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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Premier Talent NW charge any fees for its
services? How does Premier Talent NW, get compensated?
Premier Talent NW does not charge any fees
associated with our services. We do not charge for web listing, copies, phone
calls, meetings, etc. Premier Talent NW keeps it simple. We solicit and
negotiate work on your behalf, and when you get the job, we get a simple 10%
commission – and quite often that 10% is not paid by you the client, but rather
by the customer.
What does SAG stand for and what does it mean
that Premier Talent NW is a SAG franchised agency?
SAG is the acronym for
Screen Actors Guild. As a SAG franchised agency, Premier Talent NW agrees
to a number of rules set forth in Rule 16 (g) of SAG Codified Agency Relations.
Some of these provisions include the setting of 10% commission as the maximum
rate of compensation and the rights and responsibilities of agents in the
representation process. SAG reviews the practices, books, accounts, staff
and office to ensure that you will be represented in an appropriate and lawful manner.
Do you need to be a member of SAG to be
represented by Premier Talent NW?
PTNW does NOT require that its actors be members of
SAG. However, it should be understood that at some point all serious
film/TV/commercial actors will be expected to secure and accept membership in
SAG. This is imperative for any actor who wishes to act in larger markets such
as Los Angeles or New York.
What attributes does Premier Talent NW look
for in prospective clients?
Premier Talent NW looks for three particular items in
each of its clients: 1) Talent: We offer a frank and honest evaluation
of your talent and your prospects in the NW and Los Angeles markets. 2)
Maturity: This intangible can be the major difference between a long and
fulfilling career and a short-lived frustrating experience. 3) Commitment:
This career requires you to commit a great deal of your time and energy into
continued growth and development.
Can PTNW make me a star?
If you run into any agency that
tells you they can make you a star … RUN AWAY! No one can guarantee
stardom or even success in this field. Many actors will toil away in
obscurity before they land their first major role. George Clooney was
known as the king of failed pilots before a little show named ER. What an agency can do is commit that it will work
hard to get you auditions. The rest is up to you…
What is the difference between a talent
manager and an agent?
An agent is authorized to solicit and negotiate work
on behalf of a client. In the State of California, it is illegal for any
individual or organization to solicit and negotiate work for an actor other than
a licensed agent. In the States of Washington and Oregon talent managers (and
agents) are not required to be licensed. In short, anyone can say they are a
talent manager … so be careful. The best Talent Managers are very experienced
(many are former agents) individuals who can successfully guide your career and
work as a team player with your agent.
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