Thom Milam's guest appearances

Thom Milam

Acting: Conversations on Craft

Jesse Malinowski

James Patrick

Laura Crawford

Risa Bramon Garcia

Heidi Rew

Burgess Jenkins

Ashley Rideaux

Mike Stoudt

Robin Christian

Kate Udall

George Pierre

Lina Ramirez-Mills

Jennifer Hummel

Jeryl Prescott

Erica Arvold

OwlTail

To be able to sit down with my film and TV agents for an entire hour and pick their brains was a gift. I was able to ask all the questions that have been going through my head since I signed with them.   In this second part of the conversation, we talked about why it is important to communicate with your agent and stay in contact with them, how fortunate actors in the SE market are, and how actors need to stay focused on their own individual careers.  Thom Milam is Co-Head of the Film and TV Department at People Store. He got his degree in Theater in Mississippi and went on to work as an agent in New York for many years.  In 2015 he moved to Atlanta and started his position at People Store. He loves his career as an agent and describes himself as a professional cheerleader for actors.  Thom wants every actor to remember that their “journey is different…each one of you is your own individual snowflake.”  He goes on to say that although we are competing in a way, we are not in competition with anyone around us.  Be the best “you” you can be.  That is the way to book work.    Jennifer Hummel is an agent in the Film and TV Department at People Store and this is her first job out of college. Although she went to SCAD for Performance Studies, she knew early on that she was more interested in being an agent. She started in 2016 and has never looked back.  As we talked about how often actors should check in with their agents Jennifer says, “you should stop by if you can, if we haven’t seen you in a while.”  And when talking about watching their actors audition tapes, she explains that sometimes they get upset because they always go “actor over project.”  Find out more about People Store and their agents: https://peoplestore.net/Follow People Store: IG @peoplestoreagency and on Twitter @People_StoreIf you want to chat or ask questions about the episode go to FB: https://www.facebook.com/tarmeydanielle/ and visit the group site. Follow me on IG @tarmeydanielle, on Twitter @TarmeyDanielleFind out more about Actors Group: https://www.actorsgroup.net/

To be able to sit down with my film and TV agents for an entire hour and pick their brains was a gift. I was able to ask all the questions that have been going through my head since I signed with them. In this second part of the conversation, we talked about why it is important to communicate with your agent and stay in contact with them, how fortunate actors in the SE market are, and how actors need to stay focused on their own individual careers. Thom Milam is Co-Head of the Film and TV Department at People Store. He got his degree in Theater in Mississippi and went on to work as an agent in New York for many years. In 2015 he moved to Atlanta and started his position at People Store. He loves his career as an agent and describes himself as a professional cheerleader for actors. Thom wants every actor to remember that their “journey is different…each one of you is your own individual snowflake.” He goes on to say that although we are competing in a way, we are not in competition with anyone around us. Be the best “you” you can be. That is the way to book work. Jennifer Hummel is an agent in the Film and TV Department at People Store and this is her first job out of college. Although she went to SCAD for Performance Studies, she knew early on that she was more interested in being an agent. She started in 2016 and has never looked back. As we talked about how often actors should check in with their agents Jennifer says, “you should stop by if you can, if we haven’t seen you in a while.” And when talking about watching their actors audition tapes, she explains that sometimes they get upset because they always go “actor over project.” Find out more about People Store and their agents: <a href="https://peoplestore.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://peoplestore.net/</a> Follow People Store: IG @peoplestoreagency and on Twitter @People_Store If you want to chat or ask questions about the episode go to FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tarmeydanielle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/tarmeydanielle/</a> and visit the group site. Follow me on IG @tarmeydanielle, on Twitter @TarmeyDanielle Find out more about Actors Group: <a href="https://www.actorsgroup.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.actorsgroup.net/</a>

Episode 14: Part II Demystifying the agent/actor relationship: A Conversation with Thom Milam and Jennifer Hummel of People Store Agency 

