Is this talent agency that contacted me the other day real or fake? ?

Question

I don't know what to think she told me on the phone I should look for a photographer to get free headshots but then in the e-mail she sent me she said it would be $20 a month for them to circulate my pictures around to major casting calls sounds fishy to me because I heard there should be no fee before you do any actual work for being an extra
here is the e-mail below:

Let me know once the activation steps are completed. Looking forward to working with you.

Now that I know that you are serious, I would love to help you get your foot in the door. Forward any other images you may have to my email address listed below. and I will keep you in mind for future projects.

I am happy to share this information (to receive castings to freelance) to help you get to the next level, and add some great credits on your resume. These are castings that one would never find posted online, this is a very different level. This service was designed to give serious talent access to major castings to freelance. I wanted to share this information to help you get started.

Hello Andrew,
It was a pleasure speaking with you, and needless to say, we are very excited about the prospect of embarking on a professional relationship with you. Below, you will find that I have outlined the next immediate steps you need to take in order to have your Go-See G.I.F.T.S account activated.

As soon as this is accomplished, we may begin the process of distributing your photos to our catalogue of clients, as well as sending you current and available castings that you are free to pursue at your own choosing, and for which you can distribute your own photos. This is a team effort, so it is imperative that you complete these steps with in the next 48 hours, and please call me once you have done so. (We work on major castings that change each day..that is the reason for the time deadline)

The Activation Process:
You must first access our website, the URL of which is: www.goseegifts.com , then click the "Daily Castings" tab located along the top Main Menu; click the tab that reads: "View Sample & Subscribe" and immediately begin the registration process. The sooner you register and notify us of the completion of these final steps, the sooner we may begin sending you exclusive Daily Castings directly to your email inbox, which you may begin applying for at once. The fee for this service is only $19.95 per month. There is no contract, so if you wish you may cancel at anytime.

Use this link to access the subscribe page for Go-see Gifts Daily castings
http://www.goseegifts.com/castings.html

Attention beginners professional photos are not required, but at the bare minimum, email us (1) clear snapshot (headshot), where your are featured alone in the photo. Also, be sure to provide a contact phone number and email address. Please note: if you wish to keep the original image or images on file that is fine.

We also need your photos on file so that we may begin submitting them on your behalf, for different castings free of charge. Please email the following: Actors (1) headshot and resume, Models (1) composite card and resume. You may email as many images as you like, we will keep what we feel are best for our submissions.

Hard Copy mail pictures to:
Go-See G.I.F.T.S
P.O. BOX 1134
OAKS PA, 19456

Recent Projects:
Monster .com (Print ad $2,000)
Wanted (Morgan Freeman)
Brooklyn's Finest (Ethan Hawke & Richard Gere)
Tanning Bed Ad (Location Mexico) $3500
Old Navy (Print)
Best Buy (Print $3,000)
The Manson Girls (Lindsay Lohan)
Heart Race Reality TV Host $195,000
Sunsilk $30,000 (commercial/print)
Lincoln Heights
Greys Anatomy
Ugly Betty (Episodic)
Mini Cooper Commercial $10,000
Garnier (Commercial) $15,000
Ford (Commercial) $3,700
Yahoo (Commercial) $5,000
Torrid (Catalog) $5,000
7 Pounds (Will Smith)
Spread (Ashton Kutcher)
Repossession Mambo (Jude Law & Forrest Whitticker)
Leaves of Grass (Edward Norton)
Notorious B.I.G feature film
What Just Happened (Starring Robert Dinero)
Rent (Broadway)
Color Purple (Broadway)
****JUST TO NAME A FEW*****

Send additional pictures to:[e-mail]

Give me a call once the above activation step is completed, so we can confirm that your account is active in our system.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call. 610 584 2330

Respectfully,
Donna
Go-See G.I.F.T.S (giving information for talent success)
Talent Services Department

Answer 1

You're right to be cautious about talent agencies. My cousin, an aspiring actor and model, has encountered a lot of scam artists in the field.



It might be best to talk with someone who is able to tell a respectable agency from one that will take advantage of you. My cousin talked with some local actors who were well-known, as well as professors at his university, and they helped him out.



Asking for money up-front is a big warning sign. So is making promises that sound unrealistic (in 6 months you'll be in Hollywood, etc).

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I'm curious how they connected with you. I would not get involved with any company that I couldn't verify and get references from. I don't think legitimate agencies ask for monthly fees so I think I would steer clear.