Child Actor Safety
As parents and employers of child actors, we need to be especially concerned about the safety of showbiz kids, especially when it comes to their image. If you are a…
Manipulative Marketing
We are currently in the midst of an interesting time in history. Thanks to technology, everyone *thinks* they have access to levels of the industry that they never did before. …
IMDb
Making IMDb Work for You About IMDB The Internet Movie Database is owned by Amazon, and has become a staple in the entertainment community. It is built on a huge…
Postcard Marketing — Digital and Print
Marketing for child actors can be tricky! We know that this is a business, and all businesses need to let their potential customers know they exist. But child actors walk…
Publicists
Many parents wonder when to hire a publicist or if they should hire one at all. If you already have an agent and manager, adding a publicist might seem like…
Fans and Followers
The Do’s and Don’ts of Fan Interaction for Young Actors Everybody loves fans, right? We all want to think someone loves our child and appreciates their performance. And fan mail…
Acting Classes
How to Find a Great Acting Class To train, or not to train, that is the question! Well, part of the question. It just gets more complicated from there! The…
Using a Stage Name
If the names Natalie Hinds, Frances Gumm, Thomas Mapother, Lauren Palmer, Shawn Carter, Carlos Estevez or Natalie Hershlag don’t sound familiar to you, you are not alone*. These are well…
Resumes
Whether your child is a new actor just breaking in, or a more experienced actor who needs a little “resume make-over”, this article is for you! Many parents struggle with…
How to Research People
Get the Mindset, Sherlock Hollywood is an unregulated industry for the most part. The burden falls on parents to do all the screening. Your child’s safety (and your wallet) depend…