Playbook
How to apply for agencies and platform programs
Creator platforms, agencies, MCNs and publishers sign talent for representation, distribution or publishing deals. Terms vary widely, so the contract matters as much as being accepted.
How these are won
- Read the terms (exclusivity, revenue share, length) before applying, and ask for them if they aren't public.
- Show consistent output and growth, with dates.
- Present a clear niche; generalist profiles are harder to place.
Materials checklist
- Short bioOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- Media kitUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
A preparation timeline
Counted back from the deadline. Each program guide puts real dates on it.
- 28 days before the deadlineChoose the workSelect samples that fit the call's theme and the project you will propose.
- 21 days before the deadlineWrite the statementWrite the artist statement or project proposal for this call specifically.
- 7 days before the deadlinePrepare the filesExport files to the exact specifications and check rights and releases.
- 2 days before the deadlineSubmitSubmit early and keep the confirmation and any receipt for the fee.
Questions you will meet, answered honestly
What do you make, and how often?
Format, frequency and links to your strongest pieces.
What do you want from representation?
Specific help, such as brand deals, distribution or editing, rather than general growth.
How Onward Scout helps
Onward Scout maps the official form field by field, fills it from your sourced profile and drafts the written answers; you review and tap to submit. If the form stops at a CAPTCHA, a login or a payment, you get a handoff with every field ready to paste.
Let Onward Scout prepare your agencies and platform programs applications
Drop in the résumé, deck or portfolio you already have. Onward Scout builds a sourced profile, finds opportunities you can win and prepares each application for you to approve with a tap.
Nothing is submitted without your tap. Logins, CAPTCHAs, payments and interviews stay with you.