It's easy to forget that the heartbeat of film and TV is not the famous faces and names we see on billboards across town, but the people doing the hard work behind the camera, showing up early and staying late to make sure shots happen on time. Andrew Toth is an agent who specializes in getting these people work, and formed the Above Below the Line (ABL Agency) to represent them. Their mission is to provide career-long, targeted guidance to below-the-line professionals, ensuring they can achieve their goals and build careers that last a lifetime. That's no easy feat in Hollywood, so I was excited to sit down with Andrew to talk about his 14+ years of experience in various production roles, from camera departments to production management. And why he thinks his agency and mission matter. Let's dive in. No Film School: Andrew, you founded Above Below the Line (ABL) in 2021 with the goal of representing below-the-line talent in a way that hadn’t been done before. Can you share what inspired you and what the gap in the industry was that you sought to fill?Andrew Toth: I have been working in the film industry for over 14 years and have had the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of different crew and production positions. Particularly focusing on camera and camera team support. During my time as a marketing agent at Keslow Camera, I wore multiple hats, working hands-on with both the production team and the camera...
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