Joining Us

We are always looking for enthusiastic, energetic, friendly, happy and confident young talent for commercials, TV/Film, Voiceovers and photographic opportunities.

In particular we love working with raw talent who have a desire to be in TV or Film. At The Agency we are committed to developing and nurturing young talent for opportunities within the entertainment industry. If you have a desire to learn, are committed and focused we would love to hear from you. 

We currently have spaces on our books for new artists to join us and take on new registrations throughout the year at regular intervals.

Babies are accepted all year round.

We are currently only taking children who live within a one hour and a half journey time into central London – however, if you are based in another region of the country do let us know when you submit your application. We often have projects in Manchester, Wales, Ireland and other surrounding counties. 

You will need be required to play a proactive part in your registration with us. We will require you to be flexible, committed and available at short notice to prepare Self-Tapes, attend in-person Castings and/or Recalls. You must keep us informed of any changes in the artist’s appearance, including providing monthly height measurements every month, and notify us of any teeth/hair changes (teeth falling out/new haircuts). We love to hear about any new skills and hobbies by email or self-tape from the artists. We will require updated Self-tapes for the artists profile every six months. Your contact details must be kept up to date, and all unavailability/holiday dates must be logged by you onto our system as soon as you have them.

To be considered:

What happens next?

The Agency receives lots of new applications each week. Once you have submitted your online application you will receive an email from our system to say it has been received. If you have not received an email to say your online registration was successful regrettably, we will not have received your details. Please make sure when submitting your form that your images are the right size as this could be a reason why your application is not being received. Our New Artists Division goes through new applications weekly and we will respond to you within 2 weeks. Once our Head Administrator has checked your online registration to make sure this is filled in correctly the Agency will respond. If you would like to follow up your application, please email contact@alphabetkidz.co.uk.

Workshops

The Agency runs 2 hour fun Workshops for all new talent over the age of 7 to come along and work with us. We have found the Workshops offer an invaluable creative space for us to work with each individual, where they can learn the art of naturalistic acting, improvisation and story telling skills using their imagination. This is a great opportunity for us at agency to observe in-person for future projects with the Agency.

The Workshops are lead by Lisa Balcombe, Senior Agent and Director of Alphabet Kidz. Lisa is passionate about discovering natural talent, nurturing careers and providing honest, dedicated representation. Her commitment to every client is built on trust, professionalism and a genuine desire to help actors achieve their full potential. Lisa founded Alphabet Kidz Agency in 2003 and, as Owner and Director, has spent more than 20 years building a trusted reputation for discovering, developing and representing exceptional young talent.

All agency bookers attend the workshops to get to know our new talent.

When available, Lisa is joined by, Cindy O'Callaghan, successful child and adult actress who understands the pitfalls and success of being a young actor. Cindy had an 8 year contract with Walt Disney in Hollywood from the age of 12 and starred as Carrie in 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks', and went on to do many other Disney projects as well as numerous TV Series in the UK; including Eastenders. Cindy has extensive training in the art of acting, a BSc [Hons] degree and studies at the Institute of Art in Therapy and Education.

Assessments

For any children under 7 years we have a different assessment process, you will receive this information from our Head Administrator once you have applied online.

Asked to join us...

If the artist is selected to join the Agency we will arrange a photo shoot with our agency photographer to have the artist's images taken for the artist's online portfolio. All artist's joining the Agency must have photos taken with an assigned agency photographer for inclusion onto the agency’s online publication to maintain consistency and branding. It’s a fun shoot, where the artist is made to feel relaxed and we capture a few shots for their agency profile. This also gives them an opportunity to work in front of the camera (which for some is their first time) and to meet and have a chat with us on the day.

Babies and Under 3’s

Are there any joining fees?

Whilst there are no fees to be represented by our Agency we do require the artist to cover the costs of setting up and creating the artist’s portfolio on the Agency’s online website publication www.alphabetkidz.co.uk. The total fee of £150.00 will cover the cost of your online portfolio and will include a shoot with the Agency Photographer. If you would prefer your child to just be submitted for photographic modelling, this fee will be taken from your child's first earnings.

Babies under Three

Whilst there are no fees to be represented by our Agency we do require the baby/artist to cover the costs of setting up and creating the baby/artist’s portfolio the Agency’s online website publication www.alphabetkidz.co.uk. The total fee of £120.00 will include all updates to the baby's portfolio up until they reach 4 years old.

Are there any other fees?

Updates to the child/artist’s online website portfolio are carried out free of charge all year round with measurements and skills which you will have to provide us on the 1st of every month. If you are sent a renewal letter offering for your child to stay with us for another year at the end of your year's contract this will include a new photo shoot which will be organised for you at this time so we have new shots for the artists/child’s portfolio. It is imperative that we have up to date pictures of your child at all times for our clients and it will be necessary to have these taken each year, or sooner if their looks should change considerably including teeth and hair. You will be assessed at the shoot by the Agency each year so we can make sure your child is still keen to be involved in performance related opportunities; to assess their personality and development each year and to talk through their experiences so far.  This allows us to know you both personally when representing you to our clients and will save us sending you up for projects that are not suitable. Children can change each year and those that were once outgoing and enthusiastic can become shy and quiet and vice versa so it is necessary for us to meet you again to assess them upon renewing their contract with us. The renewal fee of £150.00 will include a new photo shoot with our Agency photographer, and a quick chat/assessment at the photo shoot.

What other documents are needed to join?

There are some documents we need to hold on file here for the artist at the time of joining. We will need these documents for anybody under the age of 16 years. When an artist is chosen for a booking with one of our client's we will have to apply for a Performance Licence and paperwork will be needed in the office right away to make this happen in time. It's very important these documents are with us in readiness for us to put you forward for opportunities with our clients. Licensing turn around can be within 7-10 working days; so all paperwork must be held at our offices so we can make this happen quickly for both you and our clients.

• Copy of your child’s Birth Certificate
• Copy of passport (parent and artist - for International Licence purpose)
• Please keep a log of all your bookings at The Agency for your Part II applications.