rates of commission
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My agent has just sent me a new contract, all a long story, he left the original agency i was with to set u on his own as he feels he would be able to focus on a smaller client list, incl me, hence the new contract. He is asking for 15% of everything and 17% for non equity films and tv, commercials and voice overs. Does this seem about the normal rate. let me know asap. Plus i hoep you guys are all well
phillyxx
Roughly, yes.
If you're worried, have a chat with them about why it's changing.
I had an old agent who demnaded 20 % for everything, and rather than accept that I negotiated it down to a more reasonable 15 % (though it stayed at 20 for film and tv)
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17% for non Equity sounds a little harsh. There's not a lot of money in non Equity stuff in the first place so taking an extra couple of percent seems a tad unfair.
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thank you guys for putting my mind at rest
Phillyx
Philly
No I am sorry, I don't agree with the people who have comented, the standard fees for commisions are shown below and may vary by a couple of percent here and there but not by much - sounds like you and the others are being shafted -
good luck !!
For theatre work up to £300 gross 10.0%
For theatre work over £301 gross 12.5%
For all other work excl below 12.5%
For Ads and Films(Feature) 15.0%
John is right, I think. Those are the standard Equity guideline rates, aren't they?
A quick look through the actors handbook shows the average to be about 15 %
I think "shafted" is a bit strong.
Found this on the equity site- can;t find the details you mentioned:
"This fee is normally an agreed percentage of the amount to be paid by you to your agent for the job the agent has negotiated on your behalf. Your contract should specify how this fee is calculated and how it is to be paid. Fees or commission can range from 10% to 25% of the amount you are paid for the job."
I do a fair bit of character modelling usually commercials and coprorates (there is a demand for fat blokes lol) but it is common for commission to be 30% on the well paid jobs from the model agancies. and they good ones!!
Rob
Anything above twenty percent is qujestionable, but most agents also do negotiate commission depending on the pay of the job.
But genberally, your agent is within his rights to charge you the amounts he is. Just make sure you gte it in ten working days.
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wow,
I think i put this email up a LONG time ago!!! But thanks for all the feedback,
xx
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