If you are a professional actor wanting to be part of one of the UK’s leading co-operative agencies, we want to hear from you!
Please send applications to info@axmgt.com making sure to include a cover letter outlining your specific interest in being part of a co-op agency along with your Spotlight link. We’re especially keen to hear from global majority actors and anyone who feels their casting is not currently represented on our books.
Please note: Like many co-op agencies we make one-off charges to support the agency. We do not have monthly subs and our commission rates are highly competitive. We will give up-to-date details to any candidate invited for an interview.
Would a Co-operative Agency be right for you?
A co-operative agency offers a different approach to representation. Rather than being one of hundreds of clients on a large roster, you become part of a small group of actors who work together to support the success of the agency and one another.
Co-operative agencies tend to suit actors who want a more personal relationship with their representation, value transparency, and are willing to play an active role in their professional community. Members benefit from shared industry knowledge, mutual support and a collective commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
A co-op may be right for you if you are:
- Committed to building a long-term acting career.
- Professional, reliable and proactive.
- Comfortable contributing your time, ideas and expertise.
- Supportive of fellow actors and willing to celebrate their successes.
- Interested in understanding how the industry and representation process works.
- Looking for a more collaborative relationship with your agent.
A co-op may not be the best fit if you are looking for a purely transactional relationship, prefer to have little involvement beyond attending auditions, or are unable to commit time to the responsibilities of membership.
What do you need to be a good Co-op member?
Successful co-operative agencies are built on the contributions of their members. While every actor brings different strengths, the most effective co-op members share several key qualities.
Professionalism : You take your career seriously. You respond promptly to communications, keep your materials up to date, prepare thoroughly for auditions and conduct yourself professionally at all times.
Collaboration : You understand that the success of the agency benefits everyone. You are willing to share knowledge, support colleagues and contribute positively to the culture of the co-op.
Reliability : Whether attending meetings, completing agreed tasks or helping with agency initiatives, you follow through on your commitments and can be counted upon by fellow members.
Initiative : You do not wait for opportunities to come to you. You actively seek ways to develop your career, build industry relationships and contribute to the growth and reputation of the agency.
Respect : You value the experience, opinions and contributions of others. A successful co-op depends upon mutual trust, open communication and a shared commitment to common goals.
A Positive Mindset : The acting profession inevitably involves challenges and setbacks. Strong co-op members approach these with resilience, generosity and a willingness to support both themselves and their fellow actors.
At its best, a co-operative agency is more than representation—it is a professional community. The actors who thrive within a co-op are those who recognise that individual success and collective success go hand in hand.
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