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The leading professional body for talent agencies in the UK.

PMA membership comprises Agencies which represent Artists, Dramatists and Creatives.  Our current, membership stands at 230 agencies; an estimated 1000 agents; who between them represent approximately 50,000 artists, writers, directors and creatives working in screen, theatre and audio.

Members are bound by a code of good agent practice, with outlines conscientious regard for the professional welfare of clients; and commitment to industry-wide values of equality, diversity and inclusion, and anti-harassment.  The PMA network is run by its members, for its members – a structure that allows all voices to heard and collective decisions to be made.

The PMA was established in 1950, for: ‘The protection and promotion of the interests of its members variously operating in the [cultural industries] as personal managers … and of maintaining good and friendly relations with one another.’  The spirit of which remains true to this day and extends to many kindred, industry organisations with which we work.

 

How to Join the PMA

HOW TO BECOME A PMA MEMBER AGENCY

STEP ONE – Register your interest. Thank you for your interest in joining the PMA. Before you proceed, please consider the following criteria for membership.

  1. Your application must be supported by TWO current PMA members.  You will be asked to provide their email addresses when you register interest in joining.
  2. You will be asked to confirm that you hold a separate account for client monies, and that your terms of business are compliant with the PMA Approved Code of Conduct (and in the case of Artists’ Agencies, compliant with Employment Agency Regulations).
  3. You will be asked to confirm that your agency has a minimum of two years’ experience working with Artists/Dramatists/Directors working in screen, theatre and audio. In the case of a new agency, your experience as a senior agent for a minimum of two years may be considered.

If you can fulfil these criteria, please use the link at the end of the this page to register your interest. You will be asked to fill in a short form asking for basic contact information for you, and your referees, and a little information about your agency.

STEP TWO – Provide evidence of good practice. Shortly after registering you will receive an email asking you to provide evidence that:

  • You have a separate bank account for handling client monies
  • You have no notice period holding a client who wants to leave your agency
  • You are GDPR compliant
  • If you represent Artists, you are compliant with the Employment Agency Regulations, including processing client monies within 10 days of receipt.**

Finally you will be asked to confirm that you have read the PMA Approved Code of Conduct, and understand that membership and annual renewal assumes your agency adheres to this code.

STEP THREE – Welcome to the PMA. Assuming the criteria above are met, we will be in contact about how to begin and make the best use of your PMA membership.

Timeframe: We aim to process each application in around eight weeks (assuming all criteria are met). Step 2 is often the point where applications falter or fail, so please do check the criteria before you register your interest. If your application is unsuccessful, you will be asked to wait for one year before reapplying.

Current Membership Fees (2024): Agencies with less than 5 employees: £  450 + vat; Agencies with 5-15 employees: £ 550 + vat;  Agencies with 16 plus employees: £1000 + vat.  Membership runs from January to December. And can be paid monthly, quarterly, or in a single instalment.

If you have any questions about membership at any stage please email info@thepma.com.

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Thank you for your interest in joining the PMA. Before you proceed please consider the following criteria for membership:

  • All new members must be nominated by TWO current PMA members.
  • Your nominees will be asked to vouch for your standing as reputable agency. In addition we will ask for you to provide a copy of your terms of business and evidence that you hold as separate bank account for clients' monies.
  • You will be asked to confirm that your agency is willing to abide by the PMA Code of Conduct.
  • Generally we look for a minimum of two years' experience.

If you can meet these criteria please click here to register your interest. We will get in touch to discuss the next stage.

If you have any queries please email info@thepma.com

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Please review the highlighted fields below to ensure that you have completed all the required fields and checked the confirmation checkboxes.

If your agency is less than two years old please note previous experience at another agency.
(e.g. mainly artists representation or literary representation)
Please name four current clients and state how long they have been with the agency.
The company director/s fully support this agency's choice to join the PMA. I/we have read the pma code of conduct for membership and undertake to carry out *my/our obligations thereunder
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VACANCIES

The Vacancy List: Looking for a start or a next step in an agency?
Current assistant and admin vacancies are posted below.

Hatch Talent

Agent’s Assistant

– Posted April 13th 2024

Hatch Talent is a boutique agency representing actors, writers and creatives. We are looking for an assistant with at least six months experience within an agency role to join the team at our Chancery Lane office.

