BOOKING GUIDELINES & POLICIES
SERVICES
Stars Talent Studio is a full service talent agency representing actors, models, voice over artists, athlete’s, entertainers, hosts, celebrities, families, differently abled kids to adults, MUAH Services (makeup & hair) + wardrobe stylists, and we offer casting services! Inquiries should be directed to Amber Evans owner by calling 801-201-5885.
SUBMIT A CASTING
Option 1: Let us customize a talent package for you! Please complete our “new casting form”: https://starstalentstudio.com/new-casting/.
Option 2: You can create your own talent package! Our agency website is similar “Amazon” for booking talent where you can directly book or add options to a casting cart which can be emailed to you and your team and cc’s our agency on any notes from you, for example, “Please check avail of these top 10 options”. Please inquire so we can teach you how to utilize this system.
For rate or bid requests, contact Stars at 801-201-5885. A 20% client fee is added to the negotiated rate, which is industry standard.
FEES
RATES ARE DETERMINED BY 8 INDUSTRY FACTORS
1) DAY RATE: (also known as the session fee), this will vary according to experience, for example $1150/day rate, which includes web use.
2) PREMIUM USAGE: Includes social media, product packaging, outdoor media (OOH), streaming (OTT or CTV), broadcast, billboard(s), online digital media, bus side/trans-stop, posters, national ads, signage, P.O.P., national or international advertisements, in-house point of purchase, and buyouts. Still photographs used for broadcast or video usage must be negotiated separately. Premium usage must be stated and agreed upon at the time of booking and must be listed on the model/photography release form. (See below for terms of release).
3) TERRITORIES: local, regional, nationwide, worldwide, etc
4) DURATION (Known as “TERM”): 1 month, 13 week cycle, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years or on very special occasions buyouts, etc.
5) SET EXPERIENCE/ TRAINING: A lot of Talent have a similar day rate, however, due to experience, session fees vary. Some Models, Actors, or Performers have booked some of the biggest brands in the world and have a higher day rate due to their level of performance ability, this may include our Supermodels, well recognised film actors, or our Celebrity Division.
6) SCOPE OF WORK: Clients must indicate the role of the performer, length of session, number of scripts, and full media terms prior to the booking. Anything out of the ordinary which may include night shoots, stunt work, firearms, kissing, underwear, jumping into cold water, physical actions, public appearances or promotional activities should be discussed prior to the booking.7). UNION STATUS: Rates vary based on Talent’s union affiliation—non-union, SAG-eligible, SAG/AFTRA (with rates ranging from regular to above scale), or Fi-Core. SAG rates can vary further depending on factors like film budget and actor’s role, time on set, and any negotiated special circumstances. Non-union and Fi-Core talent available for non-union projects; print advertising not subject to union regulations. SAG-AFTRA governed film, TV, Radio, and Industrials must adhere to union rules and rates as per contracts.
8). EXCLUSIVITY: Exclusive contracts often include clauses that prohibit the model from working with competing brands or companies during the duration of the contract. This means that the model cannot appear in advertisements, promotions, or other marketing materials for similar products or services offered by competitors.
ADDITIONAL FEES & CONSIDERATIONS
The following services or circumstances may require additional fees and must be discussed and approved in writing prior to the booking. These may include, but are not limited to:
Wardrobe Fittings usually $150 for up to 2 hours (outside of standard booking hours)
Travel Days (non-performance days requiring travel)
Extended Usage or Licensing (beyond initial agreed-upon terms)
Overtime (any work exceeding the original time frame booked)
– Overtime is billed at Time & a Half (1.5x the hourly rate) unless otherwise negotiated.
Early Call Times or Late Wraps (outside of standard 8 am to 8 pm booking windows)
Client-Specific NDAs or Exclusivity Clauses
Hair/Makeup Prep (if required outside of paid booking time)
Weather Holds or Reshoots
Callback Auditions (for union or larger-scale projects)
Specialized Skills or Props (when talent must bring wardrobe, gear, or perform special skills)
Use of Talent’s Real Name (for public-facing campaigns, packaging, credits, or social tags)
Influencer Campaigns & Social Media Usage
– Fees apply when talent is required to post content to their own social media accounts or provide UGC content.
– Additional rates apply if talent’s likeness, handle, or content is boosted, whitelisted, or used in paid advertising beyond organic posting.
– Any usage beyond original terms must be renegotiated.
Use of Our Agency’s Casting Services (Screenwise Casting)
– Custom casting coordination, script distribution, audition reviews, and shortlist recommendations are available for an added fee when using our in-house casting division, Screenwise Casting.
All additional considerations should be addressed with your booking agent prior to the start of the job to ensure transparency, proper quoting, and talent consent.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Licensing
**CLIENTS RESPONSIBILITY PRIOR TO SET
CONTRACTS & RELEASES: All contracts should be emailed to [email protected] prior to set. Talent will sign release forms on-set with the permission of Stars Talent Studio. Photos, videos, and booking content are only released to the client for the length of time and usage negotiated prior to the shoot. If the client or use changes, or if images are used beyond the negotiated length of time, the model release must be renegotiated and approved through Stars Talent Studio. Any release signed without agency permission or consent will be considered void. Model releases are not valid until the agency has been paid in full.
