How To Be SUCCESSFUL In Commercial Print with Joe Thompson, Agent, Abrams Artists Agency

Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 7pm ET / 4pm PT

Have you ever seen someone similar to you in a magazine ad or TV commercial and thought, "That could be me"?

If you didn't know it, Commercial Print/Real People modeling is without height, size, or age restrictions, (children to seniors). This very lucrative area can earn you $500.00 or more per hour and could fit into your schedule part-time, which is how most work.

Join TOP NY Commercial Print Agent Joe Thompson for an evening of invaluable information, insider tips and the opportunity to meet and network with a top New York Print Agent.

Joe will share with you:

-Is there a print union? Do you need to be a member? -What steps YOU need to take to break into the business -What agents and casting directors are looking for -How to market your "look" -What to put on your resume -What are request castings -What to wear to castings - tips to make or break your chances of booking work -How to audition - powerful yet simple on-camera techniques -How to turn rejection into a tool for success -Ask every question you ever wanted to ask a professional in a relaxed atmosphere -What is agency exclusivity vs freelancing -When is it OK to self submit on projects -What is the difference between an agency fee and talent commission

Joe will also meet with everyone ONE on ONE to give a personal evaluation of their pictures and potential in Commercial Print.

Joe is one of the TOP Commercial Print Agents in NYC! Currently, he is seeking All Types-All Ethnicities (18+) for representation in commercial print.

PLEASE NOTE: If you already have professional photos, please bring them. Joe will help to decide if they are marketable for you. Please bring an extra photo (even if it's a snapshot) and resume to leave with him so that he can take notes.

If you do not have professional photos yet, DO NOT have them taken. Wait until AFTER the seminar so you will know how to do them properly with the right styling, looks, and photographer to launch your career.

Joe Thompson

Many actors know Joe as the commercial print and on-camera beauty agent at Abrams. Recently, he's been taking on additional on-camera commercial accounts and is looking to expand his roster of talent. He is seeking all types (18+) of men and women who are not currently exclusive to another on-camera agency for SAG commercial opportunities. Joe has recently booked talent on SAG commercials for Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, Lincoln Automobiles, Carl's Jr, Nicorette Lozenges, Bill's Khakis, Macy's, Citibank, Trulance as well as numerous commercial/lifestyle print ads. Joe has also booked talent for ABC'S What Would You Do? and various sketches on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and the Late Show with Seth Meyers.