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INDEXI am acting as the agent for a young actress but not in an official capacity as yet. Can I make that official without joining an established agency?
10 years, 4 months ago - Gareth Owain David Thomas
I have been acting as an agent for an 11 year old actress who I work really well with. The family know and trust me and have seen positive results of my work with their daughter. But it is not an official, contractual arrangement and we all want it to be so. How can I become an independent talent agent for her without being part of an established agency?
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10 years, 4 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Andrew makes a very valid point, check with your local council as it varies regionally.
Response from 10 years, 4 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin SHOW
10 years, 4 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Talent agent isn't a reserved profession like Lawyer or Medical Doctor - you just be one.
That said, there might be a professional association you can join which will be helpful for contacts, legal support, etc.
Response from 10 years, 4 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin SHOW
10 years, 4 months ago - Dan Styles
I have just set up an agency via Spotlight. As long as your client is on Spotlight you can register with them as an agent simply by sending them your details (follow the links in the 'agent' section of the website). Your client will need to email Spotlight to let them know they wish to be represented by you and then you will start to receive breakdowns. If you have 5+ clients on Spotlight you will get the majority of breakdowns that go to all agents (not just individual actors).
Good luck.
Response from 10 years, 4 months ago - Dan Styles SHOW
10 years, 4 months ago - Andrew Morgan
Good stuff - best of luck to you both!
Response from 10 years, 4 months ago - Andrew Morgan SHOW
10 years, 4 months ago - Gareth Owain David Thomas
Thanks guys, yes I am aware of the legal requirements RE working with children. Pretty much a basic essential for being an agent for a child actor but appreciate the heads up all the same. We've got a contract written up now and set up our own independent agency under the banner of our own film company but will run it past the local council to make sure all the i's are dotted and t's are crossed. Thanks fellas!
Response from 10 years, 4 months ago - Gareth Owain David Thomas SHOW
10 years, 4 months ago - Gareth Owain David Thomas
That is worth knowing, Dan, thanks very much. I will certainly look into that. Much appreciated!
Response from 10 years, 4 months ago - Gareth Owain David Thomas SHOW
10 years, 4 months ago - Andrew Morgan
I trust you're aware there's specific legal requirements regarding child actors? Off the top of my head there's maximum working hours, working on school days requires the provision of a tutor and I'm not sure they're allowed to work unpaid (CCP won't accept unpaid roles for children).
Response from 10 years, 4 months ago - Andrew Morgan SHOW