Candidates should have a passion for the industry and a positive attitude. They must be able to thrive in a busy environment, work quickly, possess the ability to multi-task whilst prioritising urgent matters and have excellent attention to detail. They should have strong verbal and written communication and a friendly and professional manner. Discretion is also key.

Knowledge of Tagmin, Spotlight and IMDb is essential. Experience using WordPress and social media would be extremely beneficial.

Key responsibilities include:
Screening and managing phone calls, enquiries and requests.
Client submissions.
Diary management.
Liaising with clients, casting directors and other industry professionals.
Processing self-tapes.
Invoicing.
Updating CVs and biographies.
General office admin.

To apply please send a brief note detailing why you feel you would be a good fit for this position along with a copy of your CV to becky@hatchtalent.co.uk by 24th April.

Sayle Screen Ltd

Senior Assistant / Associate Agent

– Posted April 11th 2024

Sayle Screen is seeking an experienced assistant to provide administrative and contractual support to two agents. Experience across contracts, accounting, plus a strong knowledge base of production companies and key movements in the industry is a must. The candidate must have exceptional organisational, time management and written and oral communication skills; attention to detail; as well as the ability to work under pressure.

Initially this role will be solely assisting the agents, allowing the candidate time to embed into the agency. Beyond this, the candidate will be considered for advancement in the agency based on performance and other criteria. Ideally there will be an opportunity for the candidate to begin growing their own client list, either by taking on new clients or co-agenting existing clients with one of the senior agents.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who is committed to working in an agency, loves working with creative talent and wants the potential to further their own career. The role will require total commitment, script reading outside of office hours and a sincere investment in the clients of the agency. We are looking for someone who genuinely wants to step up to help the team and contribute to the success of the agency.

Essential Experience:
• Ideally two years of experience at a literary agency, representing writers and directors
• Comprehensive understanding of the British entertainment industry: Production Companies, Independent Film Producers, Broadcasters, Streamers and Theatres
• Knowledge of UK Film/TV/Theatre contracts, including: theatre licences, shopping agreements and writer agreements
• Knowledge of Tagmin or a similar accounting software: experience sending invoices and loading contracts and invoices onto the accounts software. The candidate must be able to liaise efficiently and clearly with clients about their payments plus be proactive in speaking to producers to solve any accounting discrepancies
• Diary management: setting meetings for agents and clients
• Office management: screening and managing phone calls, enquiries and requests; greeting visitors; general office admin
• Reading scripts and writing reports

To apply please send a cover letter and CV to Eva Bell: eva@saylescreen.com

Hamilton Hodell

Associate Agent or Senior Assistant

– Posted April 10th 2024

Hamilton Hodell is seeking a highly experienced Associate Agent or Senior Assistant to join the team of one of top talent agents in the UK. The job is hugely rewarding and exciting. It is also time-intensive, stressful and demanding, requiring total commitment, homework and being on-call beyond standard office hours.

Candidates must have at least two years of experience and a comprehensive understanding of British entertainment industry: Studios, Production Companies, Broadcasters, Streamers, Theatres (West End, Subsidised and Regional). They must be well aware of the creative personnel we work with: executives, producers, casting directors, publicists. And they should, in particular, have a good grasp of the UK talent pool, our actors, writers and directors.

Candidates must also have a firm grasp of our UK contracts (PACT/EQUITY TV and CINEMA agreements, BBC contracts and the SOLT agreement).

Above all, they need to passionately love film/television/theatre and have a great respect for talent. The desire to work with and nurture talent must be a vocational imperative.

We seek candidates who are articulate, well read, immersed in film/TV/theatre, display initiative, strong social skills and who are both ambitious and collegial. They should be kind, attentive, hardworking, intuitive, committed and natural problem solvers. Grace under pressure and discretion essential. A sense of humour is helpful.

Our in-house “brand” is To be London’s pre-eminent talent agency, nurturing and cultivating the greatest storytellers and creators of their generation, and we aim to deliver this at the highest level in a warm, professional, efficient and respectful manner. We have built the team carefully to create a friendly, familial environment and all our agents have all been promoted from within the company starting from the ground up — as assistants, receptionists and interns. Including our CEO and partners.

Our staff turnover is extremely low due to job satisfaction and generous compensation. The candidate would be considered on merit for advancement in the company based on performance and other criteria.

The job would including direct contact with acting clients, assisting our CEO in his professional responsibilities, interacting with other agents and associates on the team, and in time, negotiating for clients, attending performances, reading scripts, advising on opportunities, handling all logistical talent needs, arranging work permits, diary managements for CEO and talent, and in general ensuring that problems are resolved as soon as possible and in the most professional manner.

