APM Associates

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Based at Elstree Film Studios, Borehamwood (WD6 1JG) APM Associates represents UK & international actors, musicians, voice artists and musical theatre performers in film, television and theatre. The Spotlight registered agency was established by Linda French in 1989.

The agency has a busy Twitter feed @apmassociates.

You can apply via email or by post, using the details on the ‘Contact’ page.

Include your CV, headshot, and showreel (where applicable). Make sure the envelope or the title of the email is marked ‘Representation’.

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