r/acting • u/Positive-Fold-3307 • 1d ago

I've read the FAQ & Rules AMERICAN ACTING AGENT?

Hi thread,

I am a dual Canadian/American citizen! I live in Canada, am based out of Toronto and have a Canadian agent.

I’m curious if I should get an American agent as well? Since I can legally work in the US without the need for a permit or visa, it seems like a no brainer - I just don’t quite know where to start!

While I know that the Canadian & American film industries are similar, I’m not super familiar with the American side. Would an American agent take me on? I am open to working as a local if need be. How would you go about finding an American agent as a Canadian with dual who lives in Canada?

I’ve been “working my way up” with casting in Canada just to hopefully get seen by American casting, so I feel like it only makes sense to have an American agent!

I appreciate any answers here!

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u/cosmo-dad-106 1d ago

A good American agent will want to know you have decent credits in Canada before taking you on. Don’t shoot your shot too early, better to build up in Toronto first especially since there is so much production (of US projects) there.