Hello. I'm new to the voice over world and I sent in some demo reels and I got this email back from one of them. I'm 99% sure it's a scam but, I would like to know what others think. I mean hell he doesn't even want to me.
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Mr. Knox,
I received your package today and reviewed the contents and I think I may be able get you some work within the right production circles in town. We will need to create a more professional “package” which will include your work on CD with artwork along with your resume of work. I will not endorse talent without a glossy, professional package plus it wouldn’t hurt for you to have one for your business uses. Here is an itemized list of things we will need to proceed:
· VO sampling in CD format
· $150.00 for design and artwork
· $200.00 for mastering and digitizing of your CD
You can make your check or money order payable to:
Outlaw Entertainment LLC
1160 Gallatin Pike S.
Madison, TN 37115
If and once we get your package ready we will discuss our contract terms for representation.
Well I emailed the guy last night about how I would first have to meet him and listening to the CD, see the artwork, etc. And I haven't heard anything back. oh well.
Do this-ask them for references. Any reputable company who claims to get people work should certainly be able to give references, in fact they should be more than happy to show you that they have a lot of success in getting people jobs.
If they make excuses and don't give you a single reference, take it as a sign, they're not going to get you work either. If they do give you references, contact the people and have a few questions prepared like "what specific jobs have you done through this agency", "how many jobs have you gotten", "how many interviews/auditions have you gotten", etc. You might be able to cross-check any info the reference gives you.....if they say they were the voice on a commercial, it's possible to confirm this somehow I'd imagine (in case the guy just gives you his sister's phone # pretending it's a client).
Another thing you could do is say "I already have my samples on CD" OR "I already have a contract with a company to make my CD, can we talk about representation only?" If the guy ceases communication when you express disinterest in buying the CD package, then that's a huge clue that it is merely a scam.
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