USAGE RIGHTS & LICENSING DATES: Add to your company contract or release the following for your legal protection: media terms, licensing dates, usage, territory, and term (length of use).
NDA PRIOR: Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality: If Talent are required to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and agree to maintain confidentiality about the company’s products, campaigns, and other proprietary information, notify the agency (Stars Talent Studio).
FULL DISCLOSURE: Full disclosure of any extraordinary conditions or requirements for a specific job.
BILLING INFORMATION: Provide agency with complete billing information prior to a booking
SET DISCREPANCIES: Any on-set discrepancies should be reported to the Stars Talent Studio immediately and will only be discussed prior to assignment completion.
WEATHER CONDITIONS: For weather-dependent jobs, weather conditions and permits must be specified at booking. No charge for weather-related shoot postponement if notified before departure and re-booked promptly; otherwise, regular cancellation fees apply.
TIME ON SET
Talent is booked for blocks of time either half day or full day booking. Fifteen minutes or forty-five minutes past the hour is considered to be an additional half hour.
Models book in 8 consecutive hours while actors are on set for 12 hours, including all meals. Talent confirmed for a full day will be paid their full rate even if released before their full session. If Talent goes into overtime then rate increases to time and a half. Please email/phone the agency as a courtesy if you go into overtime. Stars Talent Studio books Talent Sunday – Saturday and is open 24 hours a day x 7 days a week.
TRAVEL TERMS
Air Travel: Additional rates for travel days are common practice, with travel days typically requiring a half-day rate plus airfare if needed. Clients are usually responsible for covering transportation, lodging, per diem, and other expenses unless otherwise negotiated.
Travel Rates: Travel rates often include reimbursement for gas expenses based on mileage, with a standard rate per mile (e.g., $0.65 per mile). For travel distances exceeding a certain threshold (e.g., 50+ miles outside the center of Salt Lake City), additional compensation may be required to cover talent’s time and expenses for the day before and after the shoot.
Per Diem: Per diem rates for out-of-town shoots are common, typically billed at a fixed daily rate (e.g., $75 per day) to cover meals and incidental expenses incurred by talent while traveling.
Stars Airbnb: Stars Talent Studio has an Airbnb that can accommodate a number of out of state talent when they come in for a booking. Ask the agency for more details. We encourage our clients to book talent that are represented on our roster nationwide.
Disclaimer : We encourage Talent booked, to purchase airfare insurance in case of weather cancellations or due to clients changing booking dates.
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
For Bookings outside normal agency booking hours (Monday- Friday, 10am- 6pm) or for those on location, call Amber Evans (Agent-Owner) at 801-688-5553, Mike Bodon (CFO) at 801-856-0729, Eli Balwin (Talent Director) 385-484-9226, and/or Micaelee Mocke 801-560-3140.
VOICE OVER DIVISION
Stars Talent Studio has a private voice over or vocal recording studio with a sound engineer that produces/mixes for $125/hour.
A voice over artist’s session is billed by the hour or per script (word count). Additional time is billed in 30-minute increments. Additional scripts are billed as a separate session fee. Tag lines are billed per tag. Tag lines are 10 seconds or less, and are recorded separately as the beginning, middle, or end of a spot.
TERMS OF PAYMENT
Invoices are payable upon receipt and should be paid directly to Stars Talent Studio, Inc. A 5% finance charge will be applied to invoices not paid within 45 days. The client, advertising agency, or any parties involved in the booking process are responsible for full payment of fees in a timely manner.
*All clients that are new to Stars Talent Studio must pay up front before the day of the shoot.
CLIENT PAYMENT PORTAL: https://starstalentstudio.com/client-payment/
EMPLOYER LIABILITY
All Talent represented/with Stars Talent Studio are not employees of Stars Talent Studio, but independent contractors, therefore, personally liable for their own actions and obligations, rather than employees of Stars Talent Studio.
Client Insurance Responsibility – Talent Booking Clarification
Thank you for your interest in booking talent through our agency. As a licensed talent agency, we represent the talent, handle submissions, and coordinate the booking process. However, we do not provide or require proof of insurance from our end because:
We are not the employer of record on the production or set.
The client or production company hiring the talent is responsible for maintaining any necessary general liability insurance, workers’ compensation, or production-related coverage required for the job.
This is standard industry practice for commercial shoots, film productions, promotional events, and photo shoots.
If your production requires coverage, your insurance policy should list “hired talent” or “temporary workers/independent contractors” under the appropriate provisions for the day(s) of the shoot.
Please let us know if you have any specific documentation or waivers the talent needs to sign related to your coverage.
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