Child Actor/Model Professionalism On the Set 1 Inspiring Professionalism in Your Child Actor/Model On the Set

Modeling and Acting Agents 1 Review The Agent’s Client List Choosing the Suitable/Fitting Agent For Your Child/Teenager/Self

Finding the correct Agent to represent your child, your teenager or yourself is crucial to success.  Actively engaging in due diligence/research into any potential Agent/Agency is required. examine the Agency’s office for organization, cleanliness, staff deportment – these are the people you will be working with Google the Agency for any online comments the Agency Website must be modern, easy to read, and include privacy safeguards review in detail the Agency’s online Social Media sites talk with the Agency’s models/actors/photographers/teachers regarding the Agency’s client list, bookings, are they

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Guiding Your Child Actor/Model’s Normal Youthful Life In the Acting/Modeling Business Is a Carefully Balanced Life Effort

Guiding Your Child Actor/Model’s Normal Youthful Life In the Acting/Modeling Business Is a Carefully Balanced Life Effort

1 Sleep Being on any filming photographic set takes mental and physical effort Establish a sleep routine for a healthy approach to the industry Never permit an overeager director to overwork your child actor/model Make certain the signed acting/modeling contract specifies on set work details 2 Your Child Actor/Model’s Education comes First Success as a child actor/model does not ensure future success in the industry Prepare your child mentally and intellectually for a potential future outside the acting/modeling industry It is your parental/guardian responsibility to daily monitor your

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Child Actor/Model Guiding Her/His Path to Success

1 Practice Makes Perfect You as parent/guardian have recognized your child’s talent and desires: Firstly, talk to, understand, your child actor/model’s natural talent Find the best training facility to augment her/his talent Practice will develop the child actor/model’s skills Practice will develop the child actor/model’s confidence Video and review practice sessions to build better performances 2 Build Your Child Model’s Portfolio Unless you are an exceptional photographer hire a professional: It is advisable for the parent/guardian to keep a detailed diary of your child model’s action on any

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Child Actor/Models Take Direction Well 1 Director’s Responsibility Understand Child Actor/Model

Child Actor/Models Take Direction Well

1 Director’s Responsibility Understand Child Actor/Model Directors must understand the following: Children are intelligent The child actor/model wants to be there The child actor/model wants to do her/his best Make certain the parent/guardian is present and visible 2 Directors must Listen to Child Actor/Model With Genuine Respect Directors are usually adults.  When working with child actor/models consider: Listen to the child’s words and emotional tone Take cues from child’s performance for your direction techniques Be aware of child’s energy level and adjust the set action accordingly 3 Importance

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Directing Child Actors/Models Legal and Ethical Considerations 1 Directors Understanding Working With Children Actors and Models

1 Directors Understanding Working With Children Actors and Models Become knowledgeable with child labor laws Become knowledgeable with child safety laws Study child psychology Carry liability insurance 2 Directors must Communicate with Children Clearly Use simple language when directing a child actor/model Use age-appropriate language with the child actor/model Make acting/modeling instructions simple as 1-2-3 Make expectations clear and simple Avoid industry jargon with the child actor/model 3 From the Beginning Build a Rapport of Trust With The Child Actor/Model Get down to the child actor/model/s level Do

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A word of caution to All Parents/Guardians Please make certain that it is your Child Who Desires to Become a Model Not Just Your Secret Desire

Parental/Guardian Responsibilities Keeping Your Child Model Safe While On Assignment

A word of caution to All Parents/Guardians Please make certain that it is your Child Who Desires to Become a Model Not Just Your Secret Desire 1 Do Due Diligence on Any and All Modeling Agencies Considered Talk to current/former models of the Agency Read any comments about the Agency on line Visit physical office for location and safety Discuss clearly defined submission of photos to perspective electronic film/video photographers/directors Consult legal advice before signing any and all contracts – it is money very well spent seeking advice

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As a parent/guardian of your child actor/model, it is your responsibility to inspire/instill a sense of industry anticipate professionalism:

  • Preparation of lines
  • Punctuality arrival on the set
  • Civility on the set
  • Dedication to the activity on the set
  • Respect for director, camera people and crew
  • Respect for the facility used for the set
  • Willingness to be part of the actor/models on the set

It is your responsibility as a parent/guardian of your child actor/model to teach the child proper social/business manners.

2 Managing Your Child Actor/Model’s Expectations

In the Filming and Modeling Business

Actor and models have to endure auditions also-known-as “go-sees” i.e. go-see if you fit the part being offered.

Being awarded an acting/modeling part may be a one in a hundred hopefuls at the audition.

Hence there are ninety-nine disappointments

Managing Your Child Actor/Models Disappointment

You Child Must Learn to Handle Rejection

As a Parent/Guardian you must guide your child actor/model through the emotions regarding entertainment industry rejection.

Your child actor/model must understand, that at this audition, they just did not meet, the director’s vision, for the character in this given scene/situation.

Perseverance and a positive life attitude will take your child actor/model a long way in the entertainment industry.