How to SAFELY Break Your Child Into the Entertainment Industry

901 East Alosta Avenue,Azusa CA 91702

14 May, 2022

Description

A one-day seminar for Parents of Child Actors interested in breaking into Film, Television and Commercials in Los Angeles. Whether your child is just beginning to explore the arts, or is already represented in some capacity, this seminar will prepare parents to protect their from the realities of the entertainment industry. In addition, parents will learn the practical steps necessary to help their child break into the acting profession. MORNING SESSION - 9:00am to 11:30amOur morning session is focused on SAFETY. Parents will learn the risks and realities facing your child actor, including: Examining the motives for putting your kids in the entertainment industryRealities of "The Biz": Statistics, scams, sibling rivalry...and so much more!Risky Business: How to protect your child from the many types of abuse prevalent in HollywoodReal-life stories of child actors who fell victim to the business and the reasons behind their fates. Keynote speakers include former Child Actors, a Talent Agent, and a Casting Director who will offer their perspectives on children working in the entertainment industry. LUNCH/FREE TIME - 11:30am to 1:00pmLunch is on your own at any of our nearby food establishments. This is a good time to connect with other parents of child actors! AFTERNOON SESSION - 1:00pm to 4:00pmDuring the afternoon session we will dig into the NUTS & BOLTS. You'll walk away with sound guidance and valuable resources for getting your child started as an actor, including: First Steps: Work Permits, Coogan Trust Accounts, Acting ResumesThe Big Investments: Headshots, Wardrobe, Casting Sites, Time & Travel, Union DuesGrowing as an Actor with Classes, Workshops, Student Films, TheatreThe Role of Social Media...or NotRepresentation: How to Find an Agent and/or Manager and their roles as your representativesAll About Casting: Submissions, Breakdowns, Auditions & Selp-TapesQ & AThis speaker panel includes the best in the biz: Entertainment industry professionals with decades of experience in Film, Television, Commercials, Musical Theatre, Dance, and Music industries.