Navigating the world of agents and managers for young performers.
The process of looking for a youth based representative has some differences. In this video we discuss:
1. Marketing materials for children & teenagers
2. Presentation
3. Acting craft
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com
Should I get my child actor an agent or manager?
Agent or manager for a child actor?
Can I just get a manager for my child actor?
Is an agent enough for my child actor?
What is bett...
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com
Does my teen need multiple representatives?
What is better for a teen, manager or agent?
Should my teen actor get a manager?
Should my teen actor get an agent before a manager?
What...
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com
Should we be seeking a child only agent / agency - do they exist?
Are their child only agents?
What agents only represent children?
Do agents only represent certain age brackets?
Is...
Learn to spot fraudulent companies in the entertainment industry, especially those that target young actors. Many of these find victims through false talent competitions or showcases.
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood...
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com
Can a parent be an agent to their child?
Can I get auditions for big shows without an agent?
Am I the agent for my child if I am submitting them on self submission sites?
How do I g...
with Jess Orcsik Working Performer | Producer | Business Coach | Founder of The American Film and Television Academy
www.AAFTA.us
Should my child get an agent?
Should my child get a manager?
Should my child get an agent or a manager?
Should my child get an agent and a manager?
Does my child nee...
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com
What are the benefits of signing with a child actor agent?
What are the downsides of signing with a child actor agent?
Is there such thing as a child actor only agent?
What happens ...
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com
Should my child be with a child agent?
Should my child be with an adult agent?
What kind of agent is right for young actors?
What type of agent do you recommend for child actors?
Ar...
with Jess Orcsik Working Performer | Producer | Business Coach | Founder of The American Film and Television Academy
www.AAFTA.us
Is this agent good?
Is this manager good?
How do I know if an agent is good or not?
How do I know if a manager is good or not?
How can I work out if an agent if good...
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com
Does social media impact representation?
Do managers care about instagram followers?
Will an agent only sign my child if they have a social media following?
Is social media a facto...
with Jess Orcsik Working Performer | Producer | Business Coach | Founder of The American Film and Television Academy
www.AAFTA.us
Should I let my children meet with agents alone?
Should I be in the room with my child when they meet managers?
Do I stay in the waiting room during agent meetings f...
with Jess Orcsik Working Performer | Producer | Business Coach | Founder of AAFTA
The American Film and Television Academy
www.AAFTA.us
My child won a talent competition and they want a fee to join the agency - is this a scam?
Are agents that ask for joining fees scams?
Are talent competitions...
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com
Should I go to agent meetings as the parent to a child actor?
Can I go to manager meetings as the parent to a child actor?
Is it appropriate to attend publicist meetings as the pare...
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com
How do I get my child an agent?
How much are agent showcases for child actors?
Do agents charge child actors a fee for representation?
How much money will representation cost for my...
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com
What commission will my child actor be charged?
Is 15% too much for manager commission for my child actor?
What should I expect to pay out of my child's salary to a manager or agent...
with Jess Orcsik Working Performer | Producer | Business Coach | Founder of The American Film and Television Academy
www.AAFTA.us
Who will work with my child in entertainment industry?
Who are the people working for my child's acting career?
Who works with child actors?
Who will be guiding my c...
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com
Who are the essential people to hire for my child's career?
Who is a child actor's team?
What is the order of representatives to hire for my child actor?
What comes first for a chil...
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com
Am I being interviewed as the parent of a child performer by agents and managers?
How do I factor into my child actor's interviews with rep?
Do the parents of a child performer fact...
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com
Can my agent speak to their agent without me?
Should my child's manager speak to my child alone?
Is it better if my child has a relationship with rep without me?
Are agents better t...
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
At what age should my teen be dealing with the agent or manager directly without my supervision?
Should my child deal with their agent on there own?
Do I need to supervise meetings with my child's manager?
Should I su...
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com
Should my teen learn accents?
Should my teen learn an instrument?
Will it help casting if my teen can speak a second language?
If my teen is good at sports will that help his/her ca...
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com
Where can I find auditions for my teen?
What sites should I look for auditions on for my teen?
How can my teen get more auditions?
Can I self submit for my teen?
My teen isn't getti...
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com
Should my teen actor leave school?
Should my teen drop out of school for acting?
If my teen drops out of school will they be more available for acting roles?
If my teen is working a...
