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PART 1: How I signed with Talent Agent and Manager in Los Angeles
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I discuss how I signed with an agent and manager in Los Angeles in six months.
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WHO IS KIM AKIA?
Kim Akia is an Actress, Screenwriter, Content Creator, and Commercial Audition Coach. Kim Akia has worked on award-winning films & TV pilots and has appeared as a principal actor in over 50 commercials & Industrials for brands: IBM, Oreo Thins, The Home Depot, Microsoft, Pfizer, Honeywell, Sesame Street, Harlequin Romance Novels, Goldman Sachs, New Jersey Lottery and more... She was also a recurring principal promo actor for CBS's Good Morning America, appearing in their promos for Keurig Latte and Air Wick. She landed her first co-star role on ABC's Primetime hit show, "Blue Bloods" in season 9, and has done voice-overs work for IBM, The Home Depot, and Harlequin Romance Novels. Kim Akia is also a screenwriter. In 2019 she was in a writers' room. Within the writer's room, she co-wrote commercials, reality TV shows, short films, and a scripted television series. Before becoming a full-time actor, Kim Akia worked at Talent Partners, Media Services, and Talent Solutions as a Commercial and Feature Films Paymaster. While there, she became very knowledgeable in reading and interpreting SAG-AFTRA commercials and TV Contracts. Kim Akia started BOOK that Commercial, LLC to assist actors in auditioning and booking advertising commercials. Her most recent roles include a co-star role on Tyler Perry’s BET+ show, “ZATIMA” and she is currently recurring on ALTA TVs vertical series “Snatched a Superstar to Be My Lover”. Kim Akia resides in Los Angeles and is repped bi-coastally.
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Equipment I use to film:
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Komentáře

  • @itsrheachelle
    @itsrheachelle Před dnem

    Nice! That inspires me🤗

  • @naziracisse6847
    @naziracisse6847 Před 15 dny

    What does an industry standard headshot look like?

    • @bookthatcommercial
      @bookthatcommercial Před 6 dny

      @@naziracisse6847 Great question! An industry standard headshot is an 8x10 color headshot taken by a professional photographer showing your head and shoulders clearly and this headshot can be used in major acting markets LA + NYC and smaller markets like New Mexico , Chicago, Atl, etc

  • @voiceofferlon
    @voiceofferlon Před měsícem

    Thank you, awesome explanation! In the running now, hopefully I get it!

  • @uncensoredhomecook8098
    @uncensoredhomecook8098 Před měsícem

    Thank you!!! Your tips were very helpful, and you did a great job articulating them.

  • @jonlee6114
    @jonlee6114 Před měsícem

    Laughable. No wonder you have zero subscribers-starting your video with 80 seconds of irrelevant drivel about your glasses instead of diving into 'right to first refusal' is CZcams suicide. Ever heard of CZcams 101? Clearly not, but it might save your channel from eternal obscurity.

  • @JuCoBoyproduction
    @JuCoBoyproduction Před 2 měsíci

    I absolutely love, love, love all of this for you and hearing about your experience. Congratulations on the move. I did take my first step into the acting business and your sharing helps me to know what to prepare for. Keidra ❤

    • @bookthatcommercial
      @bookthatcommercial Před 2 měsíci

      Yay Keidra!!!! so excited for you! Please keep me updated :)

  • @TheRealZmanWorld
    @TheRealZmanWorld Před 2 měsíci

    I’m not eligible yet though.

  • @TheRealZmanWorld
    @TheRealZmanWorld Před 2 měsíci

    I can’t wait to join SAG

  • @cassiebrown102
    @cassiebrown102 Před 3 měsíci

    Really good explanation!

  • @benjaminmogha
    @benjaminmogha Před 3 měsíci

    thanks

    • @KimAkia
      @KimAkia Před 3 měsíci

      You’re very welcome!

  • @92Believe
    @92Believe Před 4 měsíci

    @bookthatcommercial There’s also LineLearner, which is a great app! You can record all the lines and change the voices of the different characters in the scene and you can choose if you want to hear your own lines or if you want to turn them off 😊

  • @destaneecoleman4672
    @destaneecoleman4672 Před 7 měsíci

    Hey thank you for the great tips , I wanted to ask where would you put a music video that you were a lead in that is also a short film ?

    • @bookthatcommercial
      @bookthatcommercial Před 2 měsíci

      Sorry for the late reply...Music Video would be in its own section

  • @lisasambo88
    @lisasambo88 Před 8 měsíci

    Are you still in Atlanta?

