Modeling and talent for the entertainment industry is reflecting the world-wide scope of the Business in the 21st Century. Supermodels and their agents still live in L.A. and New York but almost all other models and acting talent can now be assigned and booked from all 50 states and many foreign countries on behalf of U.S.-based producers. IMD Modeling points out that conversely, the market for talented children is no longer exclusively centered in Los Angeles or New York. There’s now plenty of talent work available in all regions of the U.S. for TV, commercials, music videos, print, voice-overs and industrials. Additionally, the increasing tendency of Hollywood films to be shot outside of California means plenty of film acting roles cast among local talent in states from Washington to New Mexico to Florida.
Regardless of whether your child sings, dances, models, or acts, the diversifying market still requires that agents represent your talented youngster. Agents, and also managers, come in all types, specialties, experience levels with varying methods of taking on new talent.
Agents:
Agents are always looking for talent but they want to make sure they can take on talented kids who will continue to successfully bring in jobs and commissions with your for some time to come.
Parents should keep in mind that entertainment industry standards for head shots are very specific and are different from portraits, pageant shots or school pictures. The types of photos you need, whether commercial modeling, or theatrical, will dictate the style and format of the photography.
What Kind of Kids Get Work?
For kids breaking into the entertainment business, personality and ability to be comfortable taking direction matter most. Keep in mind that your child is getting paid for a job he or she is doing and clients expect children to behave professionally for the camera and show off their winning personality on behalf of the client's product, fashion line, or show.
It is important that kids be able to take direction and not just be adorable, they should be able to project their personality in trying to secure a modeling or acting job.
Regardless of whether your child sings, dances, models, or acts, the diversifying market still requires that agents represent your talented youngster. Agents, and also managers, come in all types, specialties, experience levels with varying methods of taking on new talent.
Agents:
Agents are always looking for talent but they want to make sure they can take on talented kids who will continue to successfully bring in jobs and commissions with your for some time to come.
Parents should keep in mind that entertainment industry standards for head shots are very specific and are different from portraits, pageant shots or school pictures. The types of photos you need, whether commercial modeling, or theatrical, will dictate the style and format of the photography.
What Kind of Kids Get Work?
For kids breaking into the entertainment business, personality and ability to be comfortable taking direction matter most. Keep in mind that your child is getting paid for a job he or she is doing and clients expect children to behave professionally for the camera and show off their winning personality on behalf of the client's product, fashion line, or show.
It is important that kids be able to take direction and not just be adorable, they should be able to project their personality in trying to secure a modeling or acting job.