FAQ
You'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions here on this page. But if you'd like to ask us something that isn't covered here, please drop us a line at prolifictalentmanagement@gmail.com
Are your books open?
Yes, our books at Prolific Talent Management are currently open for actors over the age of 18.
If you would like to apply for representation, please send us your Spotlight link and a covering message via the email address above.
While we cannot guarantee we will be able to make you an offer of representation, we do carefully read and consider all applications, and we do respond to all the requests we receive. (However, we may not reply immediately, so please bear with us).
Do I need to be on Spotlight to be represented?
The short answer is yes.
The long answer is, if you are new to the acting industry, and you are not already on Spotlight, then as a Spotlight accredited agency, Prolific Talent can make a recommendation to get you accepted.
If you are applying for representation and you are not yet on Spotlight, you will need recent, professional headshots, and we would need to see evidence of your acting performance. So please include your showreel or acting footage to support your application, and two contrasting self-tapes demonstrating your casting type.
Can I have more than one agent?
Prolific Talent offers personal management, which means we provide sole representation, covering all areas of the entertainment industry. It is not possible to be represented by more than one agency for personal management. However, in certain circumstances, it is possible to have another agent covering a specific area of work (for example, voice over or modelling), as long as it is clearly defined which areas of work each agent is covering. Please note, however, that Prolific Talent Management clients cannot have a separate commercial agent.
Do you specialise in a certain area?
We cover all areas of the entertainment industry, and many of our actors are versatile performers who work across stage, screen and audio. We made the decision that all of our actors must have screen footage, and ideally screen credits, in order to be represented by Prolific Talent. While some clients have other preferences besides screen work (for example stage or musical theatre), many of our industry connections are in the screen world, and we feel in order to build those connections, all of our actors require some level of screen experience and showreel footage.
Are you registered with the PMA?
Not yet. The PMA requires agents to have been operating for at least two years before applying, so we are not yet able to apply for membership. However, we do intend to apply in future, and in the meantime, we are doing our very best to comply with the code of conduct and industry standards set out by the PMA.
We're also looking into the possibility of membership with other governing bodies while we wait.
What are your commission rates?
Our commission rates are listed in our contract, which is sent to new clients when we make them an offer of representation. They are between 10% and 20% depending on the type of contract and how it was sourced.
Our commission rates fall within expected industry standards (and are on the lower side).
As performers ourselves, our contract includes lots of "actor friendly" clauses, and has been personally curated to offer our clients the contract that we ourselves would want to sign.
Will I be able to see my Spotlight suggestions?
Absolutely, yes. We offer full transparency using agency software called Tagmin, which we have set up so that our clients can see all of their Spotlight suggestions via an app.
What if I source my own work?
We actively encourage our clients to be proactive, to network, and to source and create their own work.
We have built clauses into our contract to take this into consideration, and we offer what we believe is one of the fairest contracts there is.
How do I sign up to acting classes, courses and retreats?
Our Spotlight accredited actor training facility (established in 2010) provides in-person and online classes weekly, plus specialist courses and exciting screen acting retreats. These are available to all experience levels.
For more information and to sign up visit: The Actors Workshop Nottingham & Online
How do I book headshots & showreel shoots?
Our Spotlight accredited actor training facility The Actors Workshop Nottingham and our award winning production company Fourmost Films offer an extensive yearly program of bespoke showreel shoots and actor portfolio photography. With hundreds of happy clients, we've supported thousands of actors to realise their dreams.
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If you require more info please email: prolifictalentmanagement@gmail.com
Is it compulsory to attend acting classes?
No, there is absolutely no pressure or obligation to attend acting classes with The Actors Workshop Nottingham, or to create showreel footage through our screenschool, but we do offer the opportunity for those who want to.
Many of our clients choose to continue their acting training with us, and often see the value of adding to their showreel footage through our screen acting retreats, but it's not compulsory. We see it as an added bonus that we are in a position to represent some of the actors who train with us, it means we get to know our clients better and witness their career progression firsthand.