Joining Kalifornia Kasting was a mistake for me. I've was with them for a week and never got one…read morebooking. I'm union, so I know there is less work out there, but I usually get a couple of jobs a week. I booked myself for one job during the week with Central Casting, and KK sent me a notification a half hour later as if they did it. I found them to be friendly people, but I should have taken it as a red flag that they are unreachable by phone. Everything is done by text or e-mail, with absolutely no consistency, meaning you'll never know how they will contact you. This is much too slow of a communication method for a fast paced business where time is of the essence for bookings. I need to be able to call and get a quick result when requesting to be submitted for a job. There are also many miscommunications resulting. For instance, I requested to be submitted for a job by e-mail. They didn't acknowledge receipt of my message, so I contacted the casting director myself, and she told me they had already submitted me. How would I know, since they sometimes say they got the message, and sometimes say nothing? I spoke with another union extra on set who works with KK. She has been with them for two months without a single booking until that day, and she is completely bookable, as am I. Their website is always under construction, and that should have been a red flag as well. They are generally disorganized and flighty. They came well recommended by a co-worker who gets booked often, but they seem unable to book union extras. They do not seem to possess the clout of other calling services, and this has adversely affected my workload. Fortunately I was able to get my second month refunded, and I ate the cost of my first month.

Ted 2 turned out to be a very fun shoot! Thanks for getting me booked on it. Everything went…read moresmoothly and professionally and well as expected!

My managers Gina and Brenda are so outrageously on point and aggressive that if you get in the way,…read moreyou'll be run over by an incredible wave of Smarts, Creativity, boldness, Swift-Thinking and a plethora of other devices unknown to your imagination!!! They are Incredible!!! I'm Blessed to have them in my corner! Thanks so much!!! I greatly appreciate you!

Hello, Yelpers*. My…read morename is Alfonso Faustino, and I am a SAG-AFTRA actor. Recently, I got picked up by RSA Entertainment and Talent Management, and it was one of the best things that happened to me, as an actor, in 2018. Here are some of the areas that RSA Entertainment and Talent Managment excel in: - Auditions: they work effectively to get me auditions. Brenda and Gina have excellent long-standing reputations and connections in the entertainment industry -- both film and television mediums. Each time I go to an audition, the casting director or producer mention they know Gina and Brenda very well and always have positive things to say about them. - Pitch Package: they are experienced managers; hence, they immediately worked on my primary casting circle and created pitch package that hones in my primary casting to my agent (theatrical and commercial), casting directors, and producers; - They work well with my commercial and theatrical agent (Park Artist Group) in making certain that my casting sends out a clear and concise message about my casting; - They return emails and calls in less than 24 hours -- frequently, Brenda or Gina will return my emails or calls within minutes, and they always have an answer for me in their first response; - They are Subject Matter Experts in the entertainment market -- they have years and years of experience in the entertainment industry, and their information is current and also cutting edge. They can anticipate and forecast changes in the industry and apply those changes to my casting; - They are a one-stop-shop: In addition to managing me as an actor, they have reputable and proven team members that manage social media marketing, traditional marketing, and public relations. If I go to a red-carpet event, they have a person that will manage me on the carpet or any media-related event I need to attend. - They are honest and ethical: Brenda and Gina don't tell me the stuff I wanna hear -- rather, they tell me the stuff I need to know. If I see my casting is one way, they will evaluate me, and support my direction if it is correct; or, they will tell me, "no way -- your casting doesn't support that direction at this time." - Workshops: Brenda and Gina will host workshops at their office designed to help me excel in the entertainment industry. - Good People: Brenda, Gina, and the rest of the team are good and genuine people -- they want to help their talent succeed -- they really want the best for their talent and best for their company. These are just several items that stand out in my recent and new experiences with RSA Entertainment and Talent Management. If you're in the market for new management, give RSA Entertainment and Talent Management a ring and schedule a introduction meeting. Break a leg and Check 6! /s/ Alfonso Faustino www.AlfonsoFaustino.com

I've been with Courtney for a long while. She's someone you want on your side of the ring for your…read morecareer. Believe me you will jump leaps and bounds in your career better than you would have alone. Let her shine that sunshine she has on your career and before you know it your career will blossom into something you would have never imagined.

Samantha was very professional, self explanatory and helpful. I was guided every step of the way…read more Best decision I've ever made. Thank you

This is the most unprofessional agency . Don't be surprised if it takes weeks for them to return…read moreyour emails. No sense of human decency. They also only sign 18 month contracts. Do not sign with Ted Maier or Avalon.

Ted Maier has been my agent for over a decade first with Mavrick Artists Agency and now with Avalon…read moreArtists Group. We have open communication in understanding each others expectations and mutual respect for each others performance. Ted has helped me in addressing issues with productions, negotiating wages, and mediating film work overseas in China. There is no other agent I would rather have. Thank you for your support Ted!

I had the pleasure of working with Robert Norris recently on a job opportunity. He reached out to…read moreme with an opportunity that was incredibly well suited to my experience and was attentive, descriptive, and thorough throughout the entire process. Absolute delight to work with and I could not recommend 80Twenty more!

