Talent Management Application
Apply for representation
At PADWA Talent we pride ourselves on the diversity of our talent, not only in terms of culture but in skills and in the entry levels and opportunities that we offer. Many agencies would require you to be established before being considered representation, however at PADWA we have crafted various entry levels to suit your current skill set.
No matter where you are at in your creative journey, we’ve got you covered. If you wish to join our team, please fill in our skills assessment form below so we can suggest what level you will fall under. This way we can effectively manage your goals and aspirations and set you up on the right pathway via our Academy or Management programs.
NB; Experienced professional artists with an IMDB profiles, professional headshots, showreels can upload their CV or their casting profile links to this skills assessment.
Entry levels
Preliminary: No prior experience, training or portfolios. Totally new to Talent Management.
Academy: May have done other courses however haven’t completed PADWA training or requires continued training to develop in areas which are lacking capabilities. May have headshots already but no other media for profiles.
Developing: Have completed PADWA introductory Training, Have professional headshots, portfolios and some limited experience on set as extras or featured extras. May have a show reel. At this level we can offer professional show reels and advanced training opportunities.
Working: Emerging Professional Artists who are regularly called to audition, have IMDB credits and fully self sufficient in terms of managing their casting profiles and self tape/audition call outs. May have done featured extras, bit parts, guest roles or lead TV commercials.
Acclaimed: Professional Artist with full IMDB credits in lead roles/supporting roles, Known and respected throughout the industry and often requested by Casting to submit for roles without auditions. These are top level paid professional artists in their chosen field. Think Brad Pitt and Meryl Streep ( we can dream ).
Meet our team
Meet our team
Price Plus GST | Lights- Camera- Action ! 15 min professional headshot session. complimentary 2 x industry standard headshot images or (1 headshot and 1x full body shot) edited by professional photographer
Plus GST | 30min Professional headshot session with two outfit changes: Complimentary 3 x industry standard images. 2 headshot images and 1 full body shot edited by our professional photographer. l Plus 2 x 90 minute group workshop sessions with Padwa Director on Industry information and self taping with ring light/tripod (or info night and one other session of your choice ) does not include video taping.
Plus GST | MOST INCLUSIONS & VALUE 45 minute professional headshot session with 2+ outfit changes, 3 complimentary edited headshots & 1 full length body shot. 12 month access to ALL NEW Online Training Portal & more Full Introductory Course = 6x 1.5hr Sessions with PADWA Director – Week 1: info night/networking/photo shoot Week 2: self-tape/slates/ ring light Week 3:audition prep-mock tvcs Week 4: on-set Xtra/BTS experience Week 5 scripts, confidence & naturalism Week 6 filming of short scene
Phase 1 | For current approved members who need online training in best self taping & auditioning for screen practices, and mock exercises to have appraised by padwa Director and feedback. Plus script analysis and further support and documentation to make your journey smoother. Phase 2 | Training coming mid 2026: for more advanced training with videos and live jobs posted.