With a full understanding of the industry , an actor can advance quickly. Questions are always welcome!

Start by sending in two photos and an industry resume to our email at agents@filmcomm.ca or through our application page. You will only be contacted if you meet a criteria that we currently have space for. We take on a limited amount of actors in each category at a time.

Please do not take it personally if we do not reply to your application. We receive a great number of applications every day and can only reply to the ones who fit criteria that we are in need of.

EIC Agents do not have fees to join. You are self employed as an actor thus any costs associated with your management is your responsibility as a self employed actor:

Casting System Fees: We cover the majority of them, Castingworkbook registration is mandatory and the responsibility of the actor to pay for as that system does not have an Agent package option. Children under 4 are not expected to register on casting workbook.

Training: Just like any career, any training, private coaching or casting director lead workshops that you choose to enroll in is your responsibility to pay for.

Headshots: Your business cards are your responsibility to pay for, you can get them done wherever you wish as long as they meet all industry standards.

Your Agent will always give you advice and recommendations based on their knowledge of the industry.

EIC Agents have no investment in any specific training studios or photography studios thus our advice is strictly based on results and credentials of the coaches and photographers. 

ACTRA ensures that we are unbiased in our referrals and recommendations. We do not financially gain from any photography or coaching other than strong headshots get you more auditions and proper coaching helps ensure you land the auditions.

We do have a legal contract which meets all EIC guidelines and ACTRA rules. Our contract outlines our commission and responsibilities as well as the actor's responsibilities. Our contract is non binding and can be terminated at any time by either party.

Training needs are determined based on age, resume, audition quality etc. All actors who want to evolve past commercials need to train and learn the craft. Professional famous actors consistently train. There are multiple studios, private coaches, webinars, and options online and in person depending on the stage you are at. The point to having an Agent is for them to guide you so that you are not wasting resources on things that are not suitable for you. Your Agent will happily give recommendations of vetted reputable coaches in the city. 

Training is not mandatory for small roles and commercials. 

Training is not needed for young children.

Our advise to those starting out would be to put away some of your income from commercials and put it towards training to build your way up to heavier scripted roles and Tv/Film roles. 

Non union jobs are invoiced by your Agent and take anywhere from 30-90 days to be received. The Agent deducts our portion and will send you the remainder.

Union jobs generally arrive within 30 days and Filmcomm gives you the option to cash the cheque yourself or have us cash it and send you your portion. Union cheques will always arrive payable to both Agent and actor thus they can be cashed by both parties. A statement will be issued by accounting showing deductions, commission and tax for your records.

Filmcomm represents actors  throughout North America as long as you can travel to the filming location within Canada.

Filmcomm has a zero regret policy unless you have booked out ahead. Actors do not pick and choose projects. It is a major compliment for a casting director to select you from hundreds of actors to audition for their project and they do not appreciate regrets. Notwithstanding illness, emergencies, conflicting filming dates, political or religious limitations, casting expects you to attend the opportunities they give to you. Beginner actors do not regret any projects as it is important for them to build their resume and take every opportunity given to them.

Regrets harm your reputation as an actor AND your Agency's reputation with casting. Agents work for free until you become successful thus taking every opportunity they get for you is what is expected of you.

ACTRA stands for the Alliance of Canadian Cinema Television and Radio Artists. It is the national union of performers working in English language in Canada.

Actors work to achieve Union status. An actor has to land 3 union projects to become a full union member.

Your Agent will guide you based on your resume and training when the right time to join ACTRA is.