I have a 5.5 month old and a 2.5 year old and I want to get them into showbiz. I also have 2 neices that are pirsuing a career they are going to acting/ talent agencies schools that promise to find an agent and work after completing the course. There are fees for this of course. Is this a good route to take?
2007-05-07 18:16:58 · 5 answers · asked by kath 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
It sounds like your nieces are getting ripped off. Please don't follow the same route. Classes are definitely beneficial, but not at your kids age and not at a place that their reps approach you (and everyone else with children) at the mall. If you want to find a legitimate agent to represent your children for commercials, TV & film go to SAG.org. Use the dropdown menu on the right labeled 'resources' and choose 'agent information'. On the next screen, on the left choose 'Find a SAG franchised agent' and follow the directions.
Then you can send them snapshots of your kids, and a cover letter stating that you are seeking representation for them and wait to see if they call you in for an interview.
Once you have an agent, they will get your kids the auditions and NOBODY takes money from you until your kids book a job. Agents get 10% and managers (which you don't need yet) typically get 15%.
Once you sign with the agent the 2.5 year old will likely need new photos every 6 months or so because he/she will change so often. Your agent will tell you if you can get away with snapshots for the baby, but the older one will likely need professional headshots. Your agent is not allowed to suggest a particular photographer, so if you're in LA look at WorkingActors.com, click on actors, then publicity and check out photographers. If you're not in LA, you can still look on the site to get an idea. Good luck!
2007-05-08 12:19:07 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meet with agents in New York City, if you believe your kids have what it takes to perform in television commercials. The industry is located in NYC and LA. There is NEVER a fee for children or adults to be represented by a talent or modeling agency. If there is a fee, it's a SCAM.
A legitimte talent or modeling agency does NOT charge money. They get their money (commission) when the child/adult is hired for a job.
They cannot promise that a child or adult will get work in acting or modeling. Most people do NOT get to work in the industry. Never pay for anything in the talent or modeling industry unless you have thoroughly researched it and UNDERSTAND how the "real" business of acting and modeling works," otherwise you will be the victim of a scam.
The fake modeling/acting school industry realizes that most adults are desperte to think their child is the next Hanna Montana and will shell out any amount of money.
It is NOT necessary to take modeling courses!
The legitimate modeling agencies are in New York City, as this is where the fashion/television industry is located.
Did you research the company on bbb.org, The Better Business Bureau? Always refer to bbb.org before giving anyone money. If you are not familiar with the entertainment industry, ask someone with children already working in the industry.
Ask for a refund.
2007-05-07 20:50:27 · answer #2 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are babies businesses like CEDTalent, yet they are difficult to get with. they are pretty selective via fact they artwork off organic cost. you opt for transportation, a verify finished time with the newborn, a economic employer account that's a have faith sort till they are 18 and you'd be able to desire to make the casting calls and get rejected lots. in case you get in you would be able to desire to be waiting to pay $2,500 for a union card in develop to artwork the 2d day on a union interest. A union interest is as low as $six hundred an afternoon, yet in relation to a television commercial that's national you get residuals from the union for month-to-month airings which could upload up after the 1st 3 hundred and sixty 5 days of artwork.
2016-10-15 01:57:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Never pay ANYTHING up front. If they ask for money before they've booked you a job, it's a scam. The only money you should ever have to pay to anyone is an agent, and that's only AFTER the work is completed and it should only be 10% of the money you receive. (AKA--your neices are being scammed).
Get a copy of Backstage and start submitting your kids.. That's the only way to do it.
2007-05-08 09:31:47 · answer #4 · answered by Erin W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are a bit young!
2007-05-13 22:19:25 · answer #5 · answered by lilian c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