Frequently Asked Questions
What age do you take children onto your books?
We are currently looking for children of all shapes, sizes, ethnicities, disabilities to represent age 3 - 17 years old. Click here to apply now or email us at: auditions.jctalentuk@gmail.com
What sort of jobs do you get your clients?
We put artists forward for jobs in Theatre, Film, TV, Commercials, Modelling & Voice Overs. There will be a casting process for each job, there is no guarantee of work but we work closely with you to ensure that your child is best equipped for castings and auditions and feel as prepared as they can be.
What is Spotlight?
Spotlight is a casting platform that connects actors, performers, and industry professionals with casting opportunities. A parent or guardian with a child under 16 is expected to manage their child’s Spotlight account.
What’s the audition process for JC Talent?
Please head over to the contact page where you can fill out a simple form and attach any files you think might help your application. Alternatively, please send us an email and attach a recent photo of head and shoulders in natural light (doesn’t need to be a professional shot). If possible also attach any audio files and video links you think might help your application.
From here you will be notified if your child is invited to come and have an audition with us. If you aren’t successful on the first attempt, do contact us again in the future as what we’re looking for is ever evolving.
Do parents need to chaperone their children to jobs?
A parent or guardian must accompany a child under 16 to a casting. You may accompany your child on a job or a registered chaperone will be booked to accompany your child in your absence should the audition and casting process be successful.
Do you provide support for self tapes?
Yes absolutely! We are here to ensure self tapes will give your child the best chance of being considered for a job. Out of school term time, we hold optional workshops to assist with this process.
What the initial costs being for artists joining the agency?
1. A one off joining admin fee of £40 is required for all NEW artists. Your child will feature on our private password protected area on our website with their spotlight details linked to their profile.
2. From age 4yrs, an annual fee of £129.60 to be a Young Performer Member on Spotlight.
3. Whilst it is not compulsory to have professional headshots at a young age, unless you can take great headshots, we recommend you invest in this for your child annually. Our recommended photographer does regular sittings at £50 per session, or you may choose your own photographer.
4. If your child is successful at being hired, JC Talent take a 10-20% commission depending on the type of job booked. Details of this will be explained before signing a contract with our agency.
What is the commitment involved?
Once your child’s availability has been confirmed to us for a casting, and the dates pencilled for the job, we will expect you to uphold that availability, we maintain a professional outlook to production companies at all times. Often the dates can change and we will reconfirm your availability in such scenarios.