Breaking Indie
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Breaking Indie
Ep. 27 Tina Borek - Talent Agent
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The Breaking Indie Podcast: Tina Borek on Acting, Agents & Building a Career in New Mexico
What does it really take to build a successful acting career outside of Los Angeles and New York?
In this episode of The Breaking Indie Podcast, we sit down with Tina Borek, a New Mexico-based talent agent with years of experience representing actors in both New Mexico and Los Angeles. Tina shares her unique journey from actor and marketing professional to becoming a talent agent and building her own boutique agency.
We dive into what makes smaller film markets like New Mexico unique, why relationships are one of the most important parts of the entertainment business, and how local actors can use their location to their advantage. Tina discusses the growing opportunities for New Mexico talent, the importance of having special skills, bilingual abilities, improv training, and being more than just an actor.
Tina offers practical advice for actors looking for representation, including setting up an Actors Access account, keeping your materials current, being honest about where you live, finding mentors and coaches, and building genuine relationships within the filmmaking community.
Most importantly, we talk about why New Mexico's film community is becoming such an exciting place for actors—and why character actors, unique personalities, and performers with diverse skill sets can find incredible opportunities in the state's growing production industry.
Whether you're an actor just getting started, an experienced performer looking for your next opportunity, or a filmmaker interested in the business behind casting, this episode is packed with valuable insight.
Topics include:
- Finding an agent in a smaller film market
- What talent agents actually look for in actors
- Why relationships matter in the film industry
- The growing New Mexico acting market
- Special skills and bilingual actors
- Self-tapes and the post-COVID casting process
- How actors can stand out to casting directors
- Improv training and developing your creative toolbox
- Film festivals as networking opportunities
- Finding mentors and building community
- The advantages of being a local hire
- Why character actors can thrive in New Mexico
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