upcoming feature film 'The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight' 🙌👏👏
Sending support to all agents at
@DeeBossTalent
🤍 it can be challenging to keep an agency going and championing actors is a small part of that - Your reputation with Casting and other agents has always been brilliant!
self tape tip: If you are given a self tape, try not to leave it to the deadline to send in as that will reduce your chances to do it again if needed 🙌
I just wrote an email to an Oscar winning film director 'I'll massage you when I'm in next in town' instead of 'I'll message you' think
@MavenCasting
may appreciate this 🤣x
#massage
Thread: A lot of hard working agents/managers we know are self employed (just like actors). Here's a typical process that we go through when it comes to invoicing and getting paid to give some transparency:
Example: an actor does a commercial for £400 bsf plus a £5000 buyout.
We are really looking forward to
@ShowreelShare
tomorrow..if you don't know it or want a refresh on 'the rules' have a watch of our IG Live chat with Kate on our Instagram page or check out Kate's pinned tweet 🙌
#showreelshareday
Today has been an excellent day 😁😁 multiple projects in the pipeline, current projects going really well and living our best life - we LOVE what we do 🤍
We are expanding our staff and roster of partners - our books are open for Film, TV Commercial and Stage work - specifically looking for 35 years old and over actors, if that's you, please email hello
@unionmanagement
.co.uk 🙌
#seekingrepresentation
Mini thread: If you are feeling burnt out, needing a rest or time away, don't be afraid to turn down auditions or take a holiday or a break, sometimes actors are afraid to switch off in case they 'miss out', take that holiday, take a break..
We are on the hunt for a brilliant person for one of our new projects launching next month - good hourly rate (part time, hours to be discussed) must have excellent admin/organisational skills, tactful and discreet. email us asap with a resume to: hello
@unionmanagement
.co.uk