To say the least, it's been an
interesting week for me.
Sunday I had a callback for the short film,
Coffee Run. I was pretty excited because the director and producer seemed like really cool guys and the premise is very funny. At the callback, I just let loose and had fun. They said I should know by Wednesday if I've been cast or not.
The next few days I was at home, making messes, submitting acting projects and doing laundry. Wednesday came and went and I didn't hear anything about my callback. Oh well, it was a 50/50 chance that I'd get it. Thursday morning, I get a call from Reb, the producer of
Coffee Run, offering me the part. Of course, I excitedly accepted. Later that day, on the way to an audition, I checked the mailbox and there was a letter from my agent. Upon opening it, I discover a form letter letting me know that since they hadn't received any feedback from my pictures they had sent out, they have decided to terminate our working relationship.
Um....what?
I've been a client of theirs all of 3 months.
Okaaaaayyyy.
Honestly, I laughed. I mean, I've been submitting myself for all sorts of projects and have been getting at least one audition a week. Maybe some people like my headshots moreso than others.
My audition went well and the way home, I have a brilliant idea for a short film of my own. Starring me, of course. I had gotten a message from my friend Ellen, who is also represented by my agent, saying she also got the form letter. We were both a little shocked. She said she had called the agent's office, talked to them and scheduled a meeting to discuss the work relationship. I left a message that night, but still haven't heard back.
Friday, I received an e-mail about a pilot that I auditioned for two weeks ago. I was scheduled for a callback Saturday morning. Too cool! I had a lot of fun at that audition and was excited that I was being considered for a part. I totally thought I wasn't going to hear from them. Friday night, I started working on my short idea and had more fleshed out the storyline.
So that brings us to today - Saturday. I awoke to find that I gotten an email about shooting a bit part in another short film on Sunday. I went to the callback for the pilot and had a really good time. I should be hearing back from them soon about whether I've been cast or not. Regardless, I had fun, and that's what it's all about, right? Well, I'm home now and am going to work on my script. It was such a great week for me in regard to auditioning and getting out there that I'm feel successful even if my agent dropped me.
Labels: Agent, Audition, Callback