  • @lisasambo88
    @lisasambo88 Před 8 měsíci

    Oops! Very informative!

  • @lisasambo88
    @lisasambo88 Před 8 měsíci

    Your information wS bery informative. Wow this is Surprising, but its the South! Thats how they operate?🥲

  • @alannagiuliani1095
    @alannagiuliani1095 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you so much for creating this!

  • @lindawilliams8715
    @lindawilliams8715 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you very much for this info! I am a retired educator and my goal is to make or be in a national commercial here in Los Angeles, so your video is very helpful and I'm looking forward to your next one. Thanx again!☺

  • @adriannalakatos
    @adriannalakatos Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing your insight- so helpful and actionable!!

  • @kingbabynate1231
    @kingbabynate1231 Před 11 měsíci

    Good explanation :) 🙏🏽💪🏾

  • @mikekillagreen9432
    @mikekillagreen9432 Před rokem

    Thank you for this.

  • @mwhitehead2759
    @mwhitehead2759 Před rokem

    I'm in los angeles and I know someone who makes 6 Figures doing commercials. And she made $50000 doing a pharmaceutical. She told me that pharmaceutical commercials paid the most. And you can make up to a $100000 for a pharmaceutical commercial.

    • @bookthatcommercial
      @bookthatcommercial Před rokem

      Awesome!!! I love to hear this! Thank you so much for sharing this!

  • @gregwest8919
    @gregwest8919 Před rokem

    Great Video and Great Insight!!! Can you please tell me where you purchased the back drop from. Thanks ☺️

    • @bookthatcommercial
      @bookthatcommercial Před rokem

      I purchased my backdrop from an Art Store here in Atlanta called Sam Flax

  • @Shaylala19937
    @Shaylala19937 Před rokem

    Thank you for this!! Do you have the link to the SAG AFTRA latest rates for low budget digital commercials? Thank you

    • @bookthatcommercial
      @bookthatcommercial Před rokem

      Here is the link to SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract Rate sheet www.sagaftra.org/production-center/contract/802/rate-sheet/document if you dont find the rate sheet you are looking for you can always call them

  • @gaelicpros
    @gaelicpros Před rokem

    Are you suggesting that an aspiring Commercial talent get Commercial (ads) work from Casting Networks gigs to make a demo before reaching out to a Commercial agent? Because I don't see any other alternative for landing a Commercial agent otherwise, if their main focus is grabbing Talent who've done TV/Media adverts. I have a full service agent for both Theatrical and Commercial, but have mainly gotten film/TV auditions than anything Commercial (Which is one of my focuses)

    • @bookthatcommercial
      @bookthatcommercial Před rokem

      Yes, this is one way to get commercial work. Since you already have a commercial agent, I would have a conversation with them about commercial work. Maybe you need new headshots, overall marketing materials fixes, take some commercial classes etc...get advice from your commercial agent!

    • @darylhowell2806
      @darylhowell2806 Před 5 měsíci

      Is Casting Networks necessary if you’re in SAG-AFTRA?

  • @whatifitisreal
    @whatifitisreal Před rokem

    Or take the idea of 227. But a younger mother in an apartment building with a village and they are all raising the neighborhood. Talk about raising Family with the cost of food. Or whatever the issues are today. Sprinkle some comedy. Get a good director producer and film it.

  • @whatifitisreal
    @whatifitisreal Před rokem

    I need you to be the new Good Times or The Jefferson’s. Or a 227 reboot. You can definitely be the new Mary.

  • @prettypoetess_
    @prettypoetess_ Před rokem

    thank you for this video, it was really helpful!!

  • @jareevinson
    @jareevinson Před rokem

    I remember this air wick commercial! 😂 Great job.

  • @jareevinson
    @jareevinson Před rokem

    Love this. Do you have any tips on how to submit yourself to get an audition? I don’t have any clips to include in my submission. Should I create my own clip or is it okay to only include a size card?

    • @KimAkia
      @KimAkia Před rokem

      Only include a size card of their ask. If you don’t have any clips, you can still submit to casting notices on Actors Access and Casting Networks

    • @jareevinson
      @jareevinson Před rokem

      @@KimAkia Thank you!

    • @bookthatcommercial
      @bookthatcommercial Před rokem

      You're welcome

  • @jeremiahcaldwell1061

    When do you get the usage rate?

  • @yuhh4659
    @yuhh4659 Před rokem

    What agency was it? Was there a cost?