​Please ​send your CV and covering letter to: vacancy@hamiltonhodell.co.uk with the subject line ​’​Associate Agent​ /​ Senior Assistant​’. Deadline for submissions ​- Tuesday 30th April 2024.

United Agents Ltd

Agent’s Assistant – Actor’s department

– Posted April 9th 2024

Job title: Agent’s Assistant

Reports to: Actors Agent

Where: Located in the heart of London’s bustling and creative Soho, United Agents is one of London’s leading talent agencies encompassing the worlds of film, TV, books, theatre, and comedy.

Who: We have an exciting opportunity within the Actors department for a full time Assistant. The is a very busy office requiring meticulous organisational skills and the ability to multitask. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, creative environment, respect confidentiality at all times and possess the ability to remain calm when working under pressure. Attention to detail is crucial.

Responsibilities:

Manage a high volume of emails and calls from clients and industry professionals, such as, casting directors, directors, and producers.
Attend client performances in theatres, TV, records, and screenings.
keep abreast of exciting new talent by attending drama school showcases.
Organise meetings, auditions, and self-tapes.
Ensure client CV’s and bios are up to date.  
Put together showreels.  
Client submissions over the phone, via Spotlight and on email.  
Process contracts, issue invoices, and monitor payments.   
Script reading on behalf of and alongside Agent and clients.
Diary management for the Agent and clients.
Provide full administrative support to the Agent and clients.
Liaise with US teams on clients that have US representation

Key qualities and skills:  

Skilled in multi-tasking and prioritising work
Has the ability to remain calm when under pressure
Has the ability to work at a fast pace to meet tight deadlines
Scrupulous attention to detail 
Exceptional organisational skills.    
Skilled communicator.  
Effective and competent at building relationships within the team and department
Possess a can-do attitude.
   
A passion for film, television and theatre is essential.

To apply following this link:

https://unitedagents.bamboohr.com/careers/86

Closing date 5pm Tuesday 23rd April

As part of our commitment to diversity we encourage applications from those who are currently underrepresented in our own workforce and wider industry. We welcome applications however you identify and whatever your background.

Beresford Management

Agents Assistant

– Posted April 8th 2024

Agents Assistant – Part Time

Beresford Management is a vibrant, boutique Theatrical Agency situated in Twickenham, representing a select client list of exceptional talent across TV, Film and Theatre for 15 years.

We are looking for an assistant to join the Beresford Management Team!

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established vibrant Talent agency as a part-time Assistant. The expectation is that this will change into a full-time position once initial training is complete.

The ideal candidate should have the following skills/characteristics:

Excellent communication skills, computer literate
Personable Telephone manner
Knowledge of Spotlight and other casting platforms
A keen interest in TV, Film and Theatre
Previous experience in a talent agency or casting office is desirable
Pro-active, hardworking and passionate about working in an agency
Knowledge/proficiency in MAC computers
Friendly, well-humoured
Able to multi-task with excellent organisation skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure

Responsibilities will include:

Providing full administration support to the agents
Handling emails and calls from clients and casting directors
Updating Tagmin – our client management system
Tracking the status of contracts, online filing
Sending tapes and meeting requests to clients
Updating social media platforms and website
Invoicing
Attending drama school showcases

This position will provide a work from home format as well as working in our lovely Twickenham offices a couple of days a week. We are looking for an individual with a keen interest in developing their career to becoming an agent.

Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

To apply please email a short paragraph about you and why you think you’d be a good fit for the job along with a copy of your CV labelled with your name to agents@beresfordmanagement.com with “Assistant Agent Application” in the subject line.

Closing date: 29th April 2023

Independent Talent Group Limited

Casting Department Runner

– Posted April 5th 2024

Independent Talent Group, the UK’s leading talent agency, are looking for a bright, energetic and capable individual to join our team as a casting runner.

