Whether you are a successful working professional actor or just starting out you need to listen to this interview. Right here you will get the secret advice you need to know from someone on the inside.

Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat is excited to converse with Agent Matt Gogal  about how you can work the system inside and outside of Hollywood to advance your career as an actor.

Matt Gogal has quickly become one of the youngest theatrical talent agents in the entertainment industry.  After graduating from Ithaca College, he ultimately landed at The Chasin Agency under the direction of the highly esteemed and respected agent Tom Chasin.  In addition to his time in talent representation, Matt has also worked in production and in casting for several films and television shows.  He also attends acting workshops to speak with and advise young actors.

In 2009, Matt was selected to the industry's Young and Hungry list, comprised of young agents, managers, and creative executives.  A native of Pennsylvania, Matt currently resides in Los Angeles, CA

Tom Chasin is the scion of Hollywood's renowned Chasin family, and is a successor of the talent agency of Chasin-Park-Citron, which was one of the most powerful agencies in its day, representing such talent as Jimmy Stewart, Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Grace Kelley and Cary Grant

After CPC, he went on and established himself further as an agent at The Gersh Agency before ultimately moving over and becoming a VP at ICM before leaving to start his own agency.  The Chasin Agency has been in existence since the early 90s, having represented a wide variety of actors ranging from series regulars, foreign super stars, and the up and coming ingenues.  

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Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat Converses with agent Matt Gogal Pt 1

Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat Converses with agent Matt Gogal Pt 2

Listen in as Rex Sikes and his guest Matt Gogal discuss when and how to go about getting an agent, understanding what agents look for, what kind of credits will stand out, and the all important headshot.

Matt will share with you secrets about cultivating the agent/client relationship. You need to know how to read your agent, keep your agent and motivate your agent. Find out here.

In Part 2 we will share with you are what you can do if you don’t live in Hollywood and what resources are available to you. Whether or not you should do “background” work, and what about getting your SAG card or working non-union. Plus, a whole lot more!

Matt will also reveal what you can do should you want to become an agent too!

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