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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

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

September 7, 2025 No Comments

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

September 5, 2025 No Comments

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

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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

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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

September 5, 2025 No Comments

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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• Enjoy your child’s performance and being her/his parent/guardian

Parental/Guardian Responsibilities Child Actor/Model On the Set

September 5, 2025 No Comments

1 Child Actor/Model’s Preparation before Arrival Time is money spent by the hour on a set.  As parent/guardian it is your responsibility to ensure: Your child knows any and all lines well-rehearsed and memorized You have prepared your child for the location of the set You have any and all necessary/required paperwork for your child You have reviewed the Contract and sought proper Legal Advice as necessary to protect your actor/model’s Rights and Compensation Arrive on set early You have reviewed proper set etiquette with your child actor/model.

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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

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 upfront
  • Discuss rules regarding casting calls and vetting of new clients by Agency

2 Ensure Definitive Protecting

By the Agency

Of Your Child Model’s personal information

There will be absolutely no disclosure of any kind whatsoever, without written consent, of your child Model’s information:

  • Full name
  • Home address
  • Email address(s)
  • Cell/phone numbers
  • Any and all social media links of any kind
  • No unauthorized photos

Parent/guardians should regular monitor use of your child model’s images to guarantee compliance with government, legislative and Agency regulations and standards.

3 Agency Must Guarantee

Secure Locations

Auditions and Photography/Videoing Sessions

Environment for the production must be:

  • A reputable location avoiding isolated environments
  • Easily found with proper potential safety risk and fire safety protection
  • Well-lit and populated areas
  • Are there security cameras in the area
  • Good communication by cell phones

If in doubt about location vacate the area and reschedule the production.

3 Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must Continually Supervise

Any and All Activity on Set

And Surrounding Location(s)

While on Assignment

It is simply a case of attentiveness to safety, security and well-being of your child model.

4 Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must Communicate Openly

With Your Child Model

It is all about comfort and confidence of your child model on the set.  Make certain that your child can freely discuss uneasy situations and say discomfort level she/he may feel.

Emphasis that your child model’s feelings of comfort and security are paramount.

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