Day to day tasks include:

*Answering phones and taking messages
*Updating client information on the company website
*Monitoring and maintaining stationery
*Keeping kitchens stocked
*Supporting the Office Manager with ad hoc tasks relating to the day to day running of the office
*Covering assistants’ desks on an ad hoc basis
*Assisting ITG’s social media team
*Reading scripts and writing breakdowns to share with the team
*Editing showreels / clients’ work using iMovie
*Liaising with the Accounts department to assist with filing and admin support
*Dealing with fan mail and incoming post and gifts for clients
*Taking minutes where needed
*Collating industry information for the casting department
*Organising couriers
*Updating system databases
*Arranging meetings
*Maintaining and providing industry resources for agents and assistants when prompted

This is an opportunity to learn about and experience the workings of a major agency representing actors, writers, producers, directors, social talent and more. Our runners often progress to become assistants.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and genders.

No previous experience required but applicants must have a passion for the entertainment industry, be organised, proactive and a strong communicator. They should be IT literate with a confident phone manner, motivated and keen to get stuck in!

Closing date for applications: 19th April 2024

Salary: Competitive

Location: Central London

To apply, please email your cv to cv@independenttalent.com

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive for all our vacancies, regretfully we cannot always reply personally to everyone who applies, or provide feedback on individual applications.

If your application to a recent job vacancy has been successful, then you will usually hear from us within 2 to 3 weeks of the closing date.”

Advoice

Administrative Assistant

– Posted April 2nd 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a team member within Advoice (voice over ) agency located in the offices of ITG at 40 Whitfield St, W1 (nearest tube Goodge St/Warren St)
This role is an ideal opportunity for someone organised and efficient who is excited by the challenge of working for a thriving agency and has the skills to understand the intricacies of working in the dynamic and fast-paced industry of voice overs.

The ideal person will have had experience in bookings, studio, runner, advertising or any creative media office.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Creating and maintaining an orderly administrative function for Advoice which includes the basics such as filing, post, taking messages, arrange meetings, book meeting rooms etc. monitor info emails.

2. Upkeep and improve where possible and appropriate Advoice financial functions around invoicing, accounts payable and liaison with relevant parties. Chasing Purchase Orders and checking they are correct. Cross referencing the po’s received with diarised jobs through to final invoicing and chasing the payment thereof until reconciliation with the bank (receipt of remittance to Advoice)
Management of talent financial process to include supplier forms, contracts and other paperwork as necessary.

3. Marketing support – to assist with social media posts/horizon scanning which means keeping an eye out for theatre/film/tv appearances.

Knowledge of wordpress/adobe software and garage band or any music editing software.
Interest in social media and website development
A team player with a good sense of humour!

You’ll be working in our main office at Whitfield Street, usual office hours will be 9.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, although some flexibility is required.

ITG is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills (with or without reasonable accommodations) and experience for the job, please apply – we would love to hear from you regardless of your background. If you require any reasonable adjustments during an interview process please let us know.

Closing Date: 19th April 2024

United Agents

Below The Line full time 2nd Assistant

– Posted April 2nd 2024

Job title: Below The Line full time 2nd Assistant.

Reports to: Head of Technicians & Agent, Below The Line.

Where: Located in the heart of London’s bustling and creative Soho, United Agents is one of London’s leading talent agencies encompassing the worlds of film, TV, books, theatre, and comedy.

Who: We have an exciting new opportunity within the Below The Line department for a full-time 2nd Assistant. This is a very busy office working for two Agents & their first assistant. We are looking for an individual with impressive organisational skills and the ability to multitask. This office covers Film, Television and Commercials and is very fast paced. The ideal candidate will be confident, possess the skills to remain calm when under pressure and demonstrate a natural communication style. Attention to detail is crucial.

This is a hands-on operational role that requires you to be in the office 5 days per week, the hours of work are 10am – 6pm with an hour for lunch.

Key responsibilities

Provide full administrative support to the office as a whole
Diary management for the office and administrative diary support for clients
Handle a high volume of emails and calls from clients and producers
Process / issue invoices and monitor finances / payments
Research upcoming projects and assist with client project suggestions on behalf of agent’s offices.
Script reading on behalf of Agents / clients
Ensure client CVs and visual showreels are up to date and online (including sourcing latest work)
Book international and domestic travel for the Agent’s.
Organising meetings for agents & clients on projects

Key skills  

Scrupulous attention to detail
Skilled in multi-tasking and prioritising work
Has the ability to work accurately at a fast pace
Conscientious
Discreet & Trustworthy
Excellent communicator
Computer literate and works well with numbers
Can-do attitude  
  
A passion for film, television, and advertising is essential.

