How to Receive Payment and Pay Commissions

AABP and Non-Union Talent

• Address for Payment Forms: Your home address should be used instead of the agency's address for cheque delivery.

• Commission Due Upon Receipt: Any payment received from agency-related work incurs a commission owed, payable upon receipt.

• Important Note: Email all commission paperwork to admin@mltalent.com on the same day you receive your cheque to prevent delays in future bookings.

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💰 Commission Is Due Upon Receiving Payment

When you receive your cheque from production, commission is immediately due to ML Talent Agency.
All paperwork must be submitted the same day payment is received.

📌 Immediate Action Required

Please complete the following steps:

• Take clear photos or scans of all paperwork, including:

  • Cheque stub

  • All vouchers (white, green, yellow, or RABS)

  • Any additional payment documents

• Email all documents to: admin@mltalent.com

• Use this exact subject line: SEND ME AN INVOICE

• Do not deposit your cheque until you have emailed your paperwork.

Failure to submit paperwork promptly may result in delays in future bookings.

🧾 Invoice and Payment Process

Once your paperwork is received, an invoice will be issued.

To make payment:

• Click “View Invoice”

• Use the top right corner to pay securely by:

  • Credit Card

  • Visa Debit

✔ Benefits of Paying by Credit Card

• No processing fees

• Earn reward points

• Immediate payment confirmation

• Automatic receipt for tax purposes

Commission Payment Details

• Commission Rates and HST: All commissions subject to HST.

• Timely Payment: Commissions are due upon receipt of payment. A late fee of 15% applies if payment isn't made within 2 days of receiving the payment.

• Commission Rates:

  Full ACTRA:

  • Regular Background Performance: 10%

  • Commercials and Upgrades: 15%

  • Print or Promotional Work: 20%

  Apprentice / Yellow Vouchers:

  • All Jobs: 15% (Print or Promotional Work: 20%)

  Non-Union / AABP:

  • Regular Background Performance: 10%

  • Yellow Voucher Work at Actra Apprentice Rate: 15%

  • Commercials, Upgrades, Promotional Work, Music Videos, or Specialty Work: 20%

  • Print: 20%

  Additional Payments:

• Commission applies to all additional earnings related to the job, including fittings, props (e.g., dog, bike), wardrobe allowances, and mileage (if paid). Be sure to clearly note any such items on your payment slip to ensure proper processing and commission calculation.
  

Email transfer Fees

• For payments issued via email transfer, a processing fee of $5 plus tax will be applied

• Direct Payments: For certain jobs where production pays us directly, a $2 fee will be deducted from your payment.

Cancellation Fees

• Standard and Commercial Cancellations: If a cancellation occurs, whether due to you cancelling or being sent home from set without pay, you are still obligated to pay the fees. Standard cancellations incur a fee of $20 plus HST. Commercial cancellations will result in the full commission amount being charged.

By registering with Melissa Lee Talent Agency Inc. / ML Talent Agency, you acknowledge and agree to comply with all terms, policies, procedures, payment structures, and fees, including any updates or modifications, as set forth by the agency. By completing the registration process, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these terms and conditions, and your continued engagement with our services constitutes ongoing acceptance of these terms.