This book is no bull, straight from the mouth of a blunt talent agent, currently hustling for over 500 clients and closing deals daily. His words are legit instructions on how to be a working actor in film and TV. Organized into three sections: Getting an Agent, Working with Your Agent, and Thriving with Your Agent, this Q&A format addresses actor questions at all stages of a career. After nearly a decade of sitting on panels and acknowledging that the majority of raised hands are never called upon, Jason Lockhart decided to answer them ALL, right here, right now, in an energetic, honest, and organized place. Getting inside the mind of an agent is crucial, as they are generally the first gatekeeper to an actor’s success. Consider this book your secret weapon to breaking in or leveling up. "This book is a great tool and unique resource for actors looking to flourish in the industry!" --Chase Paris, Emmy-Award winning casting director of Stranger Things and Ozark - "Jason works extremely hard, tells it like it is and takes NO MERCY!" --Martin Kove, "John Kreese" from The Karate Kid films and Cobra Kai - "Everything Jason says, I totally agree with!" --Cathy Reinking, Casting on Frasier and author of How to Book Acting Jobs in TV and Film: Conversations with a Veteran Casting Director - "His book is straightforward, helpful and practical. There is nothing else out there as clear and informative as this." --Mark Fincannon, Emmy-Award winning casting director - "Jason is passionate about what he does. You see it and feel it and it gets you charged up!" --Shawn Harrison, "Waldo" from Family Matters Jason Lockhart is a Talent Agent from Los Angeles who relocated to the Southeast market in 2017 as the Head of TV & Film at one of the most prestigious agencies in Atlanta. He is also an accomplished filmmaker, having worked with National Lampoon and sold two feature films as an award-winning Writer/Director, one of which The CW picked up as a Movie of the Week. Having grown up as a child actor, Jason has over 20 years of experience & education in the industry, but after bouncing around several seats in Hollywood, he finds it most rewarding behind the talent agent's desk, helping others pursue their dreams.