Sole Rep FAQs
How do you decide who to offer a place to? >>
Although we may not meet you in person, we do expect you to have an up to date and live TV Twins profile, as well as being on Spotlight, before offering a sole rep place with our agency.
We will also insist on an annually renewed introductory self-tape video and a full history CV so we can comfortably discuss your abilities with casting professionals.
If you’re not successful on this occasion, we may still be able to represent you, just without the priority treatment our sole rep clients get.
What does this mean? This means if we have a sole rep client who matches the brief, they will be put forward for a role ahead of you.
Don’t be disappointed if your application is unsuccessful this time round, you are welcome to apply again in the future or join as a non sole rep performer.
What is Spotlight? >>
Spotlight connects performers with roles in theatre, television, film productions and commercials around the world, and casting professionals use Spotlight to cast their projects.
Are there any fees? >>
We do not charge any fees to be with our agency. No sign-up fees, no admin fees, no annual fees.
We prefer your money go towards your Spotlight subscription (a pre-requisite for sole representation) and travel expenses to attend castings!
How much commission do you charge?
Our standard rate of commission is 20%. For full information please read our Terms and Conditions.
TV Twins is already my agent on Spotlight. >>
Since you’re on Spotlight with us already, we’re offering you this opportunity first. What it will mean is that you will have to remove any other agents from your Spotlight and be available at short notice to attend any in-person castings you’re offered.
Whilst this might not be possible due to other restrictions and commitments, we’re happy to continue to represent and submit you to those castings we think you will attend. Just be aware if we have someone else suitable for a role who is solely with TV Twins, then we will submit them over you.
Why the new option? Sometimes we hesitate in submitting some of our Spotlight clients as they’ve turned down opportunities in the past, due to lack of availability or reluctance to travel. Also we, as an agency, want to keep up our good reputation among Casting Directors by not having no-shows or unknown availabilities.
What if I decide to retain my other agent(s)?
All it means is that if we have someone on sole rep matching your credentials, we will submit them over you to avoid internal competition, knowing that they have agreed to certain commitments so will be available and will attend the casting.
What would it mean for twins? >>
Every individual will have their own TV Twins profile, in addition to their twin profile, plus their own Spotlight page.
Identical twins could decide who is lead and who is co-star as we may only be able to take on one sibling for sole rep; the other will still have twin role opportunities!
Does it matter where in the UK I live? >>
We do accept talent from all over the country, however before applying please be aware of the nature of the business and the industry requirements, as travel and accommodation costs are not usually covered. You are expected to attend in-person castings when self-tape/zoom is not an option.
Do you get work all over the UK?
The vast majority of our work is in London and the surrounding areas, although we will occasionally get work outside of this.
Do I need to provide professional photographs? >>
We do not require professional photographs, however, pictures should be of a good quality and meet all of our guidelines.
Will my child have to take time off school for shoots and castings? >>
Most castings for school age children will take place after school, from around 4pm to 7pm. Shoots will usually take place during school hours so you will need to talk to your school and make sure that they are happy with this. If your child needs to have time off school, we will need a letter from your child’s school authorising the absence as this is a requirement when applying for a Child Performance Licence.
Do I need to apply for a Child Performance Licence?
Young people over the age of 16 and no longer in education do not need a Child Performance Licence to work. For talent aged 15 and under do need a licence. The production Company together with TV Twins will apply for any licences and request some paperwork from the parents.
Can you guarantee work? >>
We cannot guarantee any talent work. However, we do only accept performers for sole rep who we feel we have a good chance of securing work for.
How can I terminate this contract? >>
If you decide this isn’t working for you, just let us know before you remove us from Spotlight. If you can give us 1-2 weeks notice this would be appreciated.
Likewise if we feel this isn’t working for us, we will inform you by email to discuss options with you.