To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV and a cover letter to rwallace@unitedagents.co.uk

Members list

(Last updated, Mar 2024) Download a PDF list here

  • 33 Artist Management
  • 42 Management
  • Abi Darling at Brynmoor
  • Accelerate
  • Actual Talent
  • AHA Talent Ltd
  • Aim LLP
  • AK Agents
  • Alan Brodie Representation Ltd
  • Allen & Abel
  • Andrew Harding Management
  • Angel and Francis
  • Anita Alraun Representation
  • APM Associates
  • Apollo Artist Management
  • ARA Talent
  • Arrowsmith Pacey
  • Artists Rights Group
  • Ashrow Talent Management
  • Aston Management
  • Audere Talent Management
  • BC Creative Ltd
  • Belfield and Ward
  • Beresford Management
  • Berlin Associates
  • Blake Friedmann Literary Agency
  • Bloomfields Welch Management
  • Blue Book Artist Management
  • BOSH Management
  • Brennan Artists Associates
  • Brood Management
  • BWH Agency
  • Byram Hancock Associates
  • Byrons Management
  • Capulet
  • Carey Dodd Associates
  • Caroline Dawson Associates
  • Cary Parsons Management
  • Casarotto Ramsay
  • CBL Management
  • CCA Management
  • Cecily Ware Literary Agents
  • Cherry Parker Management
  • Chris Davis Management
  • Claire Hoath Management
  • Clarendon Personal Management
  • Collective Agents
  • Conway van Gelder Grant
  • Core MGMT Ltd
  • Coulter Hamilton Rae
  • Creative Artist Management
  • Creative Media Management
  • Cruickshank Cazenove
  • Culverhouse Associates
  • Curtis Brown
  • CVH Management
  • D&B Management
  • Daisy and Duke
  • David Ball Ltd
  • David Higham Associates
  • DBA
  • Dench Arnold Agency
  • Denton Brierley
  • Diamond Management
  • Divergent Talent Group Ltd
  • DPA Management
  • Eamonn Bedford
  • Echo Artists
  • Elaine Steel Management
  • Empower Management
  • Emptage Hallett
  • Esta Charkham Assocs
  • Excellent Talent
  • Feast Management
  • Felix De Wolfe
  • Fillingham Weston Associates
  • Fiona Cross Management
  • First Call Management
  • FLP Management
  • Galloways
  • Gardner Herrity
  • Garricks
  • Gavin Barker Associates
  • Gemma Hirst Associates Ltd
  • Global Artists
  • Gordon and French
  • Grantham-Hazeldine Ltd
  • Hamilton Hodell
  • Hatch Talent
  • Haworth Agency
  • Hilary Gagan Associates
  • Howard Cooke Associates
  • Hunwick Associates
  • iD Agency
  • iD Talent
  • Identity Agency Group
  • Independent Talent
  • Infinity Artists
  • Innovate Talent Management
  • Insight Management
  • InterTalent (AC) Ltd
  • Insanity Group
  • JBR Creative Management
  • JPA Management
  • Jeffrey and White Management
  • Jessica Carney Associates
  • JFL Agency Ltd
  • Jonathan Arun Group (JAG.)
  • Jonathan Clowes Ltd
  • Jorg Betts Associates
  • Josef Weinberger Ltd
  • Judy Daish Associates
  • Julia Tyrrell Management
  • Julian Belfrage Associates
  • JWL
  • Kate Borde Personal Management (KBPM)
  • Katie Threlfall Associates
  • Keddie Scott Associates
  • Kelly Everitt Associates
  • Ki Agency
  • Kitson Press Associates
  • Knight Hall Agency
  • LARK
  • LJP Management
  • Linda Seifert Management
  • Lisa Richards Agency
  • Lorraine Brennan Management
  • Lou Coulson
  • Lovett Logan Associates
  • Lowy Hamilton
  • Mac and Jeal
  • Macfarlane Chard
  • McEwan and Penford
  • Maison 2 Ltd
  • Mandy Ward Artist Mgt
  • Marcus and McCrimmon
  • Markham Froggatt and Irwin
  • MBA Literary Agents
  • McLean-Williams Management
  • Media Artists Group
  • Mia Thomson Talent Management
  • Micheline Steinberg Associates
  • Michelle Blair Management
  • Michelle Braidman Ltd
  • Michelle Kass Associates
  • Middleweek Newton Talent Mgmt.
  • Milburn Browning
  • Mildred Yuan
  • Modern Collective
  • Mondi Associates
  • Morwenna Preston Mgmt.
  • Mostyn & Cross
  • MR Management
  • Mrs Jordan Associates
  • MSFT Management
  • Nancy Hudson Associates
  • Narrow Road
  • Nelson Browne
  • Nelson Talent Management
  • Network Artist Management
  • New Wonder Management
  • Nick Turner Management
  • Nina Lee Management
  • Noel Gay
  • NR1 Creatives Ltd
  • Olivia Bell Management
  • Orlando Gray Management
  • Paling and Jenkins
  • Pangolin Talent
  • PBJ Management
  • Performing Arts Artists’ Management
  • Price Gardner Management
  • Q Talent
  • Red Talent Management
  • Rebecca Blond Associates
  • Revolution Talent
  • Roberts & Day Management
  • Rochelle Stevens & Co
  • Roger Carey Associates
  • Rossmore Personal Management
  • Roxane Vacca Management
  • Russell Smith Associates
  • Ryder Management
  • Sainou
  • Sally Hope Associates
  • Sandra Boyce Management
  • Savages Personal Management
  • Sayle Screen
  • Scott Marshall
  • SD Talent Management
  • Seen Talent
  • Shack Artists
  • Sharkey and Co Theatrical Agents
  • Sharon Henry Management
  • Sheil Land
  • Shelley Barrett Management
  • Shelley Lowry Talent
  • Shepperd Fox
  • Simon and How Associates
  • Sophie Chapman Talent
  • Soundcheck Agency
  • Stanton Davidson Associates
  • Steve Kenis and Company
  • Steve Nealon Associates
  • Stevenson Withers Associates Ltd
  • Strange Town Agency
  • Susannah Norris Agency
  • Sylvia Young
  • Take 3 Agency Ltd
  • TCG Artist Management Ltd
  • The Agency
  • The Artists Partnership
  • The Foundry Personal Management
  • The Markham Agency
  • The Production Exchange
  • The Saffron Group
  • The Soho Agency
  • The Way
  • Tildsley France
  • Thrive Talent
  • Toogood Management
  • TTA
  • United Agents Ltd
  • VH Associates
  • Victoria Lepper Associates
  • Vivienne Clore
  • VSA Ltd
  • Waring and McKenna
  • Williamson and Holmes
  • Wintersons
  • YAFTA
  • Young Actors Theatre Management

