BABIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN
COMPLIMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET
By Robbyn Navatto / Agency PSI / New York City
Congratulations on deciding to become a part of this fascinating industry! This can be an exciting and lucrative industry for your child – providing your child has what it takes to pursue the business & you become involved with the right group of professionals.
The following is some important information for you as you begin
your pursuits in the child modeling and talent business.
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What is your child’s temperament? Children must not be overly moody, and must have the ability to be around other children and adults (strangers) with ease.
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Children must be able to hold some kind of focus around bright lights and noise. Does your child cry when someone uses a flash bulb? This is a good test.
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Are you (as parents) able to get your child to an audition? Availability? Transportation? Do you have baby-sitting services available for other children during the audition process? These are important issues.
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Does your baby have hair, and does he/she sit up? These are important factors pertaining to catalog/print work.
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Does your baby smile and have bright eyes? Also, important factors.
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Is your child prone to being ill, have severe allergies, and/or finicky eating/sleeping habits? These are also factors to consider.
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Parents must want to do this for their children. It has to be about YOUR CHILD...
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As soon your child does not want to particicipate in the business, or if they are “no longer having fun”, pull them out! Do not bribe, or force kids into this business.
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In finding an agent… where do you live? Where are you willing to travel to? Find the nearest larger market to you and begin there.
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Pursuing this business should be a lucrative opportunity for your child and not an expensive opportunity. If something doesn’t feel right, it usually isn’t.
OTHER NOTES:
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Agents want to work with parents who are professional and educated. Learn as much about the business as possible.
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A good company will only receive a commission percentage for work generated for your child.
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We do not recommend re-location to larger markets for young children. (until they are speaking age).
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Most agencies will request snapshots of babies and young children. A professional photo is also acceptable, but a portfolio is not necessary for young children due to their on-going growth.
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To find agents in your area that work with babies, contact Advertising Agencies located in your yellow pages. They are the best source in providing you with information on agencies they work with or how they go about booking their child models. In addition, you may source out agencies through several publications including books via…www.models-mart.com.
Robbyn Navatto has recently published a comprehensive booklet
“Children’s Guide To Modeling and Acting”.
This booklet is an inexpensive way to educate yourself on the in’s and the out’s within the children’s entertainment industry. To purchase this detailed package,
please look to the left, or call 612-723-2939.
Cost is only $9.95 (A highly worthwhile investment).
Also, sign up now through Agency PSI, and receive our free monthly newsletters from the staff of Agency PSI! These newsletters contain helpful information to assist you in pursuing the business the right and legitimate way!
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