Guides · For Parents
Free guides for parents raising young talent.
Plain, honest answers to the questions we hear most, written from years of developing and managing youth performers. Part of MME Academy.
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These guides are free and written to be read in order if you are new to this, or on their own if you already have a question in mind.
How to Become a Child Actor: A Parent's First Steps
The starting point. Training first, then materials, agents versus managers, legal basics like work permits and Coogan accounts, and the red flags to avoid early on.
Child Actor Auditions: How They Actually Work
What a casting breakdown is, how to shoot a self-tape, what happens at a callback, the logistics of getting your child there, and the pay-to-audition scams to watch for.
What Goes on a Child Actor Resume (With No Credits)
A copyable resume structure, what to include with zero professional experience, how to pair it with a headshot, and what to always leave off, including your child's home address or school name.
Child Talent Agency vs. Manager: What's the Difference?
What each role actually does, how they work together, and how to think about building the right team around your child.
Brand Deals for Young Creators: How They Actually Work
Disclosure rules, keeping parents in control, and finding brand partnerships that actually fit your child.
These guides are the free side of MME Academy, which also covers courses and workbooks for parents managing a young performer's career.
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