We had the good fortune of connecting with Andrew Toth and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Andrew, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I’ve worked in the film industry for over 13 years now, bouncing around with all different positions. By primarily working in the camera department and production, these experiences gave me the range to relate to all my clients. After talking with them and crew, we came up with the realization that there was no agency out there that represents only below the line crew members in film and tv.

With all of my contacts over the years and experiences, I got to work and started one of the first below the line agencies. What really got me going was the idea of creating a way to represent a vetted network of crew members and productions that can help build a trustworthy community who will connect for life.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I am the founder/agent of Above Below The Line agency. Across TV, Film, digital media, we represent a vetted network of crew members that are ready to work. We pride ourselves as not just being another agency, the goal is to keep things very personal unlike the big agencies or job posting websites out there.

So many crew members struggle to find work on a regular basis, and when they work for a long period of time, maintaining those connections are nearly impossible with the hours on set. In addition to that, being able to change positions once established can be super difficult.

COVID made all of this even harder and made us all rethink how we should balance our work and life. The pandemic gave a lot of us time to think and reconsider what they wanted out of their work situations.
That’s where the agency comes in, with the promise to facilitate all of the above.

Like most pursuing a career in Film & TV, the journey has not been easy. My drive, ability to adapt and face all challenges with a positive attitude has helped me overcome those obstacles. All of the challenges I have faced have made me who I am today. Although I never knew I would be in this position, everything happens for a reason and I would not have it any other way. Not only do I feel fulfilled as an agent in my own steps, but it’s even more fulfilling to see clients reach their potential with my help and get the jobs they deserve.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Although I’ve lived in Arizona for a long time, I currently live in Los Angeles. There is so much to see in both areas. Keeping it local to where I am currently, but I would start from west to east. Surfing in Malibu and experiencing the beach would be at the top of my list, as well as going for brunch and drinks to MoonShadows restaurant in that area. For a different LA experience, try out one of the escape rooms at Escape Hotel Hollywood. Then end in a wine bar in silverlake/echo park or maybe sushi at NOBU for a bite to wrap it all up.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Of course, the main people in my life I’d like to thank are my parents, sister and friends, for always supporting my dreams and pushing me to move forward and never letting me give up. The agency would literally not be created if it wasn’t for my fiancé Johanna Coelho. She has been there, supporting me and keeping me in check every step of the way. She is an inspiration with her own career as a director of photography, and has believed in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself.

Like most people, life takes unexpected struggles and tangents. I would also like to thank Keslow Camera for bringing me into such an amazing company and taking a chance on me as a growing agent.

Finally, thank you to all of my clients that have stood by me and the agency in the growing pains.The agency, quite literally, would not exist without you.

Website: www.AboveBelowTheLine.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abovebelowtheline

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theatoth/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AboveBelowLine

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAtoth

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