Talent Agent Femi Oguns REVEALS How to Launch Actors to A-List Status

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Talent Agent Femi Oguns REVEALS How to Launch Actors to A-List Status

WeAudition Show

45 minutes 55 seconds

1 year ago

Talent Agent Femi Oguns REVEALS How to Launch Actors to A-List Status

Femi Oguns, one of the most influential talent agents in the UK and USA, joins us in this episode of the WeAudition Show, hosted by Darren Darnborough and Richard Cambridge. Femi, the founder of the Identity School of Acting and Identity Agency Group, has shaped the careers of stars like John Boyega, Letitia Wright, Damson Idris, and Michaela Coel. He reflects on his career in talent development, the significance of diversity in casting, and the importance of building genuine relationships with clients.

Femi shares his journey from actor to agent, detailing how the lack of representation in drama schools inspired him to create a platform for diverse talent. He offers insights into the art of nurturing actors, the evolving dynamics of the industry, and how agents can best support talent, especially through challenges like the recent writers' and actors' strikes. He also discusses the differences between UK and US talent representation and how actors can build lasting careers.

Segmented Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Femi Oguns
01:38 - Femi on starting as an actor and transitioning to agent work
03:49 - Partnership between Identity Agency Group and their talent
07:23 - Key truths actors need to know in the industry
12:45 - How UK agents collaborate with US agents for talent representation
16:44 - The process of packaging talent and projects
20:29 - Importance of being ready and patient as an actor
25:55 - How actors can decide on advancing from co-star to guest star roles
26:08 - Femi’s motivation: Watching clients succeed
28:15 - Importance of quality showreels for casting directors
31:23 - How the pandemic and strikes are changing the industry
32:45 - Femi's thoughts on AI in the entertainment industry
36:39 - The future of indie films in an AI-dominated landscape
41:19 - How to get involved with Identity School of Acting
44:26 - Final advice to actors: Value yourself and find the right representation

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Twitter: https://x.com/MrFemiOguns

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2796341/

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