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In our quest to protect and enhance the standards of ethics and professionalism in the field of talent management, we welcome you to apply for membership. We are truly sincere in this objective and invite professionals of like mind to join us. The benefits of membership such as no charge for many events and numerous substantial discounts and much more, instantly make the dues cost a tremendous value. Well beyond that, the networking, information, and service opportunities are of great support to us individually and to our businesses. After reviewing the application information below, please feel free to contact our Membership Chairperson, Paul Trusik, by Email if you have questions.

Email: paul.trusik@talentmanagers.org

How to Join the Talent Managers Association

Managers wanting to join the Talent Managers Association need to complete the application form found on this webpage.

All applications are processed by the Membership Committee, turned over to the Board of Directors, who in turn, pass it on to the general membership for final approval.

Membership Fees and Benefits

Yearly membership dues are $450.00.
(If paid annually) (New members need to pay in full for their first year).
Quarterly dues payment option after the first year of membership is $137.50.
There is a one-time Initiation Fee for full or associate membership of $100.
There is a one-time non refundable Application Processing Fee of $50.00.

Send along two checks made payable to the Talent Managers Association, one for the $50 filing fee and one for $550 which includes the $100 initiation fee and $450 for the dues for the first year. THESE CHECKS WILL BE DEPOSITED IMMEDIATELY. Please make sure your name is printed on the top left hand corner of each check.

The initiation fee and first year dues totally $550 will be refunded to you if you are not approved for membership. The Processing Fee of $50 will not be refunded.

Mail a copy of your completed application form, a formal request for membership on your letterhead, a business card, a stamped self addressed envelope and your two checks to:

Talent Managers Association Inc. 
c/o Paul Trusik
TTM/Trusik Talent Management, Inc.
1155 N. La Cienega Blvd. Suite 801
West Hollywood, CA 90069-2440
Ph/Fax 310-659-7550

An on-line application must also be submitted.

To be considered for TMA membership three entertainment industry related references are required, two of whom must be licensed or SAG/AFTRA franchised talent agents.

The $450 per year covers:

1. A stamp of credibility for your management company.
2. Networking and informational events and opportunities throughout the year.
3 . Numerous discounts to products and services the TMA member and the member's clients would need to purchase. A full list of benefits and discounts are available upon membership.
4. Use of the tested TMA contracts for talent representation. (Disclaimer: Please do not rely on the TMA for any legal decision or interpretation. Consult your own consul to your complete satisfaction.)
5. Use of theTMA logo and seal.
6 . Approved access to the Breakdown Services, in cooperation and compliance with the Breakdown Services. This means that you will not have to secure in writing references from three SAG franchised agents which is one of the many requirements Breakdown Services requests in order to purchase the Breakdown Services.
7. Only members of TMA can list their clients in the Academy Players Directory without further qualification and agency representation.
8. Free copies of the Academy Players Directory every four months worth $90.
9 Access to NOW CASTING without having to complete their registration process. NOW CASTING will look the TMA members up on the TMA website as the only approval needed. TMA members can email bruno@nowcasting.com and give him a .jpg of their own individual company logo to be added to each of their talent's profile.
10. Automatic free listings with information from your TMA business web card directly transferred into trade publications
11. Health insurance without your medical records being checked is available. This is a TMA group participation insurance that can help those members who have preexisting conditions. Additional health insurance is available for those who do not need this type of insurance.
12. Clout, research, support and backup from a group of professional talent managers to cover legislation and political issues as needed.
13. Increased respect and identity from talent and industry professionals.

Members Responsibilities

Being a member of the Talent Managers Association means that you agree to abide by our code of ethics. Further, membership means that you are interested in participating in the advancement of the profession of talent management.

Attend events and meetings throughout the year. Be an active member of at least one committee.

Membership Defined

To be considered for Full Membership an applicant must have been in the business full time as a talent manager for more than 2 years.

Associate Membership requires at least one year of professional talent representation experience. Associate members will go through the same application process as Full members. Associate Members pay the same membership fees as the full members.

Associate Membership shall not guarantee Full Membership. An Associate Member can request Full Membership after they have been a talent manager for 2 years and an associate member for at least 6 months. The Associate Member must request this by contacting a Board member. At the next scheduled Board meeting, the Board will review the candidate's request.

All applicants will be given a sponsor from the current roster of Full Members. A meeting/interview with the sponsor must occur before any other steps in the application process begin.

Associate members will be entitled to all member benefits, excluding: voting privileges and holding office. Voting privileges will be available when Full membership is approved. Running for office will be available one year after becoming a Full member.

Associate membership does not in any way guarantee Full membership. Any fees paid by the Associate member including initiation and dues are non-refundable.

Associate membership can be terminated at any time upon the recommendation of the membership committee and the approval of the Board of Directors.

 

Leave of absence

A member can take a leave of absence for no more than 6 months. After 6 months the member will be required to reapply for membership. If less than six months, reinstatement will be approved upon payment of all outstanding dues.

 

Application Form

Complete the following. Print out the completed application form. Keep one copy for your records. Mail one copy with your business card, a stamped self address envelope, a formal request for membership on your business letterhead and your two checks. And submit the completed form online.

