Looking for casting calls to show off your child's charm and talent? How many times have you acted on an ad for "Child Model Wanted" and found it a waste of good time? For the safety of your child, how can you be sure that ads for "Child Model Wanted" or "Baby Model Wanted" are truly genuine?
Whether you are interested in commercial baby modeling or child modeling, resources on the web can be very useful. Registration on these sites will identify genuine casting calls your child can audition for. If you are auditioning your baby for modeling, you should be assured of the credibility and safety of the agency before you go for auditions.
Preparing Your Child for Casting Calls
Attending casting calls are the first step in getting into the modeling world. As a parent, it is your responsibility to assess and prepare your child before each casting call.
Understand the requirements of each casting call (what is the role expected and demands of the casting directors). For example: if the casting call is for modeling on a product package, you might want to get the product and understand the kind of models that have been used in the past. You might want to show your child the kind of commercials done for similar products and help him to practice along those lines.
Get a good night's rest. Be prepared for a long wait at the audition
Children are spontaneous and that is the beauty of their talent! So unless the casting agency has given your child some lines to rehearse, encourage your child to be himself/herself.
Auditions should always be something your child enjoys doing. Keep it fun.
Make your child aware of the possibility that he may or may not be selected. I remember my mother taking me out to do something "special" each time I faced rejection in my childhood years.
Latest Casting Calls! Check Them Out!
GAP - is looking for models for babyGAP and GAPKids.
There's also a search for psychic kids for a new docu-drama series. If you know a child with paranormal abilities, the producers would like to hear from you!
Company Kids is searching for cute kids for their Spring 2009 calendar.
If you're looking for family participation, ABC is looking for families with teenagers for their new game show.
For more information visit our Baby and Child Casting Call page:
CuteKid Spotlight!
CuteKid Spotlight is an initiative to recognize CuteKid members who've received offers from Talent and Casting Agent Professionals and landed roles. Read about their success stories. Shining in the spotlight are:
Kenedi from Chicago who's on the toy packaging of Senario's latest toy called Remarkables.
Austyn also from Chicago has just starred in a national milk commercial advertising Got Milk.
Jacob, just 8 months old has modeled for the BonTon catalog twice and also for Boscov's at 20 months old!
To read more CuteKid Spotlights click below:
Here's some links to some good modeling resources:
NormanKoren.com - Norman Koren's website. Images and a large collection of tutorials and reference Info.
William Corey - Boulder, CO. Brilliantly composed images of Japanese gardens taken on an 8x20 (inch!) view camera. He has presented a photograph to the emperor of Japan and photographed the Imperial Gardens.
Fine Art Photography Picture Gallery - Discover breathtaking pictures that allows you to create a unique home that will refresh, and uplift your soul. Also makes a wonderful gift idea. Enjoy free screensavers, free wallpaper, and enter a free contest.
All Things Photography - Inspiring and helpful digital photography tips on everyday subjects, including Photoshop, with example photographs.