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So... I have been searching and searching for any kind of reviews for "The Industry Network" and I cannot find any...

good or bad... So does anyone have any suggestions or experience with them?!? We were "selected" to go to the L.A. National Showcase...

It is going to cost approx. $2500, but that also includes the hotel accommodations. I do not want to waste my $$ on a scam! I was pretty suspicious when, on the application, they wanted to know what I did for a living.

I should have put "unemployed" just to see what happened.

LOL... Anyways, if anyone can tell me about their experience, please let me know!

Location: Winnie, Texas

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MICHAEL P Srv

Absolutely worth it. Yes..alot of Money to go.

However, our son signed and was recently in a netflix movie called 6 underground. All because he attended and signed with an agent

Guest

Continued from a long rant that was forgotten until after posting: other inconsistencies included the instructor informing us what to where and how to look- we should all wear dark clothes and be toned down to showcase our acting moreso than our looks. Upon the big meet and sit down, they discussed that we should have worn clothes that showcased our looks as well as our acting (color coordinated with skin tone, flattering but not too distracting, any and everything opposite of what was advised beforehand).

Someone inquired about how hair should be done, and they informed us the agent would tell us what to wear and how to look.

In yet numerous times, they insist that you be yourself. As far as I'm concerned, they emphasised how limited you are as an individual due to image, and that despite the comforts that we can be happy as ourselves, we are still molding to whatever it is they want us to be for money.

Guest

I've had a little bit of experience with this company. Signed up for an audition in my local town for free on FB as a leap of faith.

They provided a free head shot, but also had us pose with our registration papers with our information (asking for things like about parents and what they did for a living, things that does not pertain to the audition or the auditioner). If they select you, they give you papers pertaining to the information of "what's next"- the class you signed up for, where it's located, etc. With the request of a fee, averagely $500 per class. The thing is, when signing up originally, there was no information of what the business was all about- they slowly lull you in by informing you like a bread crumb trail- never straight forward until moving onto the next stage.

They never were straight forward that it was only for classes, like a camp of sorts. They inform you at the auditions that they are not a hiring agency, and that you are not garanteed a position despite the amount paid or effort put into it. Now, I'm for investing, but I also understand a bad bet when I see one. Despite the iffyness, I ignored my gut feeling and took another leap of faith feeling maybe it was just me or that it was worth it.

I used the $500 I had in savings from my last job I had quit before (unemployment) to attend a class that was every other week, for four times (3 actual classes with the fourth being the "big meet" with an agent), more than two hours away in a hotel convention room. One of the days, a very loud and enthusiastic church gathering happened, which drowned out everyone standing up to practice the choice pieces- one commercial, one of your choice personal or written script as well as the one person there to conduct the class. After the first three days it became clear that despite the reassurances of doing it for the love of acting, the fun and experiences, meeting people, and more or less emphasising it wasn't a competition- they informed us that we would be meeting the one agent to do another screening to see who would be the finalists to go to LA to meet all of the other agents to potentially sign up. So yes, it was in actuality a competition with very little classes, and very little time spent honing your skills with the instructor for $500 when the competition was never made clear until about the 3rd class.

Also, they needed the headshot and a made out resume which I had to make myself and even print off the picture and pay for it. When the fourth day came, they had the show moved to a different hotel. We ended up taking a toll paid highway just to get there timely, which cost us more money, nevermind the other three previous trips. After getting there, they had us do run throughs which went fine, but come audition time it wasn't a one-on-one session, but in front of everyone including invited friends and family limited to two guests per person.

My run through went great, however, when it came time with the agent some *** in the crowd decided to flash something distracting me from my concentration. Given the money and enforced competition, I'm not at all surprised (yes, you can say a professional actor would never be distracted, but in this room- none of us are). I should have checked my email beforehand, but I also feel given the amount of money for what little classes they should have been more informing about the resumes. They wanted two copies printed and foldered in specific ways, which I only had the one and found out only after I was there that day.

I only had one to give away, and it went to the woman who worked with the Industry, not the agent so I highly doubtful he even had the opportunity to glanced at it. I felt devastated feeling robbed of my opportunity when I honestly think we should have been able to do our screenings without the potential distractions/saboteurs, and then an after showing for friends and family so we could all showcase in a fun manner while still getting our money's worth. After all was said and done, they sat down with us to discuss the LA competition. They would talk to everyone individually as they did at the first audition, but instead of $500 they upped the price to $2500 with very limited privileges (such as not being able to leave the hotel which was actually my first thought for food given my very limited budget vs hotel costs + Industry costs).

After that, I sank. Itall hit me like a ton of bricks how scamming this company was. They are going to have an after party, but I couldn't stand it anymore- I left. They called to inquire, saying I was great and had potential, but all it felt like was a potential hook thrown out in hopes of another catch.

Because of my experiences,on top of other vouchers I've looked through online after said experiences, I fully agree that you should not have to pay for a job. The Industry has it set up to where they can avoid certain legal matters such as claiming they are not an agency, and that they did inform, but the manner it was taken was just a slow, painful way of getting away with the ultimate goal- money. If they truely wanted you for your talents, granted I can understand a few things such as portfolios, they would treat you as they would any other job. They would pay you..

