Adult Actor Onboarding
Adult Talent Division (18+)
Welcome to Indy Global Talent Development.
This onboarding process is designed to ensure all adult actors represented, managed, or professionally supported through Indy Global Talent Development are prepared to meet current entertainment industry standards, professional expectations, and production requirements across film, television, streaming, commercial, theatre, voiceover, and digital media industries.
Our goal is to help talent maintain a professional, industry-ready presence while supporting long-term career development, strategic positioning, branding, and professional growth.
Professional Standards & Industry Expectations
Adult actors are expected to maintain professionalism, preparedness, accountability, and ethical conduct throughout all professional interactions, productions, auditions, rehearsals, public appearances, and online platforms.
Professional reputation, reliability, communication, and preparedness are critical components of long-term success within the entertainment industry.
Self-Tape & Audition Standards
Actors are encouraged to maintain the ability to produce professional self-tape submissions consistent with current casting industry expectations.
Recommended self-tape setup includes:
Neutral background
Professional lighting
Clear audio quality
Stable camera positioning
Appropriate framing and wardrobe
Professional self-tape quality is considered an industry standard within modern casting environments.
Professional Conduct Expectations
Clients are expected to:
Arrive prepared and on time
Maintain respectful communication
Follow production rules and set etiquette
Respect confidentiality agreements
Maintain professional behavior online and in public-facing environments
Repeated unprofessional conduct may affect representation status or future professional opportunities.
Training & Professional Development
Continued training and professional development are strongly encouraged.
Actors may benefit from ongoing participation in:
Scene study
Acting workshops
Voice training
Movement training
Audition coaching
Media training
Industry education
Professional growth and continued skill development remain important components of long-term career sustainability.
Independent Contractor Status
Clients acknowledge that performers within the entertainment industry commonly operate as independent contractors.
Clients remain responsible for:
Taxes
Insurance
Financial planning
Professional expenses
Personal legal and accounting consultation when necessary
Indy Global Talent Development does not provide employment benefits, tax withholding, or financial guarantees.
Professional Representation Disclaimer
Indy Global Talent Development provides talent management, consulting, career development, and professional advisory services within the entertainment industry.
Indy Global Talent Development is not a licensed talent agency and does not procure employment, submit talent for auditions, negotiate employment opportunities where prohibited by law, or guarantee auditions, bookings, employment opportunities, income, or career outcomes.
All opportunities remain subject to market conditions, client qualifications, production requirements, union regulations, labor laws, and third-party decision makers.
Required Professional Materials
Clients are expected to maintain current and professionally produced materials including:
Professional Headshots
Acting Resume / CV
Demo Reel
Self-Tape Samples
Updated Casting Profiles
Professional Bio
Current Contact Information
Materials should accurately reflect the client’s current appearance, skills, experience, and marketability.
Appearance & Branding Standards
Clients are expected to maintain consistency in professional appearance and branding.
Management should be notified prior to significant appearance changes including:
Hair color or hairstyle changes
Tattoos or piercings
Significant weight changes
Cosmetic alterations
Facial hair changes
Updated professional materials may be required following appearance modifications.
Social Media & Public Image
Clients are expected to maintain a professional online presence consistent with entertainment industry standards.
Public behavior, social media activity, and online reputation may influence:
Casting decisions
Brand partnerships
Industry relationships
Professional opportunities
Clients are encouraged to maintain brand-safe and professional public-facing content.
Union & Industry Compliance
Indy Global Talent Development supports professional development for both union and non-union talent and encourages compliance with all applicable entertainment industry regulations, labor laws, and union requirements.
For SAG-AFTRA and union-regulated productions:
Employment opportunities may only be procured through properly licensed and/or franchised agents where required by law
Productions remain subject to applicable union agreements and regulations
Clients are responsible for understanding applicable union obligations and membership requirements
Indy Global Talent Development operates solely in a talent management, consulting, and professional advisory capacity.
Confidentiality & Professional Ethics
Clients are expected to maintain confidentiality regarding:
Productions
Contracts
Scripts
Casting information
Industry relationships
Private business communications
Professional integrity and ethical conduct are considered essential industry standards.
Acknowledgment
By continuing onboarding, clients acknowledge they have read, understood, and agree to maintain the professional standards and expectations outlined above.