FAQs

Adults


None. Neither are there any costs for set up of your website page or online hosting.

- What are the costs of joining the agency?

No. However, we do need professional photographs on your pages and we will signpost you to Spotlight accredited photographers.

- Do I need to use the agency headshot photographer?

Ideally yes. However we will take each individual on a case by case basis. If we feel you have potential.

- Do I need to be on Spotlight?

Already Spotlight registered? Then send an email with your Spotlight pin to applications@spottedtalent.com . Tell us why you think you are a great fit with us.

- How do I apply?

All year round to adults who are already Spotlight registered. If you are not then we consider applicants in January, April and August and we ask you fill out our online application form.

- When do your books open?

Children


Spotted is an exclusive invitation only agency and a member of the Agents of Young Performers Association so you know we maintain the highest of standards.

- Why apply to Spotted?

We keep the numbers of children on our books low in order to provide a personalised service to them. This means we aim to ensure we have a diverse range of talent in each division and in each age range. We like to get to know all our children so that we can submit them for the right jobs

We aim to nurture all our talent. We are a talent agency primarily but do submit children for modelling work too.

If you are not selected, it doesn’t necessarily mean you are not talented, it just may mean we may have too many children with your look or ability currently in the agency and so we, therefore, cannot faithfully represent you.

- How many children are on your books?

We represent children from the ages of 4 years and upwards. Once a child reaches the age of 16 they transfer to our adults division.

- What ages do we represent?

We cover the whole of the UK. We have divisions in London/Manchester/Bristol and Glasgow so we can take applications from anyone living within 1 hour of these major cities.

- Where do children need to live to be represented?

We are a sole agency which means we can be your only agency representing you for acting work be this on film, TV and commercials, theatre and voice over and we are the only agency that can be listed on Spotlight. However, we do allow you to have a pure stills agency which would allow you to work on photographic or modelling work and you should inform us of this before you sign with us.

- Are we sole or non-sole?

The agency earns a commission on work secured and this is deducted from the child’s earnings.

- How does the agency earn its money?

The Spotted books only open three times a year for children in January, April and August. These dates may vary depending upon the children on our books.

To join you will need to submit an application form, found on the Apply to Join page of the website when the books open.

Sadly, we do not accept postal or email applications. Should your application be successful, one of our team will contact you via email, or phone, usually within 14 days.

If you are unsuccessful then you are more than welcome to apply the next time the books are open.

- How do I apply to join Spotted?

None. There are no fees to be represented by the agency and there are no administration fees for set up of profiles, website hosting or annual renewal fees unlike other agencies.

- What are the costs to join Spotted?

Once signed you can stay as long as you want. There are no longer 12 month agreements!

- How long can I be with the agency?

You are welcome to apply without training or experience, however we do ask that you train in acting classes once you have joined and we can guide you in those choices.

- Do I need formal training to join?

An extra is someone who may just want a walk on or non-speaking part. We do take on children to be extras.

- Do you take on extras?

In short no. We keep the numbers of children on our books low in order to provide a personalised service to them. This means we aim to ensure we have a diverse range of talent in each division and in each age range. We like to get to know all our children so that we can submit them for the right roles.

If you are not selected, it doesn’t necessarily mean you are not talented, it just may mean we have too many children with your look or ability currently in the agency and so we, therefore, cannot faithfully represent you.

We welcome applications from all children regardless of age, gender, race or ability.

- Does Spotted accept all applicants?

Under GDPR legislation we do not retain any information concerning adults or children who are unsuccessful in their application and their information is deleted. We take privacy and personal information very seriously. Please see the privacy policy on the website.

- What happens to my details if I am unsuccessful in the application?

No agency can guarantee you work since the amount of work a child is booked for depends on many factors. It is important to understand that it is the client and not the agency who chooses the talent for all their campaigns. The agency will submit you for all jobs that you are suitable and available for.

- Will you guarantee me work?

Under GDPR legislation we do not retain any information concerning adults or children who are unsuccessful in their application and their information is deleted. We take privacy and personal information very seriously. Please see the privacy policy on the website.

- What happens to my details if I am unsuccessful in the application?

A condition of joining the agency is that where you are eligible you are required to join Spotlight. Spotlight is a company that "connects performers to roles in theatre, television and film productions".

Spotted is a Spotlight approved agent. Spotlight Children and Young Performers directory is the UK’s definitive database of performers aged 4 – 25. Children can join any time after their 4th birthday. Only children who are represented by an agent or drama school are eligible for Spotlight membership, which is why they are the casting community's most trusted database of young performers.

There is an annual fee of approx. £108 which is payable directly to Spotlight.

- What is Spotlight and do I need to join?

Yes but only once you have joined. You can apply with photographs taken on a camera phone. For actors starting out we can signpost you to photographers who will charge less than £100 for a small portfolio of recommended images.

- Do I need professional photographs?

The agency and their clients need to get school permission for shoots held during school hours. Most schools are aware of how the industry works and a performers license is obtained from your local education department which works with your school.

Unless you land a role in a feature film, TV show, or stage production, you will most likely need time off for at most 5 days across the whole year but equally it could be as little as an afternoon but it is very difficult to be specific.

For touring roles private education and chaperones are provided. Our agency staff handle all licensing on your behalf with the client when the occasion arises.

Most auditions or castings are received with very short notice, usually the next day. Being available to attend will obviously increase a child’s chance of success with us.

Most auditions are between 4-7pm for school age children and during the day for those who are younger and are usually held in London and Manchester. So, accessibility to these centres is key. Whilst it is desirable to live within 1 hour’s commute to London, Manchester and Glasgow and Bristol we will accept applications from further afield who are ready to commit to the industry. Please note that travel is not offered by production to attend these castings and this should be born in mind when applying to the agency.

- Auditions and Commitment, is this right for me?

You need to complete an application form and we will then invite you to our next agency audition.

- What is the application process

In short, no. Pages of our children and family section are all password protected.

- Will my child’s picture be visible on your website?

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