I will say I enjoyed the classes, and the people, but without deserving compensation for the amount and effort, it's nothing but smoke and mirrors.

So I'm going to list it as a round-about scam. And shame on anyone who tries to belittle someone else's opinion and experiences in such childish manners or with the only excuse that they "didn't have what it takes." If what you're saying is that it takes money to get money you may want to reflect on your own perspective of reality and how that works out, especially if it ends up being a gamble where you're garanteed to lose out on more than what you gain back.

Jayland Nlo

We were in the industry. You should never pay anything.

We wen through kidsmanagement.com you are a background actor.

My daughter was paid $150 per show as a background actor. We did pay $60 for administration fees

Guest

a family member came back with their contract. after reading over it i found that if u want your money back it needs to be signed and sent into their office in calie by 3/29/19. the date of their 1st class is 3/30/19 if u pay them you cannot get your money back.

Guest

No real talent agency charges a dime. They pay YOU!

Guest

The industry network is a scam

Guest

i recently went to the industry network event (june 2018) as a performer and i honestly think itโ€™s worth it as long as you know you have raw undeniable talent. you definitely get experience and exposure on how to behave while meeting agencies and managements doing this, as well as performing in front of an audience. i currently have multiple agencies wanting to sign me and i couldnโ€™t be more happier.

Kaleo Xdk
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who are you and how many jobs have you had?

Guest

Scam they take money and mainly talk to the kids โ€”no real runway or any real experiences โ€”it was all held in a hotel โ€”kids donโ€™t get snacks or even a water bottle or t shirt with the company name on it!! They do not teach them how to do hair or make upโ€”them they lead you on and on charging more and more money โ€”

Guest

Yea today I went to Orlando Sheraton hotel and they did not show up my dad texted them and the lady Shannon said sorry wrong number THe *** I want to know what the *** is going on with that that is why I left I'm going to do scenebot *** the industry and their {{Redacted}} scams

Guest
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Hi I just took my daughter to the Industry Network auditions in Nashville, TN on Saturday 1/20/17, she received a callback and is ready to start the coaching classes. Are you saying that the lady did not show up for the coaching classes ??

Guest
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we just did that this year , how did everything go ?

Guest
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She received a callback for classes?? As long as the whole thing is FREE, go for it.

You should NEVER have to pay to be seen by agents or managers. These conventions are always SCAMS.

Guest
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Hi I went to an industry network audition and theyโ€™re asking 595$ for classes where they prep you and then decide to sent you to nationals where you preform in front of 80 agencies and see if they want to sign you. Do you think this is a scam or is it legitimate and I should go for it?

Guest

Both of my daughters went to the OKC event in 2015. I don't know what you were told about the services being offered, but its not a scam.

It is a fee for service opportunity. You pay for them to get your child ready to audition in front of real industry agents, managers, casting directors, etc for possible signing. IF you have ever tried to get in to see an agent or manager, you know you don't walk in off the street or make an appointment. It's hard to be seen.

You are paying for the opportunity to be SEEN.....and your kid has a blast doing it.

Think about it, is there any activity/sport that doesn't cost money? If you want your child to play baseball, you pay for gear, entry fees, travel, uniforms. NOTHING IS FREE.

IF you want to go the old school route, move out to L.A.(not free) sign up on the casting websites (not free), get headhots (those aren't free either), and submit for jobs casting. Wait and see how many auditions you get, then wait and see if you get a callback. You might get a job, more often than not you don't. Even with all of that, your chances of getting in front of an agent/manager, is slim to none until you book that big job.

Now you do all that and add up what it costs and then decide which you would rather try first.

My youngest daughter went to Nationals, signed with an agent, we did move to LA for the summer and she did work.

If your child wants to be an actor, and you support them...no matter what course you chose its going to cost a lot of money in the beginning, as does any other sport or activity. Good luck.

Guest
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I find it very odd and alarming that every single positive review on several websites are worded EXACTLY the same..., EXACTLY like yours...verbatim, for exception of the number and gender of "your children". And I've yet to read one single review from any parent or child that has been "signed" and or claimed to be working on any gigs.

Whether or not you believe in God or not, it will not save you from the hottest parts of *** where people who take advantage of innocent children and or human beings in general, go. If your "daughters" are in the industry, lets have their names? After all their name is what you're trying to get out there, no? The saddest part is, as much effort as you all put into lying to people, could have been time spent building a legitimate & reputable business.

Pathetic.

We received an invitation, based on my research I think I'll contact the legitimate businesses you use for your commercial line auditioning & inform them you are using their brand to scam people into thinking you are a reputable service.

P.S my children do competitive cheer and yes, we pay. But we pay for practices that lead to legitimate competitions and real life awards...not the promise of "maybe".

Guest
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Thank you! Thats was I wanted to hear!

I had a bad feeling also.

Guest
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I have yet to hear of a single legit contract coming from one of these events. A single booked , paid job. Not a single one.

Guest
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Well here I am. Iโ€™m a โ€œrealโ€ father and my son has โ€œsignedโ€ with an agent and manager in LA and a agent in New Orleans where we live.

All thx to IN network. Seems the only people posting reviews are pissed parents cause their kid didnโ€™t have what it takes.

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