Agency Information & Application Form
You can apply to NCA using the application form at the bottom of this page. Please read the agency information section before applying.
Information
If you are interested in joining Norrie Carr, then please note that we only recruit people based within 1 hour's travelling distance of central London. Please read the information below before applying to the agency.
We only offer sole agency representation for children. Please read the information below before applying to the agency.
Qualities
Nowadays there is a lot more to the industry than being a pretty face. The talent on our books cover a wide range of looks, ages and backgrounds. Some of the talent we take on for their good looks, some for their acting ability, others for their strength of character and personality.
The one thing that all potential talent must have is enthusiasm and a desire to join the agency. On meeting an individual and working with them, it is obvious if they are uncomfortable or embarrassed working in front of the camera. Some castings will simply involve a photo being taken, others will involve some acting and dialogue. At all auditions clients will expect confidence and enthusiasm.
Gaining any level of success involves commitment and patience. Artists can attend many auditions before striking lucky. Most auditions take place in central London and are normally arranged at very short notice often the afternoon before, (sometimes even the same day) so you need to be flexible in your timetable, professional and reliable.
Competitiveness
Many individuals think that they could make successful models, which makes the industry extremely competitive.
Of the many applications received we only take a small percentage of people onto our books. We review each application with great consideration. If we think that the picture shows potential we will ask the individual into our studios for an assessment. Or if the individual is already an established model/actor then we will ask them to meet us with their portfolio.
Once an artist is registered with the agency and has professional photographs, we are able to start promoting them. Before clients select an individual for a commercial or photoshoot etc they will ask to see a selection of candidates from all agencies at a casting session. NCA artists will be competing with those from other agencies as well as one another. At some castings there will be appointment times and the castings will be well organised, at others (West End castings, catalogues) there may be hundreds of people being seen for the same role.
Castings are normally only organised the day before, so there is not much notice. It is essential that artists have a flexible timetable and the patience and good humour to cope with attending castings.
Clients are continually in search of fresh faces and new looks; some people will work steadily, others occasionally and some may never be called for an audition. Unfortunately, no agent can guarantee work, only that the artists face will be seen by the industry.
Choosing an agency
It is important to choose the right agency. Start by choosing an agency that is well known. You can contact any big company (a magazine, fashion catalogue, advertising agency) and ask them for the names of the agencies they use.
Costs
Agency commission: photographic assignments - Adults 33% / Children 37.5%; commercials - Adults 20% / Children 25% (foreign assignments/clients can attract a higher commission)
Photoshoot fees:
Adults & children over 3yrs: £135 for inclusion in the talent web directory, including a photo session.
Babies under 3yrs: £75 for inclusion in the talent web directory, including a photo session.
We never accept artists onto the books directly from a photograph as it's essential that we meet them in person.
The NCA photoshoot provides us with a promotional photograph(s) of all the new faces and gives us the opportunity to see how they perform in front of the camera.
All artists who register with the agency are promoted via email requests, the NCA website and regular mailshots.
Earnings
These are the current net fees that talent can earn (excluding agency commission). Rates will vary from client to client, and may depend on the experience and/or locality of the model.
Photographic
£55 - £110 per hour
£160 - £400 per half day
£280 - £640 per day
Commercials/Corporate & music videos/TV will vary depending on whether the part is featured or background.
The above rates are for "standard usage" - extra usage fees vary hugely depending on time period, in what medium and what countries the image(s) is shown.
Apply to join the Norrie Carr Agency.
If you have read and understand the above information, you can now apply to join the Norrie Carr Agency. Before completing the form below please refer to the Application Notes at the right of this page, particularly with regard to images. All fields must be completed (except comments).
Apply by post
Send postal applications to:
Norrie Carr Agency,
Holborn Studios,
49 Eagle Wharf Road,
London,
N1 7ED
Please include the following:
3 recent snapshots.
Your personal details: name, date of birth, postal address, email address & telephone number.
Measurements - if over 16yrs.
An SAE to ensure safe return of the photographs.