HOW-TO SLATE/IDENT FOR AN AUDITION

When asked to tape a separate slate (or ident) along with your audition self-tape, the Casting Director generally wants a very short video shot in landscape mode, consisting of: a full length shot of twins facing front, then to the side (for a profile) – count to at least 3 before turning! followed by close-up head and shoulders shot of…

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HOW-TO SELF TAPE

We have been highly praised on the quality of our audition tapes, so let’s keep this up – please read the following BEFORE you start! We often ask actors to submit a self-tape and have complied the following tips and tricks to ensure you submit a decent one. Twins/triplets should always record together where possible! Rarely these will replace an actual audition…

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Editing and Merging Video Files

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 Windows 10: Merging videos with Photos App Mac OSX: Merging Videos with Quicktime Player To reduce the size of your video we recommend using a free…

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TAPE 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… Prepare yourself – imagine you’re going to a real…

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SPOTLIGHT

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. If you’re over 18 You may be eligible to join Spotlight as a full member. You’ll need to meet standards based on your experience or training…

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CASTING NETWORKS

Our unique Agency Code is: ef65a0d Casting Networks (CN) is an online tool used by Casting Directors to find appropriate actors/models via the briefs they post to its members. It’s a valuable career tool for the established actors or beginners, and allows you to be searchable by Casting Directors, 24 hours a day. Accounts include: Emailed Project Notices; The ability to send your…

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RATES OF PAY (PDFs)

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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Chaperones

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. If you would like to register for a chaperone licence, follow this link: Become a licensed chaperone for child performers

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CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCE LICENCE

A child performance licence is required for all working children in the entertainment industry. The law applies to all children and young people from birth until the completion of compulsory school, i.e. the last Friday in June in the school year in which a child reaches the age of 16 or 18. The person in charge of the event (the…

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