Last year, after starting what would be the sixth agent hunt of my career I was feeling totally dejected from the acting industry. The industry felt oversaturated with talented actors and most importantly I felt unseen by agents and casting directors. After days of sifting through agent websites and coming across generic, unmonitored inboxes, I thought to myself: "There must be a better way."
That frustration led me to build Get Repped , the most comprehensive database of agent and casting director direct contacts. But having the contacts wasn't enough. In my submissions, I wanted to know which agents and casting directors had opened my emails and whether they'd clicked through to my Spotlight, showreel, or social media.
Eight months later, I launched the platform and received the best response I'd ever had from agents. For the first time, I felt like I had real control over my career. I knew exactly which agents had read my emails and clicked my links, so I knew precisely who to follow up with and when.
Think of Get Repped as the old contacts listings book, but supercharged for the digital age.
How Get Repped Works
Our email system is designed to be both simple and sophisticated. We handle all the technical work behind the scenes, ensuring each email appears direct and personalised to your chosen agent or casting director.
Smart Email Creation: Every email is directly addressed to the specific agent or CD, with personalised touches including their name and agency. You simply craft your standout message and include links to your Spotlight, YouTube, Vimeo, social media, and other materials.
Multiple Templates: Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Create as many different email templates as you like to test what works best for different types of agents.
Comprehensive Database: Our database is cross-referenced with agent websites and client rosters, making research effortless. Simply scroll through and click directly to agents' websites to see if they're missing someone exactly like you.
Pro Tip: We've categorised agents into three clear tiers – top-tier, boutique, and entry-level – so you can target the right level for where you are in your career.
The Game-Changing Feature: Email Metrics
Here's where Get Repped truly shines. Our detailed email tracking tells you exactly who opened your email and which links they clicked. This isn't just data, it's actionable intelligence.
Smart Follow-Up Strategy: If an agent read your email and clicked through to your materials, that's your green light for a polite follow-up. If they didn't open your email at all, try a different approach – perhaps contact their assistant or target another agent at the same agency.
Agents are busy people, and sometimes they need that gentle nudge. Now you'll know exactly when and how to provide it.
Taking Back Control of Your Career
The entertainment industry can feel like a black hole where submissions disappear without trace. Agents and casting directors often seem like untouchable gatekeepers, leaving us with little insight into whether we're being seen or heard.
It's far too easy to feel invisible in this business. Get Repped aims to change that dynamic and put the power back in actors' hands.
We're just getting started. Over the coming months, we'll be rolling out new features alongside regular articles packed with advice, industry insights, and interviews – all focused on demystifying one of the toughest parts of our job: building solid connections and finding the right representation.
Ready to take control of your agent search? Follow us on social media for updates, tips, and success stories from fellow actors who've transformed their approach to finding representation.
Happy agent hunting.