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The EIC Code of Ethical Conduct was created to define and promote a standard for best practices and ethical behavior for talent representatives.

To become signatory members, talent and modeling agencies must apply for signatory status, agree to abide by the EIC Code of Ethical Conduct (EIC Code) and satisfy the EIC Membership Review Committee that they are properly established businesses, operating in good faith and have experience in the industry.

Applications are reviewed by the EIC Membership Review Committee comprised of:

EIC Chair(s)
ACTRA Toronto representative
CAEA representative
EIC agent representative
TAMAC (Talent Agents and Managers Association of Canada) representative
Casting Directors
Headshot photographers
Performers

The EIC Membership Review Committee convenes meets to review applications and compliance with the EIC Code of Ethical Conduct.

Applications

Admission to the EIC is neither automatic nor guaranteed. Prospective agencies must establish a strong industry track record before earning acceptance. Once an application is approved, the applicant agency will be added to the list of signatories on this website and will be invited to provide input when revisions to the Code are being considered. If an agency’s EIC application is rejected because its business practices do not meet the standard defined by the EIC Code of Ethical Conduct, the applicant may choose to bring their agency practices into compliance and reapply for membership after one year’s time.

Compliance

In the event of a violation of the EIC Code of Ethical Conduct by a signatory agency, the agency will be given an opportunity to bring their business practices back into compliance with the EIC Code. Agencies who are unable or unwilling to do so will be removed from the list of signatories on this website and the EIC reserves the right to provide public notice of the change in the agency’s signatory status.

Thank you for expressing your interest in becoming a member of the EIC!

Please review and complete the application form below.

EIC Application Form

Step 1 of 2

Basic Agency Information

Agency Name(Required)

Has the Agency ever been an EIC Signatory?(Required)

Yes

Is the Agency a member of TAMAC?(Required)

Yes

Confirmed with TAMAC on:(Required)

Agency represents(Required)

Check all that are appropriate

Principal

Background

Models

Other (specify)

Other(Required)

If you checked "Other (specify)" above, please indicate the type of clients in this category.

Address and Contact

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone

Website

Social Media handles

Please provide your social media handles

Additional Information

Do you represent 50 or more ACTRA members (Apprentice and Full members)?(Required)

Yes

How many years have you been in business?(Required)

What is your commission charge for ACTRA members?(Required)

What is your commission charge for non ACTRA performers?(Required)

Do you have any up-front fees?(Required)

Agents or key personnel to include in listing?(Required)

please separate personnel by comma

Have you ever filed for bankruptcy?

Yes

File Upload

Please ensure that your EIC application is complete and includes the following documents.

1) A copy of your incorporation papers

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.

2) An outline of the entertainment industry experience of the agency principals

An agent will not commingle monies belonging to the client with monies belonging to the agency but will keep such monies in a separate client account or trust account.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 100 MB.

3) Proof that your banking arrangements comply with the EIC Code

Please provide a statement from your financial institution stating that your banking arrangements are in compliance with Article 22 of the EIC Code: "An agent will not commingle monies belonging to the client with monies belonging to the agency but will keep such monies in a separate client account or trust account."

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, , Max. file size: 100 MB.

4) A list of the agency roster indicating which are ACTRA and CAEA members

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 100 MB.

5) Work history (CV) of the agency principals (agents, owners).

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 100 MB.

6) Three letters of reference in support of your application(Required)

One letter may be from a performer who is a current client. The other two should be from industry peers (casting directors, producers, etc.)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 3.

7) Signed copy of the EIC Code of Conduct(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.

Please ,download, sign and date the Code of Conduct and upload it in pdf format.