Ive been signed with HWA since April of this year (2020) and they have been warm and welcoming every step of the way! I can honestly say that every single person Ive interacted with on their team has been incredibly helpful, professional, and friendly. They are always super responsive via email or phone with any questions you may have! Sharon is amazing and I love working with her. She really knows what shes talking about when it comes to anything in this industry.Ive only been signed with them for a few months and Ive already booked two well-paying gigs! And I get castings regularly as well so I know the booking agents are always submitting me for work! I would definitely recommend Helen Wells to anyone in the area whos looking to get into modeling or acting. They are an agency that is well-established, well-respected, and easy to work with!
I recently signed with Helen Wells and I am extremely impressed with how friendly and welcoming the staff is. They are extremely personable, knowledgeable, selective and ready to put you to work.Sharon Ford is very helpful, professional and friendly. Im always greeted with a smile and I feel as though she really cares.I was able to meet Lisa, who is very professional and eager to get things rolling and getting you booked.Jacquelyn was at the orientation as well and is so pleasantly sweet, she pays attention to detail and is very helpful.I was also able to meet Dennis who was very helpful and friendly as well.I have signed with other talent agencies previously, and Helen Wells is the most professional, friendly and informative agency I have signed with. This was the first time I have met with the director of an agency which is a big deal! Looking forward to a great rest of the year with Helen Wells!
I worked crew on a UC Health shoot in March. When I learned that the entire talent pool on the job came from this agency I was impressed until I spoke with one of the actors who told me Helen Wells Agency screwed their actors by offering their actors up for $200.00 for a 10 hour day, all rights for print, web & broadcast. I worked crew on this very same job 24 months earlier with actors from other agencies around the city, all actors received $5000.00. So this agency cut the rate $4,800.00!! Since doing this job the production company is now asking me to cut my rate by 1/3. It’s 100% because this agency cut the actors rates to 200.00. I understand the people who bought this company from Helen Wells are new to the industry and don’t fully understand how rates go but how is this good business on any level? This agency needs to value their talent’s worth because its now affecting the crew’s income. Stay away!!!
Dope company to be apart of. Trust in the process and be patient. Everything will fall into place.
When transitioning agencies, there are a lot of unknowns & it is scary. But HWA welcomed me with so much kindness & support. They focus on teamwork & that is so important when developing a career. The communication is unlike anything I have ever seen before- everyone on the HWA communicates with so much respect & authenticity. Like I said, its scary transitioing agencies, but HWA has been one of the best choices Ive made. Sharon at the Cincinnati office is amazing at what she does and truly cares for everyone. I am so thankful for HWA and what lies ahead, wouldnt be where I am right now without Sharon & the HWA team, so thank you all! I am so grateful to be signed with the Helen Wells Agency!
Great staff! Great opportunities! I love Sharon at the Cincinnati office! She makes me feel so comfortable when auditioning with her!
Im under contract with them
I have been a talent with Helen Wells Agency for over 10 years and they are an incredible team of passionate, engaged, and knowledgable industry professionals who take what they do very seriously and treat us like family. I had the privilege of working with Miss Helen before she passed away and her class, expertise, and legacy are still alive and well with Lisa Burns and her team. HWA has blessed me with one of the best talent agents in the business - Lori Fetter - whose diligence is unmatched! I am grateful for the work and the experiences Ive had with this illustrious agency and I look forward to continuing here in the Cincinnati market. If youre looking for incomparable representation in modeling, acting, tv and film - look no further than Helen Wells Agency.
Helen Wells Agency is a professional, honest, and forward thinking agency that works hard for the talent it represents. I’ve been in this industry for 10 years and am thrilled to be a part of HWA Cincinnati! (one of 4 locations for this agency.) I love that I go into castings and bookings with detailed information of what the client wants. I also know exactly what I am committing to when I get booked. HWA did not make me pay a fee just to be a part of their agency as many others do. It’s refreshing that they only represent talent they expect will work versus having a roster filled with tons of people. I also did not have any upfront costs other than the standard pictures and headshots which I got independently. I love the owner, Lisa Burns, who is very encouraging and straight forward. I’m so happy to continue to grow my portfolio with HWA!