***Self-Taping Instructions***

If you’ve been asked to self-tape, we want to ensure you have all the information you need. If you’re taping as identical twins, you need to look alike! You should also be familiar with how-do-i-self-tape. Read FAQs prior to starting each audition! If you’re asked to tape lines: If you’re asked to complete any forms: If asked to complete forms, do not…

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HOW TO Record an Intro Video

Good practice for self-taping is to record a very short introductory video of yourselves together – please do this as twins rather than separately, and make no mention of any castings – this is for your profile and we can only accept ONE tape! Use the tips set out at HOW TO SELF TAPE then… It should last no more than 2-minutes please! Camera/phone should NOT…

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Registering Family Members

We’re happy to include other siblings/partner if they’re interested, as many jobs are looking for real family/relationship combinations! If you have any other performing family members, please have them register as a ‘Singleton’. If either or both parents want to be involved in future castings, register as a ‘Singleton’, or ‘Couple’ for both. Two siblings can register as a ‘Couple’ too so they’re not left out! Once registered we will…

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Auditions over Zoom

Since Covid, many auditions are now carried out over Zoom – and I think they’re here to stay! So we have researched a couple of helpful articles to help you make the best impression out of this kind of meeting. As well as reading the below links and watching the video… Instruction for Actor(s) auditioning Please read the following…

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Rates of Pay

Please find attached the latest Equity Supporting Artist Rate Card which stipulates all the minimum rates across BBC, ITV, TAC, as well as the updated minimum rates for PACT TV, SVoD Originals & feature film. This document will also be available on the Equity website. Also attached is the BBC Rate Card for Supporting Artists, Walk-Ons, Featured and Child…

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Spotlight – subscription service

Spotlight is the home of casting. 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 pay an annual subscription. Once registered, TV Twins can submit you directly from the Spotlight board. IF YOU’RE OVER 18 You may be eligible to join…

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Performeo – free service

Now live and posting castings! Performeo is FREE for Actors. “Performeo is a ground-breaking, all-in-one platform bringing Casting Directors, Talent Agents & Actors together like never before, with intelligent software for Casting Directors, Talent Agents, and the FREE platform for Actors they always wanted.” Actors can sign up now and add us (TV Twins) as their Agent for free….

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Chaperones – explained

A chaperone is a person, licensed under a local authority, who accompanies and looks after another person or group of people. All children under 16 need to be chaperoned by law. If the child will not be with their parent, school teacher or home tutor, they must be supervised by a chaperone approved by the council. Sometimes parents can act as chaperone…

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