Children's modelling Opportunity

I have previously registered Jack's profile with an agent. Jack has gone for a few casting and was shortlisted for a TV commercial show. However, during the TV commercial shoot, he has to be there the whole day and the next day on standby, I realised it is not fair on him and it is going to be tough. At the end, I rejected the offer and apologised to the agent. I told the agent, we don't mind some print ads job but never TV commercial again for his age.

There are lots of casting calls you could find or get via the agent. For those who are interested to get your child to try out, you can check out 'playthat tv casting calls' and 'kakiseni audition' or look out for agent like Garytalents who are always calling for various age of interested models to register with them.

I have been to 2 casting calls with Jack. It is always very long queue. They are parents who really dress up their children and well trained them for 'the job'. I seen children when the mother said sit, they will sit; smile and they will smile; show your teeth when smiling and they will follow accordingly. Once you seen that, you will think: no way my Jack is going to get the job. 

With the long wait, the child tend to get very impatient. I used to bring along his favorite toys, snacks and juices to keep him occupied. The tough part will be getting the child to act or perform certain task accordingly. As a result of that, the team and the child will need to take constant breaks.

Jack was never been trained for this and we always let him do whatever he wants most of time. To manage him for the casting or shooting was very tough. We usually resorted to bribery at the end e.g. we will have to take him to Toy 'r' us to get his favorite toy after that. It worked sometime but it won't sometime depending on his mood.

For the last shooting call, he has performed well. Again, it is tough, like, reporting to studio at 7am and shooting under the sun for 3-4 hours, trying and trying again to get the perfect shot.

The firemen and truck was there to create the rain scene. Jack was happy to see the man and the truck. The fireman let him hold the hose and let him climb into the truck, so he was a happy little boy.

And, the photographer's assistant kept him occupied by letting him cut the grass and clean up after that.

The view at the scene was magnificent. Jack was doing well and we sort of enjoyed the trip out but next time, I am going to bring a picnic basket with a bottle of red wine to just chill and relax watching Jack or the twins in action, if there are any other opportunity.

I can't wait to see his advertisement out now. Actually, it is really good money in comparison to the time spent, it is better than his parent's monthly salary. I believe if you go on TV commercial, it will be more money. Never mind, I just want to try and the money will go to his education fund.