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A: We represent models and actors from newborn – 16 years.

A: Please apply by completing the application form by following the appropriate application link at the top of the page. We currently do not accept postal or email applications.  If we feel your child may be suitable for a space on our books, you will hear from us within 10 working days of your initial application.

A: No, we are very selective and will only accept a small percentage of applicants.

A: No, you do not require a portfolio to join us, all we require are good quality pictures taken against a plain background (please refer to our photo guidelines which can be found at the top of the page).

However, we do require those 4yrs and above to have professional headshots once registered with us, we do not mind where you have this done however, we can recommend some photographers that we have worked with in the past if you wish.

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There is NO ‘registration fees’ to join our agency however, upon successful acceptance, we require you to cover the cost of a secure fully searchable webpage, this is £50 including VAT per year for the casting division which covers commercials, TV, stage, film etc. If you would however prefer your child to be submitted for just photographic work, this fee will be taken from your child’s first earnings in compliance with the BIS legislation. We also require all our over 4’s to join Spotlight. This is an independent casting platform used by agents and Casting Directors, please visit www.spotlight.com for more info.

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We are a strictly sole agency which means that you are not allowed to be with another agency whilst in contract with us.

A: We earn money by keeping a percentage of each job we secure for our models, this is usually 25% on all fees (excluding travel expenses and chaperon fees).

A: The model will normally be paid within 90 days of completing a job.

A: Earning will depend on the client, on average a model can expect to earn between £65 – £75 per hour 0r £200 – £350 per day, Television work are approximately £150 – £200 per day. If your child features in a final cut of a Television commercial, they usually get a buyout fee which is usually 500% of the day rate.

A: Unfortunately, no agency can guarantee work. However, by keeping the number of models and actors on our books relatively small, our models have a better chance and we only accept those that we genuinely feel have the right looks our clients are interested in.

A: Yes! Most jobs are during school hours, casting however are usually after school hours between the hours of 4pm and 6pm.

A: We are predominantly south based agency with almost all our castings/jobs in Central London however, we have started developing our client base in the North of England therefore we are willing to accept children who are based in London and surrounding areas – usually about two hours from Central London and those who are based up North – around Manchester.

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Spotlight connects performers with roles in theatre, television and film productions around the world. Casting professionals choose Spotlight to cast their projects because performers on Spotlight are recognised as the industry’s best.

Actors over the age of 4 are required to join Spotlight, please visit http://www.spotlight.com for more information.