How much does an agent (like for acting or singing) for a child cost?

Question

I just want to know how much an agent would usually cost for acting for a child around 7-12?

Answer 1

If an "agent" tries to charge you upfront it's a scam! It shouldn't cost anything for your child to find an agent. They only get paid if their client does, by getting a percentage of their earnings. This amount should NOT exceed 20% which is actually high. The avaerage is anywhere from 10-15%.

That is why it can be difficult to obtain a legitimate agent since they need to believe in the talent of their clients and that they are marketable enough to make the initial investment that the agent will likely make profitable. REAL agents receive many requests for representation and must turn away a great deal of them. So a child must be more than just cute and charming they need to legitimately stand out and the parent must be HUMBLE and willing to let the agent take the lead in many areas. A hard to work with or (stage parent)parent is worse than a spoiled child star! If your son or daughter wants to pursue entertainment, continue to do your homework and watch the people who are after your wallet they can smell desperation and will exploit you and your child if your not careful.

Answer 2

Well you NEVER pay an agent if you do not get money from a job that he gave you! If an agent asks for money for some reasons like because you are his client you need to pay, then IT'S A SCAM! Run away! Find another agent!

Agnets get paid only when YOU get paid. If you dont get paid, the agent doesn't. However, when you get paid from a job that he suggested to you, I mean if you play in a movie, the agent gets 10 %- 15% of the total amount. If the agent asks you something like 20% or higher then it's a scam again.

And beware if you are a child! Always have your parents together! They will know something about those deals better than you! Besides, when you are under age, you need your parents to sign something that says that their child is allowed to be a part in this movie or something .

Answer 3

NEVER pay a Talent Agent.
Legitimate Talent Agents work only on commission.
If your child books a job you will receive a check for your child.

You will notice that 10% was deducted from the full amount of money indicated on the check.

That is the 10% the Agent gets for representing your child.

Answer 4

A legitimate agent, that is one franchised by SAG or AFTRA, should only take 10% of what the performer makes after they are paid for the job. Look for agents that specialize in handling child actors, as the services offered are slightly different than those offered through your standard agencies.

Managers on the other hand are a slightly different story as there aren't many laws that govern what managers are allowed to take as payment.

Whatever you decide to do, or who you decide to sign your child with, make sure you read the contract and make sure it spells out in great detail, exactly how much the agent is entitled to on payment of services as well as back end payments, merchandising credits etc...

Answer 5

An agent gets paid by taking a percentage of what an actor makes, usually 10-15%.

Answer 6

Alright; you don't pay for an agent upfront. If he asks you to do that, RUN AWAY! He/she's a scam if they do that. But, the job of an agent is to get you a job; as in finding you auditions. If you make it, they will get 10% of whatever you're paid.

Answer 7

well to get an agenty you will have to pay i know cause i am a singer /actor yeh i getting one