If you include three reference letters with your cover letter, this will speed up the process. If there are no reference letters, the names, company and phone numbers of your references listed on this application will be used to get a reference on your behalf. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE PHONE NUMBERS AND ADDRESSES OF YOUR REFERENCES ARE CORRECT. THE TMA CHECKS ALL REFERENCES. Please list THREE entertainment industry professional references related to the talent that you manage and who are not working for you in your company or firm. Two references must be from ATA, SAG and or AFTRA Licensed Agents, or be an Agent in an Agency that is active and easily recognizable. One additional reference must be from a casting director, producer, studio executive, licensed agent, TMA manager or entertainment attorney (no exceptions). If you do not know a TMA member in good standing, the TMA Sponsorship Chairperson will assign you a TMA sponsor. If you are assigned a sponsor, it will be your responsibility to make yourself known to this Sponsor who will speak for you to the organization.
* Your Name:
* Your Management Company's Name:
* Address:
* City:
* State or Province:
* Zip or Postal Code:
* Country:
* Office Phone:
* Fax Number:
* E-mail:
Website: http://
Birthday (Year not needed):
* Brief Personal History:
* Number of years that you have been a Talent Manager:
List other business activity if any:
* Why do you want to be considered for membership in the Talent Managers Association?
Please list three entertainment industry related references who are not working for you in your company or firm. TWO must be a SAG Franchised/Licensed Agent.
Reference One:
Name:
Company:
Address:
City:
State or Province:
Zip or Postal Code:
Country:
Phone:
Profession:
Reference Two:
Name:
Company:
Address:
City:
State or Province:
Zip or Postal Code:
Country:
Phone:
Profession:
Reference Three:
Name:
Company:
Address:
City:
State or Province:
Zip or Postal Code:
Country:
Phone:
Profession:

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TMA SPONSOR

Your TMA sponsor needs to be a current TMA member in good standing. Your application cannot be processed without a TMA sponsor. If you do not know a TMA member in good standing, the President of the TMA will assign you a TMA sponsor.

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I will like to have the President of the TMA assign me a TMA sponsor yes no
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Name of Sponsor:
Company:
Address:
City:
State or Province:
Zip or Postal Code:
Country:
Phone:
.
Please check if applicable:
I have been convicted of a felony
Explain:
I have been or am involved in litigation
Explain:
What other entertainment industry situations or endeavors are in your history?
List your clients you represent, their agency representation and specify their area of expertise:
.
Client 1:
Agent:
Actor:
Singer:
Dancer:
Voice Over Artist:
Comedian:
Writer:
Director:
Producer:
Other:
.
Client 2:
Agent:
Actor:
Singer:
Dancer:
Voice Over Artist:
Comedian:
Writer:
Director:
Producer:
Other:
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Client 3:
Agent:
Actor:
Singer:
Dancer:
Voice Over Artist:
Comedian:
Writer:
Director:
Producer:
Other:
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Client 4:
Agent:
Actor:
Singer:
Dancer:
Voice Over Artist:
Comedian:
Writer:
Director:
Producer:
Other:
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I subscribe to the Breakdown Services yes no
I am franchised to the following unions or guilds:
Please check if applicable:
I share an office within the premises of, work for and/or am in business with a publicist
I share an office within the premises of, work for and/or am in business with a casting director
I share an office within the premises of, work for and/or are in business with a person who holds an Agent's franchise or state license from: AF of M, AGVA, EQUITY, AFTRA, SAG, or any branch of the Associated Artists and Actors of America.
I share an office within the premises of, work for and/or am in business with an acting school, modeling school, photographer, casting or theatrical booking agency
I am an active member of a performing union.
Specify:
If you checked any of the four answers above, please explain:

PLEASE NOTE: If your answers to any of questions 1 through 4 above should change while your application is being processed or during your membership period, by your signature below you agree to notify the Board of Directors of the Talent Managers Association within five days of such changes by certified mail, return receipt requested. Such changes may cause the termination of application review and may require the resignation of membership should the relationship violate the Code of Ethics or Bylaws of the Talent Managers Association.

The Talent Managers Association places great importance and value on the honesty and ethical standards of its membership. If at any time it is found that this application contains deliberately false or misleading information, the Board of Directors and/ or the membership of the TMA shall have the right to terminate the membership of the applicant/member and the applicant/.member will forfeit 100% of the initiation fee. Your signature below will signify that you have agreed to these terms.

I am aware that the initiation Fee for full or associate membership is $100 and that there is a one-time Application Processing Fee of $50.00. New members need to pay in full for the first year. Yearly dues are $450 if paid in full for one year and the balance of the quarter membership begins in and is prorated based on the quarter of the year. After the first year of membership the yearly fee is $450.00, payable in four quarterly payments of $140.00 each or $450 if paid in full each year.

I am enclosing two checks made out to the Talent Managers Association one in the amount of $50.00 for the Application Processing Fee and the other one in the amount of $550.00 for the Initiation Fee plus the first year's dues. I have enclosed with these two checks a cover letter stating that I have completed my TMA application on line. I understand that by submitting my application on line and by mailing my cover note/letter I am signing to agree to all of the above terms for membership to the Talent Managers Association. My name and company is printed or clearly hand written on each of my checks I understand that the Initiation and dues payment will be refunded if I am not accepted for Membership but that the $50.00 Application Processing Fee is non-refundable.
* I agree to the above and to abide by the Talent Managers Association Code of Ethics if I am accepted as a TMA member.
* I will print out two copies of this completed on line application form for my records.
* I will keep one copy for my records and mail the other copy with my check, business card and letter requesting TMA membership.
* I will include a signed note on my letterhead where I formally request that my application for membership to the Talent Managers Association be accepted.
* I will mail a check made out to the Talent Managers Association for the $50 non-refundable application processing fee.
* I will mail a check made out to the Talent Managers Association for the $100 one time only initiation fee plus the first year dues which is a total of $550.00 I understand that THIS CHECK WILL BE DEPOSITED IMMEDIATELY. If I am not accepted for membership the TMA will issue and mail me a check for $550.

NOTE: Fields that have * are mandatory.
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