Nothing! It is free to join TV Twins and use our services. We only take commission on jobs we secure. See our Terms and Conditions for commission rates. Artists are required to cover their own expenses such as Spotlight entry, Actors Equity subscriptions, headshots and show/audio reels, and travel to auditions when expenses are not covered by production.
Unfortunately no agency can guarantee you work. We represent those we feel we can successfully submit for work, but there is no guarantee. We also expect you to respond quickly to our messages and inform us of any changes to your situation. Most castings/shoots are in London, with lots in Manchester and Glasgow. Whilst Casting Directors expect you to…
All talent will need to provide a copy of their passport. Take a photo of the full photo pages as pictured, and name them: “Firstname Lastname (passports).jpg”. Upload to your profile, or email pics to media@tvtwins.uk Passports are preferable, but if you haven’t got a passport, you can upload a birth certificate or driving licence.
Please note that TV Twins is committed to equal opportunities for all performers, irrespective of colour, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital/civil partnership status, disability or age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other criteria not related to skills or abilities. Where gender, age, height and or/appearance has been specified on a post, the casting director has confirmed…
In our opinion and experience, it takes twice as long to discuss matters over the phone than it does in email. Generally, we are acting as a third party and are negotiating between talent and production companies. Over the telephone we have to make notes of what each is saying and send it back for corroboration. Whereas if you email…
This is a very short intro to a Casting Director. Camera/phone should NOT be hand held or move about.Rest it on a steady surface and film at eye-level in landscape mode!! All self tapes should start with an ident (intro). If children are too young, a parent can introduce them off camera, but we need to know who is…
For parents/guardians of Young Performers who are feeling a bit new to the art of self-taping, this article is for you! Written by Nicholas Peel, who has mountains of experience in this field, the article guides you through. From the bare necessities, to tips on filming, lighting and sound and finally, editing and sending your file.
When a Casting Director requests a self tape from you, please follow these Guidelines… You need to follow the Casting Director’s instructions for them to accept the tape, and follow our guidelines in putting it together! So read our FAQ BEFORE you start. They tell you what’s expected and where to send media files. Always start with an ident (intro). If…
Unless specifically requested, please submit only one video. If you have recorded multiple videos please join them together into one video file using the Photo App on Windows 10 or Quicktime Player on the Mac. To reduce the size of your video we recommend using a free program for either Windows or OSX called Handbrake. It can be downloaded at here. You…
Renaming files on a smartphone is done via the Files or My Files app (Android) or Files app (iOS). Simply open the app, locate the file, long-press it, tap the menu (three dots or “Rename”), and enter the new name. On most systems, it is crucial not to change the file extension (e.g., .jpg, .pdf) to keep it usable. YouTube +3…
