How to Get Toddlers Into Modeling and Acting in Hollywood

If you suspect that you have a budding little star in your toddler, you might be considering the bright lights of Hollywood. Print, commercial, TV and screen work are prevalent in the hills of Hollywood but breaking through that outer shell might seem confusing. Starting your toddler off right and avoiding the costly frauds that run rampant in the talent world are vital to making your toddler̵7;s dream a success.

Things You'll Need

  • Camera
  • Cute but plain children's outfits
  • Headshots

Instructions

    • 1

      Take a few snapshots of your toddler against a plain white or beige background in his favorite outfit. Costly professional headshots are often not necessary to get your foot in the door when looking for an agent. While you will have to pay for headshots after signing with an agency, if cost is a factor, take the first shots yourself. Dress your child in a cute but plain outfit that highlights his smile, eyes or other interesting features. Don̵7;t have him in hats, with a dirty face or un-groomed hair.

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      Send out the shots to the local talent agents in the area that deal with child talent. Even if you want your toddler to end up in Hollywood, it makes sense to start with the agents in your local area to see if modeling or acting is a good fit for your toddler.

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      Enroll your toddler in acting or modeling class with a teacher approved by the Screen Actors Guild or Association of Talent Agents. In some states, talent agents are not able to teach classes if they represent children while other states allow talent agents to make money not only off the commission your child might bring in but also from the teaching of classes.

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      Follow up with the agencies you sent out photos to, or, if you are already in the California area, bring your toddler to open casting calls for the reputable agents in your area.

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      Avoid paying a fee to a talent agent for representation, headshots, casting calls, information or any other item that is not going to benefit anything other than the agent̵7;s wallet. Reputable casting agents make money when your child works by taking a cut of the fees from the client. You should never have to pay to be a part of a talent agency.

    • 6

      Set up a bank account for your child. In California, the law requires at least 15% of fees from child modeling and acting be deposited into a Coogan account that freezes the money until the child reaches the age of 18, according to the Screen Actor's Guild.

    • 7

      Inquire with your local Department of Labor to understand the requirements of a work permit for your child.

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