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The Association of Talent Agents (ATA), is not a talent agency. ATA is a non-profit trade association representing the finest talent agencies in the industry. Founded in 1937, ATA is the voice of unified talent and literary agencies. ATA agencies represent the vast majority of working artists, including actors, directors, writers, and other artists in film, stage, television, radio, commercial, literary work, and other entertainment enterprises.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP IN ATA:

Named Bargaining Partner for Guild Agency Regulations (WGA, DGA, AFTRA, & expired SAG)
Interpret Agency Regulations
Settlement of Agency Commission Disputes
Testimony and/or Present At Agency Arbitrations
ATA forged alliances regarding passage of the American Jobs Creation Tax Bill
Informative topical news on Website
Round table discussions with your peers
Daily email newsblasts to members
Monthly Board Meetings
Educational Seminars (e.g., Understanding Collective Bargaining Agreements, Do's & Don'ts of Employment Contracts)
ATA/SAG Residual Tracking System
Membership discounts
ATA/CSA (Casting Society of America) Cooperative Committee
ATA/CCDA (Commercial Casting Director Association) Cooperative Committee
Legislation
ATA Full Time CA and NY State Lobbyist
Minors representation legal authorities
Entertainment Health Care Insurance References
WGA & DGA Outreach Programs
Membership Meetings
ATA Educational Contract Booklets
Meetings With State Assembly Persons
Meetings With Labor Commissioner and Legal Staff

Resource

Resource Name

Association of Talent Agents

Resource Website

http://www.agentassociation.com