Do you have any tips for writing a cover letter for a voice-over agent?

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I am an aspiring voice-over artist!. I have taken a 6-week voice-over class, and I have a demo reel of which I am very proud!. I would like to find an agent!. I have found a list of agents here: http://www!.voiceoverresourceguide!.com/la!.!.!.

My questions for voice-over professionals are:

1) What do you include in your mailing!? Do you include a headshot!? A resume (I have an acting resume, but not a voice-over resume)!? A cover letter (I mainly want advice for this)!?

2) What sort of envelope do you use for the mailing!? My demo CD will be in a standard jewel case!.

3) Is the agency list (included in the above link) a good start!? Other than the agencies that have the mark of "No Unsolicited Calls or Submissions," should I send my reel to all of those places!? Ignoring the fact that I should "save postage," is there a reason I should be more discriminating in my choice of agencies to contact!? Are there any agencies missing from this list that I should contact!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Because you do not have a voice over resume you should include your head shot and acting resume as only the agent is going to see this!. When any agents starts submitting you for V!.O!. work they are not doing so by picture!. Keep the cover letter simple as well!. They know why they are getting your material!. Who you are, where you studied (and continue to study) and that you are now seeking representation!. also, if you have not done so already it would be a good idea to join AFTRA which covers most of the V!.O!. work that is done!.

The list is solid and as a new V!.O!. artist your choices are going to be limited, so send your material to all the agencis that you can!. Take all the meetings that come your way!. You can make a decision when you get to that bridge!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

As an unknown, you are swimming upstream against the current!. I'd suggest getting as much *selective* work done for student and non-union parts as possible!. This is to both build up your resume, and find contacts for the future!. Today's freebie student shoots are tomorrow's paid contracts!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

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