Frequently Asked Questions

Actors

I'm a professional actor looking for representation, how should I apply?
Please send a covering letter or note with your cv and photo
Via post to:

Janet Plater Management Ltd
Milburn House
Dean Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 1LF

Or via email to:

(please no large files and please include your address, your CV and your photo )

Are your books open for new clients?
There's always a vacancy for the right actor but we take on a very limited number.
Do you need to see an actor's work before you will offer representation?
Yes.
Do you take on presenters / dancers / directors / choreographers / writers / footballers?
No.
Can you give some general advice about being an actor?
We are sorry, no. We are asked this by so many people and we don't have the time and resources to do so. Please seek careers advice elsewhere. We'd particular recommend the Equity and Spotlight websites.

Extras

I'd like to be an extra, how do I apply?
You can apply online via the contact us page.
Or by post to:

JPM EXTRAS
Milburn House
Dean Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 1LF

Do I need any experience to be an extra?
No. Just some availability / flexibility to work week days.
Can I apply to the actors side and the extras side?
Please choose one.
Is there an age limit?
No. We take on extras in all age groups.
Do you take on extras based anywhere?
No. We only take on extras who live in the North East of England (Tyne and Wear , County Durham or Teesside)
My child is a very talented actor, will you be their agent?
If you are based in the North East, your child is welcome to apply to JPM extras. We have children on our extras list so we can provide children for production in the north east region. Children on our list can gain some good opportunities to experience work in the industry BUT it depends on what is filming in the region. We have some very talented children on our list and we do place them in speaking roles as well as background roles in film, television and commercials BUT we do not seek to develop careers for child actors. We do not seek work for children outside of the region nor do we train them –we're also unable to offer careers advice (simply because we have a busy office to run and so many people ask us - we're sorry, we just don't have the resources ) . Our advice to any young person interested in drama is to pursue opportunities within youth theatre, school, college and drama school.
What happens after I apply as an extra?
We receive hundreds of applications and we shortlist for interview according to what gaps we have in terms of age and type (we need to have a range of people in all age groups). We interview about every four months, again depending on the amount of work in the region. Should you be selected for interview , we'll contact you by phone or email to arrange a time. Following the interview, we'll let you know (usually within a week) if we can take you on. We hold all applications on file so if we do need to recruit more people, we go back to the files. So if you do not hear from us straight away, we might call you later.
Is there a joining fee?
No.
Can I be a full time extra?
Not in the North east. Working as an extra does not offer a regular income or a full time job. We can only place extras when there is production in the region which is very unpredictable. If there's no production, there's no work. If it's busy, our extras can do quite a number of days.
Can you give some general advice about work in film and television?
We are sorry, no. We don't have the time and resources to do so.