CFC Newsletter: Mon 16 July 2012 “We also have additional good news. Two members of the Cape Film Commission, namely Uga Carlini of Towerkop Productions and Patrick Walton of OSCASA have had our nominations of them to Membership of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (International Emmys) accepted by the Academy. They were formally advised of their acceptance to membership on Tuesday.”
International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences email refers: ”

“It gives me great pleasure to inform you that you have been officially elected a Member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.  Soon you will receive a letter from our President & CEO, Bruce Paisner, along with your official Academy card.”

The guidelines are there to serve as some protection to you as an artiste. Where the guidelines are not adhered to by your agent, it risks losing the negotiated improvement to your working conditions. Rates also form part of these guidelines. Over the past 7 years we have negotiated with producers to establish a guideline of equitable rates and fair terms on overtime, wardrobe etc.

Things to bear in mind if you have an agent or are thinking of entering the industry.

- Ensure you vet the agent. They should have a CK number, physical address and contact number.  In the past, several agencies operating purely on cell numbers, have come and gone along with the artiste’s money.

- Your picture is what sells you in the industry. Agents should take your picture in person in addition to taking any professional pictures you may have. This ensures that your pictures are current.

- Agents will also measure your sizes when you register in person; many jobs are very specific on size for wardrobe or castings. Agents do not rely on artistes to provide this information accurately.

- Registering in person at an agency, gives you the opportunity to meet your agent and also get an idea of their set up. Registering online is fine, but you should physically go in to register as you need to give a copy of ID and also read and discuss the agent’s terms and conditions.

- Agency Fees and Commission. This should be specified with a maximum stipulated in your registration document. A failure to do so is a breach of your consumer rights. Any changes to the Agency Fee on a job must be agreed to if above the fee stipulated on your form.

WE WILL UPDATE THIS INFORMATION ON A REGULAR BASIS

There are many other good reasons which if you read the guidelines will become clear to you as an artiste.