Frequently Asked Questions by prospective Talent Company members
Frequently Asked Questions by Talent Company members
Q: What kind of work can we expect once we are a member of the agency?
A: No agency can ever guarantee work for talent members. The Talent Company submit talent on a daily basis for suitable roles in television commercials, television series, feature films, independent/student films, theatre productions and photographic and stills work. Once the casting directors receive submissions, it is up to them who they wish to audition and book for active briefs.
Q: How do I become a member of the Talent Company?
A: The Talent Company hold registration sessions each year, allowing students of CPCA and their siblings to register with the agency. Information regarding these sessions will be forwarded to all CPCA members prior to the sessions, and will also be posted on our website.
Q: What is the process if talent are selected for an audition?
A: When a talent member is selected for an initial audition, they will be notified by a Talent Company representative, and notified of the date, time and location. An email will follow confirming audition details. Sometimes a script will be attached which the member will need to learn prior to the audition. Initial auditions are usually held during school hours, and sometimes can be arranged at the last minute. We endeavour to provide you with as much notice as possible however the industry does operate on very short time frames.
Q: What happens after the audition?
A: Once you have attended your audition, the casting directors will contact us with any successful talent, who may be asked to attend a callback, or possibly be booked for the job. As soon as we are notified we contact all talent involved, however often the agency will not be contacted if talent have not been successful. Rest assure we will contact you as soon as we get the call!
Q: I have misplaced, or have yet to receive my login details for AT2 and/or Showcast profiles, how do I find out what these are?
A: If you have misplaced your password and/or username, you can email
agency@cpca.com.au, listing the member’s full name and which of the websites you require login details for. A Talent Company representative will email your details back to you as soon as possible.
Q: I don’t know how, or can’t change my personal information on my AT2 and/or Showcast profile.
A: If you are having trouble adding additional information, please email AT2 or Showcast directly (via email) with your question. The email contacts can be found on each of the websites. * Talent Company members are not permitted to change their profile headshot – if you wish to change this, please email
agency@cpca.com.au with the attached photo – this will be checked by a Talent Company representative, and if appropriate, will be uploaded to your profile.
Q: I received an iCast brief from AT2 – what is this and is it safe?
A: Yes, it is definitely safe. AT2 are a secure website. ICast briefs are Student projects or any non-paid/independent briefs, and are sent directly to talent. If you would like to be considered for a role in the project, submit yourself online via your profile. If you are successful, the director/producer will contact you directly. *Details on how to respond to these briefs are in the Talent Company Booklet. All members from October 2008 will have a copy of this. (April 2009 members will receive one shortly).
