how can I put my baby's portfolio so that he gets a chance to act in films, TV etc?

Question

I want him to do some acting since childhood. He is really cute and lovely

Answer 1

Babies don't generally have portfolios. Did your child do some modeling? If you want an agent for a baby, you send a very recent snapshot and a cover letter seeking representation to agents and wait to see if they are interested. You should also include a birthdate and if he has any experience you could include a resume or just mention it in your letter if it's just a couple of things.

If you want to find a legitimate agent to represent you 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. You can look up agents all over the US, but there are higher concentrations where the work is (Los Angeles, NY, IL, FL, GA etc.). Another great resource is Ross Reports especially because they update their info so often but not all of the agents they list are SAG and you have to pay for the list. That doesn’t mean they’re not legit, but that’s why I always tell people to start with the SAG list. It’s free and those agents have signed an agreement to put the actor first! www.rossreports.com If you subscribe to backstage.com you can get a combo subscription which can come in handy but can also get quite expensive.

Make sure you are fully familiar with all child labor laws as they pertain to you in your state and wherever you plan to have your son work (California, etc.). Babies may only be on set for a certain number of hours per day and may only work on the actual set for a certain portion of that time. You are your child's best advocate and must be aware of all the rules in order to perform as such. Make sure that you're looking at the Entertainment Industry working rules and not the general child labor laws that apply to teens 15 and over who work minimum wage jobs as those rules are different.

good luck

Answer 2

Even though I think it's a little early for this - you should let him make his own decision as to if he wants to be in show business and I'm guessing he's not old enough yet to choose - you could register him with an agent, kids can usually get some roles for him if he's cute, and an agent will know that, and know they'll get some money. You could also go to a convention of some sort, like Talent Search America. You just get his photos done, and pick a short monologue for him to do, and since he's cute, hopefully, then he should get a callback, which shows him to the acting agents. Even if he doesn't, he can still walk and show the modeling agents him and he can still get a job child modeling.

Answer 3

submit his pictures to agencies. there are alot of agencies that work with children some specializing in child talent.

and just for the record, i find it irritating when people bad mouth parents for wanting to put their children in acting. You do realize that if every parent waited until their child was "old enough" to make their own decisions we wouldnt have half of the successful actors and oscar winners that we have today. Children make tv seem more real, especially when the movie or tv show is FOR children. No, parents shouldnt push their kids to do something that they dont want to do, but there are strict laws that protect child actors, especially in California so please stop trying to discourage people because sometimes this is what the child really wants, and if he's an infant then he'll be totally oblivious to the rejection.

and unless you want to spend a few thousand dollars for something that isnt a sure thing, do NOT go to Talent Search America, it is very expensive to attend.

Answer 4

While you at it, buy him a wide-awake suit so he can become an investment banker by the age of 5, a white coat so he can become an underage brain surgeon etc etc. To be a child actor is very hard, he needs more than just looks- of course he's cute and lovely, he's yours.But he'll need to be able to take rejection on a daily basis....is that what you want for him? Lifes hard enough as it is without having a pushy mum behind you, let him make his own carrer choices.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Register with a theatrical agent who specialises in children. My kids wanted to be in films so at the ages of 5 and 3 we registered them with an agent. My son only had a couple of adverts on television but my daughter went on to be in a couple of films and a few television plays as well as doing photo shoots for advertising. It pays well but you do have to be available at short notice to chaperone your child. We were never pushy with our kids and it was always up to them if they wanted to go on with it - which they did. Great fun but very time consuming.

Answer 7

what portpolio he/she has to put ?