Guide to Parents / Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What can I expect from L'il Angels?
1. Our first step is to identify the areas where we think you or your child can have the greatest impact.
2. We then work with New York and LA's casting and print agencies to expose you or your child to
them and to make sure they get submitted on projects that match their capabilities.
3. We will work with you to make sure you have the BEST credentials to be more effective before the
agencies including the correct headshot photographs, resumes, work permits and, as appropriate,
acting or other classes.
1. Our first step is to identify the areas where we think you or your child can have the greatest impact.
2. We then work with New York and LA's casting and print agencies to expose you or your child to
them and to make sure they get submitted on projects that match their capabilities.
3. We will work with you to make sure you have the BEST credentials to be more effective before the
agencies including the correct headshot photographs, resumes, work permits and, as appropriate,
acting or other classes.
Headshots - What do I need to know about them?
Headshots are vitally important regardless of your age. Casting agencies need to "see" you before they are going to take the next step. Depending on the age of the talent, they do not necessarily have to be taken professionally. Typical cost for quality Headshots is between $250 and $400 a session.
Guidelines on HeadShots:
ATTENTION TEENAGERS and YOUNG ADULTs
What you post on your FACEBOOK or other Social Media page can affect your career! Almost all of the sponsors of network media (Movies to Commercials) are EXTREMELY sensitive about their company brand and public perception of their image. If you are a Disney or Nickelodeon kid, for example, and you have suggestive images or posts easily accessible on your page - your sponsors may check this. In other words ... PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR BRAND!
Headshots are vitally important regardless of your age. Casting agencies need to "see" you before they are going to take the next step. Depending on the age of the talent, they do not necessarily have to be taken professionally. Typical cost for quality Headshots is between $250 and $400 a session.
Guidelines on HeadShots:
- Keep it simple: A void the temptation to go for a "Glamour Shot"
- A Straight-On image is the best - see the photo above
- For girls: Should I take my hair up? No, leave your hair down. The target is to look younger than you are in most cases.
- Clothing and Jewelry: Again - Keep it Simple! NO Jewelry. Make-up should be MINIMAL (for example a "LITTLE" bit of lip gloss or mascara when age appropriate...please no mascara on an 18 month old - LOL). Loud clothing and heavy makeup takes the focus off of your face, eyes and hair. Casting Directors are skilled at imagining how someone will look in their project.
- Suggestive Content: Provocative poses, gestures and attire works against you and will cost you opportunity. Our focus is young people which for L'il Angels expects wholesome and
innocence of our clientele.
ATTENTION TEENAGERS and YOUNG ADULTs
What you post on your FACEBOOK or other Social Media page can affect your career! Almost all of the sponsors of network media (Movies to Commercials) are EXTREMELY sensitive about their company brand and public perception of their image. If you are a Disney or Nickelodeon kid, for example, and you have suggestive images or posts easily accessible on your page - your sponsors may check this. In other words ... PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR BRAND!
Work Permits
A "Child Performer Permit Combined Application" is required for all kids under the age of 18 to work in the entertainment industry in New York. L'il Angels will assist you in fulfilling the legal requirements for children working in New York. The link to the form is below:
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/formsdocs/wp/LS561.pdf
Important things to know:
1. ONLY submit the paper version of the application. DO NOT use the on-line application is ONLY TEMPORARY and is usable for 15 days and can only be used once in a lifetime.
2. You are required to open a Trust Fund for your child
3. The permit is valid for one year and MUST be RENEWED each year thereafter that you wish your child to continue in this field.
4. You are required submit evidence from your child's school of satisfactory academic performance each year.
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/formsdocs/wp/LS561.pdf
Important things to know:
1. ONLY submit the paper version of the application. DO NOT use the on-line application is ONLY TEMPORARY and is usable for 15 days and can only be used once in a lifetime.
2. You are required to open a Trust Fund for your child
3. The permit is valid for one year and MUST be RENEWED each year thereafter that you wish your child to continue in this field.
4. You are required submit evidence from your child's school of satisfactory academic performance each year.
L'il Angels Unlimited (914) 969-3051 LilAngelsNY@gmail.com