FAQs

The PMA is a membership organisation for Agents. Our advice and services are therefore focused for our member agents and agencies.  We are not set up to directly support queries from actors, writers and directors.  However, the most frequently asked questions are answered below.  PMA members, your questions may be answered more fully in the PMA Approved Code of Practice which you can download in the members area (see Documents/PMA Documents).

PMA-MEMBERS

I need advice about how to login/send an email/post a vacancy online.

If you have lost your login details either click “lost your password” to reset; or if that doesn’t work, email info@thepma.com

To send an email or post a vacancy login into the membership area and choose from the options available.

 

I need advice about a client leaving my agency or joining from another agency.

Please refer to the PMA Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) which can be downloaded in the Members Area (see Resources).

The PMA ACOP, For Artists’ Agents contains commission split guidance for Artists’ agents when a client moves from one agent to another, including the use of protected projects letters and any commission splits.  It also outlines our position on notice period.

The PMA does not currently provide commission split guidance for Dramatists, Directors or Creatives.

Finally remember that any conflict over a client’s terms of business with their previous agent is a legal matter between the artist and their previous agent.

 

 

NON-MEMBERS

I want to join the PMA but I don't know know any PMA members.

As a membership organisation references from two PMA members agencies is an essential part of your application. We do not accept references from other industry professionals.

I am setting up a new agency - do I have to be a PMA member?

No, you do not have to be a PMA member.   You have a legal requirement to be compliant with the Employment Agencies Act 2003.

The PMA is a membership organisation, not a regulatory body.  However if you are looking for good practice advice you might find it useful our Approved Code of Practice useful which you will find in the “Join Us” page of this website.

I am not a PMA member - can I place an advert on your website?

Sorry! Our Vacancies Board is a benefit for PMA member agencies only.  We do not post any adverts from non-members.

ARTISTS-WRITERS-DIRECTORS

I am looking for an agent. Can the PMA advise?

We do not offer advice about finding an agent.  An agent-client relationship is an important and personal relationship and we feel that requires direct research. Most agencies will tell you on their websites what they do, who they are looking for and how to approach them.    If you want to check whether an agency is a PMA member please see the list below.

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