Autograph Talent (formerly MAM)

Autograph Talent was founded in 2008, originally operating under the name MAM before rebranding to Autograph Talent, giving the agency more than 15 years of continuous operation in the Pacific Northwest talent representation market. The agency holds SAG-AFTRA franchise status, providing professional legitimacy and union authorization that distinguishes it from non-franchised operations and ensures that union talent receive proper contractual protections and compensation on union projects. What sets Autograph Talent apart from most regional agencies is its multi-city structure with physical offices in Spokane, Seattle, and Portland, creating geographic coverage that spans the entire Pacific Northwest corridor across Washington and Oregon. The agency represents actors, models, and voiceover artists ages 4 through 94, providing comprehensive age range coverage that allows them to cast children, families, adults, and seniors for the full spectrum of production needs. Their client list includes major national brands such as Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Starbucks, AT&T, and Samsung, demonstrating the agency's ability to book talent on high-profile commercial campaigns that provide both significant compensation and valuable resume credits.

In the current Pacific Northwest landscape, Autograph Talent operates as a comprehensive multi-city agency serving the Spokane, Seattle, and Portland markets with representation across theatrical, commercial, modeling, and voiceover categories. The theatrical division represents actors for film and television projects shooting throughout Washington and Oregon, taking advantage of production activity that state incentive programs and streaming content demand have brought to the region. The commercial division handles audition and booking activity for regional and national campaigns, with the agency's track record booking talent for major brands like Microsoft and Starbucks demonstrating their credibility with advertising agencies and commercial clients. The modeling division serves fashion, lifestyle, catalog, and promotional needs across the three-city territory. The voiceover department represents voice talent for commercials, corporate work, animation, and digital content. The age range from 4 through 94 means the agency can cast multi-generational campaigns, families, and specific age-targeted productions through a single representation relationship. The tri-city office structure allows the agency to serve production needs wherever they arise throughout the Pacific Northwest corridor.

Prospective talent can submit to Autograph Talent through the agency's established channels, with submissions evaluated based on professional quality, marketability, training and experience, and how well you complement the existing roster's coverage across the three-city territory and the full age range from 4 to 94. For adult actors, professional headshots and a resume detailing training credentials, performance credits, and special skills provide the foundation, with demo reels and voiceover samples strengthening your submission. For child talent, current photos that accurately represent the child's appearance and age along with parent or guardian contact information and work permit documentation are required. Geographic location within the Spokane, Seattle, or Portland markets should be clearly indicated, as proximity to one of the agency's office locations affects your availability for in-person auditions when required. The SAG-AFTRA franchise status means the agency can represent both union and non-union talent across all age groups. The major brand client list suggests the agency evaluates marketability for high-profile commercial work as a significant consideration in roster additions.

Once represented by Autograph Talent, talent experience comprehensive submission activity across the theatrical, commercial, modeling, and voiceover categories throughout the Spokane, Seattle, and Portland markets, with the tri-city office structure providing access to production and commercial opportunities across the full Pacific Northwest corridor. The theatrical division submits clients for film and television projects shooting in Washington and Oregon, including both union and non-union productions across budget levels. The commercial division provides access to the regional and national campaigns that the agency has successfully booked for major brands including Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Starbucks, AT&T, and Samsung — client relationships that demonstrate genuine agency credibility with advertising decision-makers. The modeling division books fashion, lifestyle, catalog, and promotional work across the three markets. The voiceover department handles commercial spots, corporate narration, and other voice applications. The age range coverage means families and multi-generational talent can pursue casting opportunities that require children, parents, and grandparents. The SAG-AFTRA franchise ensures proper handling of union project contracts and compensation.

Autograph Talent roster reflects the full demographic diversity and age range from 4 through 94, representing children, teens, adults, and seniors across all ethnicities and types to serve the complete spectrum of casting needs. The tri-city structure means the talent pool draws from Spokane, Seattle, and Portland communities, providing geographic distribution that allows the agency to serve productions shooting anywhere in the Pacific Northwest corridor with local talent. The client base includes SAG-AFTRA union members and non-union performers across all represented age groups. The child and family divisions serve the growing demand for young talent and multi-generational casting in commercial and family-oriented content. The agency's track record booking major brand campaigns suggests a roster that meets the professional standards required by high-profile advertising clients. The 15-plus year operational history means alumni include talent who have built careers through bookings that started with Autograph representation in the Pacific Northwest.

Autograph Talent operates on the standard industry commission-based model with no upfront fees for representation, consistent with SAG-AFTRA franchise requirements and professional agency practices. Commission rates follow industry standards, typically 10 percent for theatrical work and up to 20 percent for commercial projects, with specific terms outlined in the representation agreement. The agency earns exclusively through commissions on booked work, aligning their financial incentives directly with getting their clients hired. The Pacific Northwest market offers competitive compensation governed by SAG-AFTRA union scales for union projects and negotiated rates for non-union work. Commercial bookings, particularly for major national brands like those in the agency's client portfolio (Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Starbucks, AT&T, Samsung), can provide substantial income through session fees and residuals for national campaigns. The multi-generational age range means diverse earning opportunities from child talent bookings through adult and senior campaigns. There are no mandatory fees for headshots, training, composite cards, or any other services tied to maintaining your representation.

Autograph Talent is an excellent choice for Pacific Northwest talent across all ages (4-94) who want SAG-AFTRA franchised representation from an agency with unique tri-city coverage spanning Spokane, Seattle, and Portland. The agency is particularly well-suited for commercial actors and families, as the major brand client list demonstrates genuine capability in high-level commercial bookings and the age range coverage allows multi-generational family casting. If you are geographically flexible and willing to work in any of the three markets (Spokane, Seattle, Portland), you will maximize the value of the tri-city coverage by accessing the full range of opportunities. Parents of child talent will appreciate the comprehensive age range and family casting capabilities. For talent committed to the Pacific Northwest who want the broadest possible geographic access to opportunities throughout the region, Autograph Talent's tri-city structure delivers coverage that is genuinely unique in the market.

Clearly communicate your geographic flexibility and willingness to work across the Spokane, Seattle, and Portland markets, as the tri-city coverage is a primary advantage and your availability across all three locations directly impacts your booking frequency. For families with child talent, maintain current photos and measurements for children as they grow rapidly, and ensure work permits and legal documentation are always current and accessible. Develop commercial audition skills and presentation, as the agency's major brand client relationships suggest that commercial bookings represent a significant portion of available work. Build your network in whichever of the three markets you are based in by attending local industry events and connecting with the creative community, as regional markets operate substantially on personal relationships. Maintain professional materials appropriate for your represented categories — theatrical headshots, commercial headshots, modeling composites, voiceover demos — as the comprehensive representation means opportunities can arise across multiple divisions and you need appropriate materials ready for each.