In fact, the increase in the popularity of agents appears to be tied directly to the 1930s and 40s when big studios were seen to be exploiting young talent in Hollywood. A well-known example of this is Mickey Rooney . Too bad he didn t have an agent. Below is an excerpt of an interview with Jamie Levitt , agent and owner of Lauren Levitt Associates , a Vancouver-based agency. If only I could.
Talent is definitely a subjective thing.
But - when you see it, you know it. I go to shows, plays. I am always out seeing performances. When I see talent, I find myself sitting on the edge of my seat. Actually, to get the process started we want to see good photos, a r sum and reel.