I had the pleasure of working with Dena at 80Twenty after they reached out to me on LinkedIn--and…read moreI'm so glad they did. I wasn't actively looking at the time, but their approach was incredibly welcoming, transparent, and engaging. They really took the time to understand what I wanted and helped me secure a role that truly aligned with my goals. The team was supportive throughout the entire process, always making sure I had the information I needed. I can't speak highly enough of them and have already started recommending 80Twenty to friends and colleagues!

I wouldn't want any other talent agency representing my son Preston Galli than Evolve Artists…read moreAgency for theatrical. Haley's expertise, compassion, attention and professionalism is second to none! In the time we have been with Evolve Artists Agency, Haley has secured huge auditions for Preston we are still getting closer to booking as lead actor in a feature film/ TV show. Haley is a straight shooter who has guided and mentored both Preston and I through this incredibly competitive and crazy industry with such grace and class. We are blessed to have Haley and Evolve Artists Agency in our lives!

They do not charge models anything up front, unlike most others. They have some of the best…read moretrainers in the business and there models start making money and booking gigs as soon as the first week! They are strict about being on time and ready to shoot and do not keep people that can't make it on time. Many of the models that work with them are considered TOP models in the SoCal area, like Keke Phan or Shelby Palmer.

I had a group shoot with Richard and a few other photographers. I was so comfortable and I really…read morehad so much fun. Everyone including all the other models were so friendly. Such a nice environment

Love, Love, Love AppleOne. Alicia and Sandra are one of the most hardworking women that go above…read moreand beyond to find the best job for you as they did for me! I'm so happy and thankful and it's all because of them.

Huge shout out to Appleone and Alicia and her team over in the Pasadena office! They presented me…read morewith an awesome opportunity juts a few days after reaching out to them. They are incredibly friendly, helpful and attentive! It has been a pleasure working with them! I'd highly recommend giving them a try. The whole process was a breeze and they explained and walked me through the whole hiring process. Thank you !

I met Michelle at a time when I was at a low point in my nanny career and personal life. I had…read morebeen looking for top nanny position and had been on many interviews through other agencies. It seemed like I had landed a few dream jobs only for it to slip away from me. Really trying times. Then I met Michelle! This brings a smile to my face. Meeting with her felt like chatting with a friend. I realized after that this is her skill. She loves people and wants to represent both the families and the nannies. It was a slow period and she didn't have any job opportunities at the time when I signed up with her agency, the perfect placement. After being on the hunt for my top nanny job with a kind family for many months and it wasn't happening I was getting ready to move out of state. I mentioned to Michelle that I'm no longer looking for a position as it doesn't seem like it's going to happen. Michelle didn't give up on me. She called me with 2 opportunities. I went on both interviews and was called back to do a trial for the one that I wanted !! Yay !! Then Michelle negotiated some time off that I needed to take care of a health issue. The family was so wonderful they waited for me ! All I can say everything lined up perfectly. Michelle will always return your call in a timely manner and she always checks in to see how you're doing. I thank God I met Michelle !

BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you end up using Michelle, it will ruin all other agencies for you…read more I am a professional career nanny. I have over seven years of nannying experience, five years of teaching experience, and more. I have a B/S in childhood development as well as my MAT. When I began my search for a nanny-family in LA, I did my due diligence by shopping around looking at multiple agencies. I found that Michelle had the TOP RATED AGENCY ON MULTIPLE SITES and wanted to take a closer look. I read through every. single. review. I thought to myself, "Really? Every single person had a positive experience with this agency? That's just not statistically possible if she's really working with this many people..." I decided to set up a meeting. I drove to her office where we met to discuss particulars (what I'm looking for, what families are in the market for a nanny right now, what ages/salary/commute/hours I'm looking for) and the moment she opened the door and greeted me with a giant smile and her upbeat, positive attitude, I felt like just working with HER was my perfect placement! Once we started the process, Michelle was completely professional while also refreshingly honest and realistic in her suggestions. She really took the time to get to know me and what I was looking for and she only suggested me to families that she knew had the potential to be a "love match!" After looking at a few potential matches, Michelle called me to tell me that she had "found my family!" She said, "This is the one. Please go for an interview and see for yourself." So I did. This is the part of the review where I'm going to get annoyingly emotional. Not only did the family and I immediately "click," but Michelle had made sure that all of our stats were in alignment. The age range, schedule, amount of hours, commuting time, pay rate, expectations and needs happened to all align with what I was looking for. It was LITERALLY the PERFECT PLACEMENT!!!! Coincidence? I think not. Michelle is highly intelligent, professional, personable, understanding, diligent, experienced, communicative, and pleasantly charismatic and I owe my job satisfaction directly to her. Now that I think about it, maybe I should send over a bottle of wine. Thank you, Michelle, for just being so incredibly good at what you do. As I mentioned earlier, when I started this process, I read through every one of your (5 star) reviews and thought, "There's just no way every single review can be five stars..." and now here I am adding one more.