Answering a Reader Question #984

Anonymous Wrote:

 Hi,

 my current mother agency isn't really finding me any new jobs or shoots and I'm thinking about switching to another one. I used to be signed with an exceptionally good agency, which, however, isn't located in my current country of residence (it's 5.5/6 hours away by car or train from where I live at the moment). 
Please let me know if it makes sense to sign with agencies that aren't located in your country of residence if they're very good. 

 Thanks!

Hey, Anonymous!

Are you considering trying to sign again with that same agency or somewhere else? Having a mother agent in your country of residence is ideal and recommended but if you're able to secure representation with that same agency from before or if you come across other agencies that are non-mother agencies you want to work with, it doesn't hurt to submit, see what feedback/response you get and then make a decision from there.

In the meantime, it would also be advisable to find an agent (mother agency or not) that is local to you that way you can cover all your bases both locally as well as internationally.

Make sure to do your homework on all the options/agencies there are out there and prepare your submissions accordingly.

It is best to do this homework/research before terminating your contract with your current mother agency that way you don't risk being without representation in the event that you do not have another offer on the table when you walk away from your current agent. As long as you time your exit right once you have secured another offer, you should be good to go.

Best of luck to you!

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