All trades have secrets that only the insiders know, and in fields like talent management, the one who is in on the secrets is the one who has the strongest links. Your child has the potential of being on the big screen and win hearts, but until this potential is not directed to the right channels, it is futile. The pointers listed below serve as a comprehensive solution to how to deal with different agents and what to expect.

What happens when your child meets with the agent?

Generally, the parent is asked to wait in the lobby and the agents talk to the child on their own. This is because children tend to hide behind their parents and their own personality is not exposed. Typically, general questions are asked like ‘How old are you?’ and ‘What grade you are in’. From these questions, the agents judge the enthusiasm level of your child and analyze the body language to understand whether your child has got the spark. It must be noted here that agents are absolutely NOT looking for shyness.

So what are they looking for?

 

The agents will continue to ask questions and judge if your child is starting to get warmed up to them. They will also notice the time it takes for your child to open up. If your child has a bubbly personality, then it is a huge plus because this is what the agents are precisely looking for in the initial stages. Keep in mind that the agents want to work with kids who have this skill, otherwise, your child will go to the audition room and will fail to impress the casting directors and they will look someone else to look for talent instead of your agent.

Understanding Cold Reading

Handing your child a commercial script and asking them to read it is called Cold Reading. Don’t worry if your child hasn’t seen a script before, because at this level the agents are looking for the enthusiasm and the energy your child employs in delivering the dialogues. The agents are not expecting the child to memorize the script or pronounce it correctly, but they hope to see the spark of excitement in the dialogue delivery. So, the personality of your child matters more than the words in the script when your child is going through the process of cold reading.

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