Parent information
Child Talent Agency Costs
A direct explanation of the performer profile publication fee, commission, photographs and Spotlight costs, so families can understand the likely charges before applying.
The direct answer
What does the fee cover?
The fee covers creating, publishing, securely hosting and maintaining the child’s acting and performer profile. The profile may include approved photographs, measurements, skills and credits and may be made available to appropriate casting professionals and potential hirers. Reasonable profile updates are included.
The fee is £10 a month, £55 a year or £120 for three years.
Agency commission is separate and is deducted from paid work. The applicable commission rate depends on the type and value of the booking and is set out below and on our commission page.
Your questions answered
What is required and what is optional?
Must I use your photographer?
No. Families may choose their own suitable photographer. Children aged four and over are normally expected to have current professional headshots; our recommended photographer provides two complimentary headshots, while extra images may cost more.
Is Spotlight compulsory?
No. It is considered for suitable older children. We can still submit represented children for appropriate work outside Spotlight, although some casting opportunities are managed on the platform.
Are auditions or jobs guaranteed?
No. Having a published performer profile, professional photographs or Spotlight membership does not guarantee submissions, auditions, bookings or earnings.
Commission rates
What is deducted from paid work?
Photographic work
25% of the gross fee.
Commercial and other work
20%, including usage, buyouts and all-in fees.
Fittings, theatre and stage
15%. The same rate applies to invoices of £200 or more.
Small invoices
No commission is charged on an invoice under £200.
Please note: Current published prices can change. Any offer of representation and each booking confirmation will state the terms that apply before you commit.
Independent information
Official guidance on agency fees
UK government guidance explains the rules for entertainment and modelling agency terms, fees and promotional publication services.
Read the complete terms
The representation terms explain profile publication, payment, notice and cancellation. The commission guide gives the full rate table, including television and film series.