How to find an agent

If you don't get picked from a student showcase or don't have the supportive networks an elite training institution provides, there are still ways to get an agent.
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John Bashford with NIDA students, Image via NIDA

Having an agent and having a good relationship with that agent can be fantastic for your career. They will take on the responsibility of dealing with contracts and also have extensive connections in the industry, with the likes of producers and casting directors. So they’ll know what’s happening a long time before anybody else – whether it’s information on the casting of a new ABC series or details about roles for a new film.

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John Bashford
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John Bashford is Head of Acting at NIDA.