Acting is a long game.
Let's warm you up for your mark.
ASA is not a traditional talent agency but an innovative, one of a kind approach to developing Texas talent. Birthed from 10 plus years in casting, followed by starting and running her own talent agency; founder Jessica Hovind is passionate about being a resource to aspiring talent. ASA focus' on the personalized, healthy and well rounded curation of professional acting careers.
A Starter Agency is just that, a place for actors to get their start. Working with us gives you one on one access to "pick brains", chat about your career with industry professionals, gain knowledge and experience. We keep detailed track of your progress with us so when you are ready and comfortable with long term representation, we will be thrilled to help facilitate and send you on your way!
At ASA we recognize that no two actor’s paths are the same. It is difficult, expensive and time consuming to try to figure out how to start, grow and maintain a successful on-camera acting career. Misinformation runs rampant and work life balance in a small yet busy market feels impossible. We are your direct portal to all things Texas market and more importantly: genuine
support.
We offer one on one knowledge on how to grow your acting career beyond what is taught in any class, straight from the people that have been booking actors for years. Interested in learning more? Set up a 15-ish minute consultation today!
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Is ASA Related to Variant Talent?Yes! Variant was always meant to be a "real people" talent agency. Realistically, most actors in Texas can be considered "real people" as they are not recognizable and lack an abundance of credits. At least for the time being, Variant will handle the real people submissions and ASA will handle development for those that want to commit to acting professionally.
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Is A Starter Agency a Talent Agency?It is not. Due to its relationship with Variant Talent, a place for "real people" to participate in the submission process, this can be confusing. A Starter Agency focuses on the thoughtful development of professional actors; getting them ready for long term representation, while Variant Talent submits "real people"/ASA clients to commercial opportunities.
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What is Custom Clips?Every actor knows the reel struggle is real. You spend endless hours attempting to attach yourself to projects in hopes of obtaining "reel material" that will hopefully impress casting directors and allow you to level up. Most of the time, for various reasons, this plan fails. ASA has put together a talented group of experienced filmmakers that will work with you to shoot original, well made scenes at a crazy reasonable price. We offer set rehearsal/coaching, a fun day on set as a lead that you don't often get starting out AND the video(s) for submissions that WILL get you noticed over the competition.
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I am still confused about what ASA is exactlyIt's its own thing! It's an innovative way for aspiring actors in the small yet busy Texas market to learn the ropes with professional guidance and support. Think of ASA as a pre-agent agent. We help you get your ducks in a row and eventually help you find a long term agent.
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What About Contracts?Whether being submitted through Variant, working together through ASA or both; there will be basic agreements in place, but never a contract. The goal is to get you ready for your forever agent and then send you on your way!
We hope to work with you soon!