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Can you be an actor and an agent? “Let’s say I’m an actor and then I decide to become a talent agent or a manager. But I’m still acting and I’m still repped by another agency. Are there any SAG-AFTRA rules or laws or anything against this? I haven’t heard of anyone really doing this, although I know a lot of agents are former talent. A quick google search shows nothing. I have read that agents can’t submit themselves through breakdown express, but what if another agent submits you as their talent?
“Talent agencies are stricter with licenses by the state and stuff while managers are a little looser. So I imagine being a manager would be easier, but does anyone have any insight into this?” —dudetwhat
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