You'll need to provide the following documents and information along with your application:
Have your documents ready to upload.
A talent agency is a person or organization who charges a fee to offer, promise or try to get employment for actors, performers, extras or technical creative film personnel involved in a production of a film, video, television show or television commercial. Talent agencies must be licensed to operate in British Columbia.
Use this form to apply for a talent agency licence or to renew an existing licence.
Every talent agent, director, officer, partner or person who directs the affairs of a talent agency must provide a signed statutory declaration as part of a talent agency licence application or renewal. You'll need to upload the declaration(s) as part of the application.
New applications require $725 in financial security. You can pay using a cheque or other security payable to the Minister of Finance. Mail the security to:
Mail:
​Employment Standards Branch
PO Box 9570 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC V8W 9K1
Courier:
Employment Standards Branch
200-880 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC V8W 2B7
You can send the security before or after you apply, but your application will only be processed after the security is received.
​Renewal applications do not require additional financial security.
(Mandatory)
Submit your talent agency application online to reduce processing time. Remember to record your application number.
After you've completed your online application, you'll be instructed on how to pay the non-refundable $100 application fee.
You can pay online using a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express) and reduce processing time. If you choose to pay by phone or with a cheque, you'll need to record your application number.
You can apply by mail, fax or in person using the printable Talent agency application form (PDF, 237KB).
Your application will be assessed to ensure the talent agency will operate in the best interests of clients and employers.
If you're applying for the first time, a delegate will contact you to schedule an interview by phone or in person.
Licensed talent agencies must:
You will be contacted by phone and mail to let you know the reason(s) why. Your financial security will be refunded.
Applicants who previously had a talent agency licence cancelled may be refused another licence.
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