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The Number One Agency To Avoid - Zanuck, Passon & Pace
Actors Information Services has received numerous complaints about this agency, as reported by our Scouts and actors that have either met with and/or signed contracts with them. According to reports, the agent Melissa Cohen not only comes off as very mean spirited and at times verbally abusive, but may be involved in “kick back” schemes with certain photographers and workshops she almost demands the actors to invest in. One actress said she refused to take photos with a certain photographer Melissa referred whose fees where upwards of $1000. She reported that Melissa told her she would not be submitted for roles until she shot with the photographer she referred. The actress was dropped by the agency shortly thereafter upon her refusal to shoot with the photographer. This agent is also reported to meet with up to 4 actors at a time in a room for representation interviews. Which sends a signal that if these reports are accurate, ZPP is for the most part a “farming” type of agency that signs as many actors as they can perpetuating the kick back scheme. We at Actors Information Services advise the actor to stay away from this agency until it changes it’s business practices. One of our Scouts met with Melissa Cohen not long ago and it was requested that our Scout take up to 9 different changes of clothing with a certain photographer. Those looks included dressing up like a cop, a chef, a doctor, a detective, a nurse, a cheerleader, a sexy soap shot, a MTV look, and a golf player look. Not only are these costumes very expensive, but only needed for actors that mainly do extra work. Until further notice, avoid this agency.