Talent Submission

Here's How to Submit for to us for Representation:

PLEASE NOTE: While we do represent both models and actors, we prefer models who also act and/or have some acting training. If you submit and we are interested in you, we may schedule an appointment for you to come sit down and interview and audition for the agency. When you arrive, you will be expected to have the following already in place (or be prepared to obtain these before starting with the agency):

• Professional Headshot - digital and printed 8x10 version
• Resume listing experience and relevant training
• Minimum of basic auditioning training (from any qualified instructor)
• Actor's Access, Now Casting and Casting Network account
• Texas Work Permit (for minors)
• California Work Permit and Coogan Account (if minor interested in Hollywood submissions)
• Professional quality portfolio (for models)
• TexasModelsAndTalent.com account established
• Acting Slate Video (currently optional, but highly recommended)
• Professionally Recorded Vocal Demo (for singers/musicians)
• Voice Over Demo (for those seeking voice representation)

The Austin Models & Talent Agency is always looking for new talent ages 5 and older. Because we are primarily a land-based agency, we are only interested in talent who physically reside in the Central Texas area. If you cannot easily drive to Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, or similar areas for acting auditions and/or model go-see casting calls... please do not submit to us for representation. Exceptions may be made for "name" talent.

WE PREFER ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
talent@austinmodelsandtalent.com

Submissions may also be made via standard mail to our submission address:
Austin Models & Talent Agency
P.O. Box 5191 - Round Rock, TX 78683-5191

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PLEASE READ THESE REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY AND SUBMIT ACCORDINGLY

ACTOR / ACTRESS
Experienced actors should submit a headshot and resume, including training details. Inexperience actors should subscribe free to the Texas Models & Talent Forum and gain access to student and independent castings, workshop and acting class postings, and other things going on in the local Texas industry that can help them prepare for an acting career. In order to be considered for signing with this agency, we require that you come to us ready with a professional headshot, resume listing experience and training, acting slate and/or performance video and demo reel, Actor's Access, Casting Network and Now Casting accounts, and have an account set up on the Texas Models & Talent Forum. All actors submitting to the agency should have professional headshots and a minimum of basic auditioning and cold reading training.

COMMERCIAL PRINT MODEL
We have no specific height requirement and consider all types and ages over 5 years, however, we do not represent alternative models (tattoos, piercings, unusual hair colors or cuts, etc.) as most of our clients are mainstream commercial in nature. Submit full body and face photo(s); these do not have to be professionally taken but should be clear and in focus with decent lighting. Experienced models should provide a link to their portfolio online (no adult sites such as the Models in Mayhem - signed talent may not maintain portfolios on adult oriented sites). New models will be expected to build a portfolio of professional images. You may do so with any photographers, as long as they have the ability and/or experience and credentials to shoot proper commercial, editorial, fashion, and lifestyle material. Aspiring models may find both free and test shoot opportunities via the Texas Models & Talent Forum.

PARTS MODELS
Submit clear professional photos of your intended "parts." Photos should focus on the part(s) and not have cluttered background. Hands should have long fingers free of scars, blemishes or large pores. You also should maintain perfectly groomed fingernails. Legs should be long, tapered, toned and free from cellulite, veins, scars or blemishes. These things hold true for most parts as well.

PROMOTIONAL MODEL
Submit a photo, age, and whether or not you are TABC (not required, but helpful). Promotional models should be 18 years of age or older. 21 or older for TABC event work. We do staff a variety of promotional events ranging from beer and alcohol promotions, to tradeshows and conventions. We do not staff car show or bikini events. Do not submit "Models in Mayhem" links, only non-adult oriented portolio sites, please.

PHOTOGRAPHER
Submit portfolio link to your own domain website detailing your commercial work experience. No adult sites such as the "Models in Mayhem." You should have your own domain name URL and have experience shooting commercially for actual mainstream commercial clients. We do not represent photographers for weddings, portraits, model portfolios, headshots, etc.

ANIMAL TALENT
Submit several clear photos of the animal, along with a description of any special training or previous work. We are seeking full grown animal talent, not puppies or kittens. Keep in mind that most needs are for pure breed animals (dogs, cats), unless highly trained - tricks, acting, etc.

VOICE OVER ACTORS
Send voice over demo reel via CD by regular mail, or link to online audio, or as an email attachment. Electronic submission is always preferred. Voice over demo must be of professional sound quality.

SINGERS
Submit photo, age, and vocal demo via CD by regular mail (or a link to your music online). We cannot consider anyone who does not have a professional sounding vocal demo.

Please submit only web size photos if sending via email. Full resolution pictures attached to an email will be deleted along with the submission.

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IMPORTANT - After you have submitted:
It may take several weeks to receive a response from us. You can learn more about the agency and local Austin and Central Texas talent... as well as to network with other models and actors, view casting notices, and join the 40,000+ Texas talent that are members of the largest mainstream networking forum on the Internet. Go to TexasModelsAndTalent.com and register for this free talent service. Once signed with the agency, if you are, you must maintain an account there and will have special access to private "agency only" sections that will include daily job and audition listings exclusive to agency talent only. The Texas Models & Talent Forum is our tool for communication to our signed talent (through private forum sections you cannot view unless you are signed with the agency - this includes daily casting and audition notices). The site also lists agency open calls, free photo shoots, and various resources vital to anyone starting out (workshops, headshot sessions, etc.). If you are unable to register and navigate the forum, we are unable to work with you as AM&T Agency is almost 100% technology driven and electronic.