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By Pinkerton ByJanet Christina Katz
Got a child with the personality and confidence to be on TV? Learn insights from local talent agents on what it takes to get them into the spotlight.
“Annnd ... Action!”
Getting Kids Into TV and Film
D
oes your child have what
the Southeast in film, TV, commercials, music
book professional children expect that they
it takes to be on TV or
videos, print, voice-overs, industrials and more.
have a strong interest in performing for the
in a movie? Here’s what
But with so many children — and parents —
camera be it print or on-camera, and for that
you need to know about
trying to get their foot in the door, what is it
reason will demonstrate amazing personality
working with a talent
that separates rookies from pros?
on the job.”
agent and breaking in.
“Personality and interest by the child is most
Evelyn Foster, manager of Nashville’s Talent
important in working as a professional talent,”
Trek, emphasizes the importance of kids being
dollar entity constantly looking for new players,
says Stephanie Williams, owner of the Dan
able to take direction. “He has to be able to lis-
and kids no longer need to live in L.A. or New
Agency in Brentwood. “Because the child is
ten. In this industry, time is money,” she says,
York to pick up work. There’s plenty of it here in
getting paid for the job he is doing, clients who
adding that personality is key, too.
The entertainment world is a multi-billion
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