    • @bookthatcommercial
      @bookthatcommercial Před rokem

      No legit and credible agencies cost money. If you are ever asked to pay for representation, IT IS A SCAM! RUN

  • @VincentRutley
    @VincentRutley Před rokem

    This was very helpful and clear. Thx.

  • @itinakhatun5941
    @itinakhatun5941 Před rokem

    thanks

  • @jojor2257
    @jojor2257 Před rokem

    What about listing those credits on CN AA etc? Is that not adviseable too?

    • @bookthatcommercial
      @bookthatcommercial Před rokem

      No, I would not list commercial credits on your AA or CN accounts!

  • @JuCoBoyproduction
    @JuCoBoyproduction Před rokem

    That was excellent information.

  • @ItsKimestry
    @ItsKimestry Před rokem

    I felt that taking care of yourself is not luxury! New subscriber. Binge watching all your videos as I prepare to go after my acting career.❤

  • @vmerri5630
    @vmerri5630 Před rokem

    Great job thank you.

  • @rachelwilliams4230
    @rachelwilliams4230 Před rokem

    Hey girl I just book a union commercial. This is my first time. Could you answer if you have the time? When do they usually give you the contract?

    • @bookthatcommercial
      @bookthatcommercial Před rokem

      Depending on the production, they will email it to you beforehand or you will receive it when you get to set.

  • @rachelwilliams4230
    @rachelwilliams4230 Před rokem

    Great advice again I am gonna watch all your vids!

  • @rachelwilliams4230
    @rachelwilliams4230 Před rokem

    Thanks for the advice

  • @rachelwilliams4230
    @rachelwilliams4230 Před rokem

    Love your channel I just booked my first SAG commercial and I'm so excited!

  • @jojor2257
    @jojor2257 Před rokem

    Hi! Im a huge fan of your channel as it is very informative and realistic as what up and coming actors should expect. My question is, when u sign with a SAG agent do they usually give you a standard industry contract that is non-negotiable?

    • @bookthatcommercial
      @bookthatcommercial Před rokem

      Every SAG Franchised agency runs their operations differently...you can always contact SAG AFTRA for confirmation! Best of luck to you :)

  • @PATRIOTTTT
    @PATRIOTTTT Před rokem

    especially for the full time 2 year

  • @PATRIOTTTT
    @PATRIOTTTT Před rokem

    do they help with housing for the 2 year program cause 18k a year is alot.

    • @bookthatcommercial
      @bookthatcommercial Před rokem

      I never needed houses but there were tons of international students and I'm sure there was maybe some type of assistance

    • @randywashington5905
      @randywashington5905 Před rokem

      I’m finishing year 2 in June love the video

    • @randywashington5905
      @randywashington5905 Před rokem

      The part time is only 4200 rn and there’s a Fb group for housing

    • @PATRIOTTTT
      @PATRIOTTTT Před rokem

      @@bookthatcommercial thank you for responding

    • @PATRIOTTTT
      @PATRIOTTTT Před rokem

      @@randywashington5905 Thank you so much

  • @grandmachuensgarden

    hi kim- great info, thank you. Does the waiver expire? For eg, if received all 3 waivers in 2015, but decide to join sag 10 years later... This still allow?

    • @bookthatcommercial
      @bookthatcommercial Před rokem

      I don't think they do...you can double check that with SAG-AFTRA. You can call or email them

  • @SosoModels
    @SosoModels Před rokem

    We absolutely love Brian Jones! Shooting with him is an experience!

  • @j.elliott1053
    @j.elliott1053 Před rokem

    Brian Jones is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @marialallave
    @marialallave Před rokem

    Thank you 😃

  • @SosoModels
    @SosoModels Před rokem

    Yes this is my plan! Start with national commercial bookings and use that to get me into other doors.

  • @marialallave
    @marialallave Před rokem

    This channel is everything I need right now, thank you, I'm gonna watch ALL of your videos

    • @bookthatcommercial
      @bookthatcommercial Před rokem

      I’m so happy to hear this! Thanks for watching…if there are any specifics you want to know about acting, let me know! I can make a video 😉

    • @marialallave
      @marialallave Před rokem

      @@bookthatcommercial thanks for your response, actually I have no clue when it comes to headshots, in order to take acting classes they need to have my headshot, but I am a beginner, so. Should I book a professional headshot or can I take a picture with my camera and lights and "try"to follow my instinct when it comes to photography?

    • @bookthatcommercial
      @bookthatcommercial Před rokem

      @@marialallave Hi Maria...Yes, some classes require headshots. What Market are you? You can start off with basic, inexpensive headshots to get you into acting class then upgrade later when you are ready to audition