To be able to sit down with my film and TV agents for an entire hour and pick their brains was a gift. I was able to ask all the questions that have been going through my head since I signed with them.  In this first part of the conversation, we talked about the steps it takes to get representation, how to keep representation, and the difference between a manager and an agent.  Thom Milam is Co-Head of the Film and TV Department at People Store. He got his degree in Theater in Mississippi and went on to work as an agent in New York for many years. In 2015 he moved to Atlanta and started his position at People Store. He loves his career as an agent and describes himself as a professional cheerleader for actors. When asked what actors need to do to get an agent, he says training is the first thing he looks at.  Communication is also key for him. If actors are “ghosting” and don’t respond to emails or phone calls that is a problem. He states, “if I care more about your career than you do, then it’s time for me to let you go.” Having said that he also wants actors to have a fulfilling life outside of acting. It helps keep you grounded.  Jennifer Hummel is an agent in the Film and TV Department at People Store and this is her first job out of college. Although she went to SCAD for Performance Studies, she knew early on that she was more interested in being an agent. She started in 2016 and has never looked back. For her, the first thing actors need to do before submitting to an agency is to get their materials in order and up to date. Communication is also key, as well as following suggestions that they, as agents, might give you. If they give you suggestions, she says, “it’s important to us that you follow our directions and that you’re doing everything that you can be doing, as an actor, to make you more marketable.”But the very first test for all actors is following directions to submit to any agency. If you don’t do what they ask you to do from the very beginning, as Jennifer says, “it’s not inspiring.”  Find out more about People Store and their agents: https://peoplestore.net/Follow People Store: IG @peoplestoreagency and on Twitter @People_StoreIf you want to chat or ask questions about the episode go to FB: https://www.facebook.com/tarmeydanielle/ and visit the group site. Follow me on IG @tarmeydanielle, on Twitter @TarmeyDanielleFind out more about Actors Group: https://www.actorsgroup.net/

To be able to sit down with my film and TV agents for an entire hour and pick their brains was a gift. I was able to ask all the questions that have been going through my head since I signed with them. In this first part of the conversation, we talked about the steps it takes to get representation, how to keep representation, and the difference between a manager and an agent. Thom Milam is Co-Head of the Film and TV Department at People Store. He got his degree in Theater in Mississippi and went on to work as an agent in New York for many years. In 2015 he moved to Atlanta and started his position at People Store. He loves his career as an agent and describes himself as a professional cheerleader for actors. When asked what actors need to do to get an agent, he says training is the first thing he looks at. Communication is also key for him. If actors are “ghosting” and don’t respond to emails or phone calls that is a problem. He states, “if I care more about your career than you do, then it’s time for me to let you go.” Having said that he also wants actors to have a fulfilling life outside of acting. It helps keep you grounded. Jennifer Hummel is an agent in the Film and TV Department at People Store and this is her first job out of college. Although she went to SCAD for Performance Studies, she knew early on that she was more interested in being an agent. She started in 2016 and has never looked back. For her, the first thing actors need to do before submitting to an agency is to get their materials in order and up to date. Communication is also key, as well as following suggestions that they, as agents, might give you. If they give you suggestions, she says, “it’s important to us that you follow our directions and that you’re doing everything that you can be doing, as an actor, to make you more marketable.” But the very first test for all actors is following directions to submit to any agency. If you don’t do what they ask you to do from the very beginning, as Jennifer says, “it’s not inspiring.” Find out more about People Store and their agents: <a href="https://peoplestore.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://peoplestore.net/</a> Follow People Store: IG @peoplestoreagency and on Twitter @People_Store If you want to chat or ask questions about the episode go to FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tarmeydanielle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/tarmeydanielle/</a> and visit the group site. Follow me on IG @tarmeydanielle, on Twitter @TarmeyDanielle Find out more about Actors Group: <a href="https://www.actorsgroup.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.actorsgroup.net/</a>

Episode 13: Demystifying the Agent Actor Relationship: A Conversation with Agents Thom Milam and Jennifer Hummel of People Store